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Intermittent Rivers
09.01.2026
A group of researchers from the University of Padua reveals that nearly 80% of the world's watercourses stop flowing at least one day a year
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Unipd launches Al-Earth: the free app for reporting geological events
08.01.2026
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Padua has developed Al-Earth, a free mobile app that allows citizens to report geological events such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods, aiming to improve the monitoring and management of geological risks in the area
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A new ESU canteen opens in Vicenza
07.01.2026
A new Esu canteen opens on 7 January in Vicenza, at Viale Trissino 55, with 250 places available for lunch for the student community of courses based in Vicenza. The service is guaranteed from Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 2 pm
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Photosynthesis beyond the visible spectrum detected by a research group from Unipd
07.01.2026
Research conducted at the University of Padua has discovered that the microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana can photosynthesize with far-red light at 730 nm, thanks to a reorganization of the photosynthetic complexes and chloroplast membranes
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Sustainability Report 2024–2025
07.01.2026
The report provides an integrated account of Unipd's 2024/25 activities in management, teaching, research and third mission, analysing their environmental, social and economic impacts
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A New “Africa Strategy”: eight objectives to expand the University of Padua’s presence in Africa
22.12.2025
In 2025, the University worked on defining the new Africa Strategy, which for the first time provides a unified framework for the many initiatives already underway in the fields of education, research, and third mission activities
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Enhanced protection measures for individuals coming from at-risk situations
22.12.2025
In recent years, the University has intensified its commitment to supporting students and scholars from at-risk contexts, welcoming a total of 162 students and 42 scholars
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Sport, peace, human rights and resilience: CONFINE illuminates the Cortile Antico
19.12.2025
The Cortile Antico of Palazzo del Bo is transformed, until 23 February, into a space for reflection and dialogue with CONFINE, a site-specific installation dedicated to the theme of the Olympic Truce and human rights
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Potential new therapeutic target identified for the treatment of colorectal cancer
19.12.2025
A research group from the Department of Biology at the University of Padua, led by Professor Gaia Codolo, has identified a potential new therapeutic target for the treatment of colorectal cancer
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Intergenerational Housing Project: applications open in January
19.12.2025
The Municipality of Padua is launching the third edition of the intergenerational co-housing project, aimed at responding to the growing demand for affordable housing from university student
