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Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation comes to southern Italy at AOU Federico II

Family The Family Room will be about 230 square meters in size and will be connected to the pavilion of the Maternal and Child Department

Postgraduate Course in Sport Management, second edition kicks off

Organized by DEMI. Application deadline by 2 p.m. on September 15, 2025

Canada-Italy Prize for Innovation 2025 to a young Federician

Pierluigi Casolaro, RTDa at the Ettore Pancini Department of Physics with the project "Starry Crystals on Fiber: a Novel Dosimeter for Space Radiation."

"A World of Hoaxes."

July 2025 contributions to debunk false myths and offer rigorous yet accessible scientific insights, always with an eye toward innovation and sustainability

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Ranking Shanghai

ARWU Shanghai ranking: the Federico II is confirmed in the range of the third Italian in the world

Pharmacy on world podium in third place, unique among universities in Italy

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Andrea amatucci

Mourning in the university. Professor Andrea Amatucci has passed away.

Emeritus of Tax Law, a prominent figure in the Italian academic and legal landscape

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Physics

Frederick II among groups working on Hyper-Kamiokand experiment

Hyper-K aims to observe neutrinos from supernovae explosions and test the Grand Unification Theory

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Medicine

AOU Federico II inaugurates Hybrid Room, high technology for health care and education

As part of the 'Stork Project' involving the elevation and expansion of Building2, home to cardiology activities

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Innovation

Frederick II in ASPI project for first augmented reality driving simulator

Allows study of driver behavior on highways near construction sites

infopoint AppBenessere nelle Scuole della Federico II

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Staichill.it

AppWellness App: active digital InfoPoints at the locations of the four Federican Schools

Funded by the MUR, it addresses the psychological and physical well-being of university students

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Unina orientation

OrientaUnina: the guide toward informed decisions

Accompanies students from course selection to job placement

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Robotics

European master's degree in pediatric robotic surgery at Federico II, intensive training in ...

1,500 hours of training, including 100 hours of hands-on activity at the robotic simulator in the experimental operating room, for 30 pediatric surgeons from around the world

studenti dei corsi di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale e Ingegneria Gestionale

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Aerospace contest

CEF's first contest dedicated to space mission design

Three teams composed of students from master's degree programs in aerospace engineering and engineering management

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Opportunity
Higher education

"CoreAcademy. Conversion and Resilience." Call for proposals 2025/2026

Four-month course for 25 learners, including bachelor's and master's degree graduates. Applications by 3 p.m. (GMT+1) Sept. 30, 2025

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Projects

GRETA project activities kick off

It is coordinated by Professor Gennaro Magliulo of the Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture.

MAMA, Federico II's project in Uganda to help pregnant women

goal is to improve maternal care by focusing on the prevention of pregnancy complications through the administration of vitamin D

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Spettacoli

Al via il Pomigliano Teatro Festival

Dal 6 agosto al 17 settembre 2025 nella Città di Pomigliano d'Arco

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Degree

DISTAR awarded first master's degree in volcanology

Dorothea Laura Jester, a student from Munich, graduates with highest honors

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Training

"Co-Creation & Service Learning in Teaching Innovation."

September 10 and 11 at the PharmaTech Academy in Scampia. To participate, you must register by Sept. 4, 2025

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Erc

Federiciana Federica Nicolardi among ERC Synergy Grant winners.

An associate professor of Papyrology in the Department of Humanities, she is also project coordinator with the Neapolitan research unit

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Training

Postgraduate Course in "Food Hygiene Nutrition and Wellness" for the academic year 2025/2026

Applications starting September 8, 2025 and no later than noon on November 4, 2025

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Viability

International Symposium on Socioeconomic Impacts of High-Speed Rail Systems.

Key word "interdisciplinarity." On September 9 and 10, 2025, a scientific program in 7 sessions

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Assistance

Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation comes to southern Italy at AOU Federico II

Family The Family Room will be about 230 square meters in size and will be connected to the pavilion of the Maternal and Child Department

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Search

New evidence on the role of nutrition in type 2 diabetes

Scientific work by the Federico II Endocrinology team published in the prestigious journal Nature Reviews in Endocrinology

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Recognition

STOPTIGRE project receives UNESCO sponsorship for the "International Decade of Science for ...

