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- Social inequalities
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- Labour or organisations
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- Cities and suburbs
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- Social innovation
- AI and society
- Crime and victimisation
- Local governance
- Health and wellbeing
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- Sustainability
- Climate change
Events
5 November 2026
The Findings of the Social Inquiry in Croce del Biacco
Towards the Reform of Bologna’s Districts
9 November 2026
‘Voluntary Work’ in Oppositional Associational Spaces: Between Autonomy and Obligation
Seminar
20 – 21 November 2026
“The Individual’s Voice at the End of Life: Between Advance Directives and Assisted Suicide” “Femicide and Trans*icide: The Roots of Gender-Based Violence”
Two days of lectures from the Master’s Programme in Forensic Psychiatry, open to all students and medical residents at the University of Bologna
About us
We design and develop teaching and research activities – both basic and applied – in the fields of sociology, law and economics, at both national and international levels, through collaboration with public institutions, businesses, third sector organisations and local communities.
83%
Graduates in employment three years after graduation in 202345.5%
Students from outside the region enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year775
Research outputs in the three-year period 2022–20248
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News
Phd Recruiting Day
On 10 February, take part in the event where public bodies and companies meet PhD holders to present job opportunities that match the skills they have acquired.
Talking about gender-based violence
Recognising the signs, challenging stereotypes: an opportunity to develop awareness, responsibility and prevention skills through the insights of expert voices.
Career Day in Rimini - Job networking event
On 5 November, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now! https://eventi.unibo.it/careerday/information-on-the-event/
ANVUR Accreditation Visit 2025
How the visit works, its phases, and the actors involved. https://youtu.be/kZ0ZULf_kF0?si=_aFMSwm2qx-L9w3T
Calls for applications, tenders and competitions
Opportunities for growth, training and professional collaborations offered by the department.
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