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PhD Program in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences
The PhD Program in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences (STVA) embrace a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied disciplines essential for investigating the evolution of life, the superficial and deep processes of the Earth and the planets, current and past ecosystems, geological risks, and biodiversity loss and issues related to the management of the environment and its resources.
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The craft of Scientific Research
The craft of scientific research focuses on a set of transferable skills deemed essential for the practice of scientific research. At the link below, you’ll find the flyer describing the doctoral course (AY 2025–26). The course will be held in person, with the exception of the two afternoon tutorials, which will run online. To avoid clashes with regular teaching and ensure room availability, classes will take place from January 7 to February 11, 2026. The course is open to all UNIBO PhD students and is particularly recommended for first-year candidates.
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PhD Programme in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences (STVA) 42nd cycle
The opening meeting of the 42nd cycle of the PhD STVA will take place on: 23 October 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Room G2, BiGeA Department Via Zamboni 67, Bologna
DEEP-SEA FRONTIERS SCHOOL
For more information and to consult the program, we invite you to visit the following link: https://www.ismar.cnr.it/deep-sea-frontiers-school/
4th edition of the "Women in STEM 2026" call for applications
13 scholarships worth €3,000 each. Information at the link: https://www.confindustria.it/progetti/bando-women-in-stem-2026.
1st Edition of the International Award for Female Talent in STEAM
3 participation categories, application deadline November 30, 2026; further information at this link: https://us.list-manage.com/ddTliYNKtOQ?e=bb7f05add0&c2id=1cf6a50afb7c70a753caa99369a9201f
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Forms for courses, seminar and period abroad
Download here the forms needed to certify attendance at courses, seminars, and those required for the period abroad
Open Science Corner
On September 23, 2026, from 14:30 to 15:30, a meeting on Teams will be held on the relationship between artificial intelligence and proper research data management.
AlpArray - the 21st century effort to image a mountain belt from bottom to top and from present back in time
Prof. Handy seminar (Freie Universität Berlin) is scheduled for October 9 in the GIS room from 11:00 to 12:30
The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei prizes and scholarships for 2027
Applications must be submitted online by completing the form available at selezionionline.lincei.it.
COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT Eni Award 2027
Advanced Environmental Solutions - Energy Transition - Energy Frontiers: each Prize - €200,000 - Young Researcher of the Year - Young Talents from Africa: each prize €25,000
Do you travel around Bologna and district?
You can purchase a subsidised annual pass for TPER buses until 15 December 2026, subject to the availability of funds.
PhD in Earth Sciences (University of Turin) courses for PhD candidates 2025-2026
List and description of potentially interesting courses for STVA PhD students offered by the Doctorate in Earth Sciences at the University of Turin.
The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei prizes and scholarships for 2027
Applications must be submitted online by completing the form available at selezionionline.lincei.it.
Webminar Springer Nature
Dive into a world of knowledge with our series of live and recorded webinars, designed to keep you at the forefront of research and development.
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LIFE a non-biological domain
Seminar from 17:30 to 19:00, Sala Armi, Palazzo Malvezzi, via Zamboni 22, Bologna. In presence and online event
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University Policy for an ethical and responsible use of generative Artificial Intelligence
The University embraces AI as an opportunity to innovate in teaching and research, respecting ethics, quality, integrity, and the environment, while promoting its responsible use in the service of people.
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