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The New University of Padua Tele-Inclusion Bo-BOT Project

22.11.2021

The University of Padua Bo-BOT project is ready to go! The inclusive project incorporates a telepresence robot that allows students to access lessons and participate in University activities regardless of physical obstacles or disabilities. The Bo-BOT project also allows visitors to enjoy the historical and artistic heritage of the University of Padua from their home, smartphone, or anywhere else in the world.

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health
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Green4C: enabling nature-based health and social care through Knowledge Alliances

22.11.2021

On Wednesday the 1st of December, from 15 to 18 CET, the University of Padua, Etifor and Istituto Superiore di Sanità, in collaboration with Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform Sustainable Forestry e NBS for Health and Wellbeing Communities, organize the event dedicated to health and environment sectors

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venezia
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VIU Lectures: Being a Maritime Metropolis.

22.11.2021

The VIU Lecture Being a Maritime Metropolis. Knowledge, Imagination and the Common Perspective for Early Modern Floating Capitals takes place on November 24, 2021, at 5 pm (CET). Guest speaker is Alexei Kraikovski

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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people with dementia

19.11.2021

Prof Erika Borella of the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua coordinated the clinical study in collaboration with Elena Carbone and Margherita Vincenzi, demonstrating the effectiveness of an Italian adaptation of the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy protocol for people with mild-to-moderate dementia.

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The effects of PFAS on the nervous system

19.11.2021

A collaborative study between the University of Padua and VIMM demonstrates the impact of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) on the neuronal membranes and the nervous system during the most sensitive developmental phases of gestational life. Preliminary data suggests PFAS involvement in the degenerative process of Parkinson's disease

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