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Future Energy Materials and Technology (FEMT)

Future Energy Materials and Technology (FEMT)

Dive into the science shaping tomorrow’s energy. This intensive summer school explores energy materials and technologies.

5th International Conference on Interface Properties in Organic and Hybrid Electronics

5th International Conference on Interface Properties in Organic and Hybrid Electronics

IPOE will focus on the physical phenomena that occur at organic/organic, organic/inorganic, and organic/metal interfaces.

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Request Communication materials

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Awards and honours

Awards and honours

We are creating a webpage to showcase the achievements of DIFA professors, researchers, and students. If you want your awards included, please fill out the provided form.

Research areas

Research areas

A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.

Innovation and Research

Innovation and Research

From data to decision 2026

A course designed to help you understand data science and data-driven decision-making. Enrol on the course by 7 September.

NET-Fuels Symposium - call for abstract

Innovation and Research

NET-Fuels Symposium - call for abstract

Deadline extended to April 8th, 2026

IPOE 2026 - Call for abstracts

Innovation and Research

IPOE 2026 - Call for abstracts

The international conference dedicated to the study of interfacial properties in organic and hybrid electronic systems will take place in Bologna.

How Do Humans and AI Judge Violence? A Comparative Study

Innovation and Research

How Do Humans and AI Judge Violence? A Comparative Study

A study compares the responses of more than 3,000 people with those of 18 AI models. Listen to the interview with Nico Curti and Mariachiara Stellato on Radio Deejay, which inspired the study.

News

University

Grants towards rent for students living away from home for the 2025/26 academic year

If your ISEE is no higher than €20,000, you can apply for the MUR grant. Please remember to complete the self-certification form. Deadline: 24 July 2026.

University

Call for Applications for PhD Programs

For PhD programs starting in autumn 2026, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Meetings and Initiatives

Career Day - Job networking event

On 10 March, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now!

A special visit to the Specola and the Museum of Palazzo Poggi for DIFA staff

Meetings and Initiatives

A special visit to the Specola and the Museum of Palazzo Poggi for DIFA staff

The initiative, addressed to faculty, researchers and technical-administrative staff, offered an important opportunity for internal engagement and shared reflection.

Summer schools: explore the major themes of physics while pursuing an undergraduate or PhD degree

Lectures and hands-on activities focused on the challenges of the future.

Advanced topics in the field of physical sensing and scientific computing. Only a few places still available!

Explore key topics related to energy and the environment: application deadline 5 June!