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The PhD programme in Political and Social Sciences offers advanced training in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology. With strong international links and interdisciplinary research, the programme prepares PhD students for academic and professional careers worldwide.
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Transferable skills: key tools for education and work
From entrepreneurship to AI, from digital media to active citizenship, from communication and public engagement to employability: enroll now.
Call for applications for 5 study grants funded by Banca di Bologna
If you have completed your PhD in the last 3 years and your thesis concerns research with a significant social impact on the city of Bologna, apply by 31 August.
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PhD alumnus Mirek Tobiáš Hošman awarded the Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize
Mirek Tobiáš Hošman, PhD alumnus of the University of Bologna, has won the 2026 Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize awarded by the History of Economics Society for his dissertation.
Alma Mater research heads to the G7: a contribution to rebuilding bridges between world political leaders
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UniBo Alumnus wins a prize for his PhD project
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Generative Artificial Intelligence: University Policy and Practical Use Cases
Guidelines, practical examples, and operational insights to ethically and responsibly use GenAI in your academic journey.
The University of Bologna has introduced a policy to promote the ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in academic activities, ensuring its integration aligns with academic standards of quality, ethics, and integrity.