Fundamental role of science in building a better future for all. Chosen from 57 projects internationally, it is the only one for Italy in the PROJECTS category

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Election

Fortunato Musella elected to the EC of the International Political Science Association - IPSA

Also unveiled the new executive committee that will guide the work of the Association for the next biennium 2025-2027

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Opportunity
Training

Postgraduate Course in Sport Management, second edition kicks off

Organized by DEMI. Application deadline by 2 p.m. on September 15, 2025

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Robotica

A lezione di Robotica Avanzata

Progetto Springer Nature e Federica Web Learning con formula MOOC&BOOK, innovativo formato didattico che fonde l'apprendimento multimediale con l'approfondimento del classico manuale scientifico

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Awards

Notice of competition for the awarding of prizes and awards "VALUTARE PREMIA" VII ...

For master's and doctoral theses aimed at the analysis and evaluation of public policies implemented on a regional basis

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Competitions

Universiade 2025: Fabrizio Cuomo bronze medal in epee team event

Campania fencing continues to shine on the Essen piste with a second medal

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Award

Good Practice Label to the REcube Project: REthink, REvive, REuse

Sustainable and durable interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach aimed at the regeneration and management of Europe's modern built heritage

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Recognition

Canada-Italy Prize for Innovation 2025 to a young Federician

Pierluigi Casolaro, RTDa at the Ettore Pancini Department of Physics with the project "Starry Crystals on Fiber: a Novel Dosimeter for Space Radiation."

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Nature

Heat waves increasingly affect the northern Arctic.

In an article in Nature Communications, the extreme conditions threatening the glaciers and ecosystem of the Svalbard Islands

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Pediatric epilepsy, a molecule to reduce symptoms

Preclinical study directed by Cnr-Igb, with the participation of Cnr-Icb, Federico II and Irccs Neuromed, published in the journal Epilepsia

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Fake news
Science

"A World of Hoaxes."

July 2025 contributions to debunk false myths and offer rigorous yet accessible scientific insights, always with an eye toward innovation and sustainability

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Opportunity
Future students

Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School orientation activities for 2025/26 matriculating students

Sept. 1-12, inbound orientation, pre-courses and welcome to prospective students. Consult the calendar and make reservations

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College

IPE University Colleges

For A.Y. 2025-2026, it is possible to stay at the Naples or Bari location

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Registrations

At the Federico II, we matriculate starting July 16

The procedure is online, through Segrepass. As of Sept. 1, enrollments for years after the first

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Literature

In Bacoli, reading doesn't go on vacation

City Library invites summer reading and offers a meeting on July 25

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Languages

English courses for the staff of the Federico II

Registration for the entrance test will open at 9 a.m. July 18, 2025

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Degree

Federician Antonio Pio is the first graduate student in Quantum Science and Engineering

Completed her master's degree on July 16, 2025 with a paper in the hardware of a superconducting platform quantum computer

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Medicine

Filter semester for medical students starts Sept. 1

The first 5 weeks in-person and from October 6 entirely remotely

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Scholarships

Scholarship from the City of San Salvatore Monferrato

Theses should address issues related to the local area, history, society, and economy

un edificio dell'Azienda ospedaliera universitaria Federico II

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Medicine

AOU Federico II, tricuspid valve insufficiency performed first 2 scalpel-free surgeries in ...

Often disabling heart disease for which, until now, there were no therapeutic alternatives in the most complex cases

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Urbanism

"DUAL - Dichotomies in Urban Agendas and Logics."

The conference, in English, aims to reflect critically and transdisciplinarily on the theme of the city and urban space

foto di gruppo dei diplomati Pharmatech Academy 2025

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Training

Graduation Day at Pharmatech Academy

Second edition concluded, Last year's placement was close to 100 percent

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Training

Registration open for 2025/26 edition of DIGITA Academy

Advanced training course in collaboration with Deloitte. Application deadline October 6, 2025

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University

Mourning in the Athenaeum, Professor Luigi Labruna passed away.

Emeritus of Roman law, undisputed master of many generations of jurists, protagonist of Neapolitan political and cultural life.

Interno della Chiesa di San'Antoniello a Port'Alba

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Cultural heritage

Reopens the church of Sant'Antoniello in Port'Alba

Restored by the Frederick II, opens on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Il professore Sandro Staiano - docente della Federico II e socio fondatore CESPAM

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Mediterranean

An Ideal Constitution for Mediterranean Countries

At the Chamber of Deputies the conference 'Democracy and Parliamentarism in the Mediterranean Area'. Appointment sponsored by the CESPAM of the University of Frederick.

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Opportunity
Contests

'10 Theses for Sustainability,' call for papers published

Aimed at undergraduate theses in both humanities and science disciplines with strong and original references to the principle of sustainability declined in all its aspects. Applications by November 15, 2025

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Academic network

MedLIFE 2025 and 2026 at the Frederick II: a new project by MUNA

The network promotes scientific and cultural dialogue between universities in the Mediterranean and Middle East, helping to build lasting ties between historically connected peoples

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Mobility

Summer: FlixBus boosts connections to Naples and opens a new stop in Afragola

Operator expands connections with the capital and its territory. More than 200 destinations, in Italy but also abroad

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Opportunities

"Ten Theses for Sustainability"

Applications can be submitted until November 15, 2025

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Autoimmune diabetes: gluten is not the trigger

Genetic predisposition and in other environmental factors the cause of the disease. The findings published in the scientific journal Diabetes

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Seminar

Proofreader and editor. Seminar series closes

The Course will resume on September 18, 2025 with a new lecture

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Rare diseases

DDX11 protein that "cleans" cells: hope for rare and neurodegenerative diseases

On Autophagy research led by CNR-Ibbc that features the collaboration of Federiciano Maurizio Renna

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Literature

STORY IN PROGRESS, the workshop to form new literary identities, gets underway

The project encourages creative connections between different art forms, such as combining music and painting or literature and film, to generate original ideas and stimulate creativity

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Awards

Leopoldo Angrisani elected a member of the European Academy of Sciences

The Academy brings together Europe's most eminent scientists, engineers and scholars with the goal of promoting excellence in science and technologya

La stazione dell'Alta velocità di Afragola

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Earthquakes

First preventive seismic warning system on the Rome-Naples line

Using a network of accelerometer stations installed along the route, the system detects the first seismic waves (P waves) and estimates the intensity of an earthquake in real time

copertina del volume sul bilancio di genere

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Equal opportunities

Third Gender Balance @UNINA

The objective of the analysis is to present, from a gender perspective, the outcomes of the survey of students' opinions on educational activities

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Robotics

A lesson in advanced robotics

Springer Nature and Federica Web Learning project based on MOOC&BOOK, innovative teaching format that blends multimedia learning with in-depth study of the classic science textbook

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Health

Antioxidant-rich foods and mitigation of hepatic bioaccumulation

Study shows that Consumption of food products rich in antioxidants acts as a preventive measure to regulate levels of mycotoxins, a significant threat to human and animal health

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Higher education

Academy of the Federico II: sixteen advanced training courses with leading international companies

Training paths of particular relevance to the productive fabric, through which to develop skills and soft skills

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Exhibitions

Exhibition 'Physica Illustrata. Journey through vintage books and instruments'

The exhibition, which can be visited at the physics museum until Oct. 30, features a fascinating dialogue between historical scientific apparatus and ancient books

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Innovation

Kicking off Grow Forward. Call for Ideas growing innovation in Agritech.

Initiative aimed at startups, spin-offs, researchers, faculty, entrepreneurial teams and companies that want to develop innovative, sustainable and scalable projects in agriculture. Applications due by September 12, 2025

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Competition

STEM Challenge 2025

Design competition in which students, organized into teams, will be asked to solve a real-world challenge on the topic of Digital Procurement

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Pharmaceutical

"Mid-season Sustainable Pharmaceutical Applications (MiSuSPharmA)"

May 5 and 6 at the Frederick II the first edition of the conference of international character

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Innovation

vEIColo Call for Proposals - Second Edition

Opportunities for scientific research and technological innovation projects. Initiative promoted by Materias

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Environment

Plastics, Biology and the Environment: C.I.R.AM. alongside the new generations

Event aims to bring new generations closer to the world of research

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Computing

IEEE International Conference on Software Testing, Verification, and Validation.

More than 300 participants from academia and industry discussed software testing, verification and validation

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International ranking

QS World University Rankings by Subject: the Federico II among the best in the world

The University in 2025 improves its position in all macro areas of reference and ranks first among universities in the South

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Recognition

Mariafelicia De Laurentis named EHT project scientist.

Lecturer in astronomy and astrophysics at Federico II University and researcher at INFN

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Search

FIS calls: projects of three Federican researchers funded

They are Concetta Di Natale, Martina Salzano de Luna, and Daniele Tammaro

Renewables

To Iwt the Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for the 'Wind' category.

Project carried out with the scientific support of the Federal Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (DIETI)

Mental and physical health

'Wellness between art, sport and movement. ProBen-APP-wellbeing'

It is presented on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. in the Aula Magna of Parthenope University

La sede in cui si svolge la Summer School

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Higher education

Capri Summer School on Qualitative Research Methods

Aimed at young researchers in economics, management and organizational studies. The edition will take place Sept. 8-12

La cupola del planetario in via di completamento

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Astronomy

Europe's largest planetarium is in Campania: partnership with Federico II University

Federican students, researchers and doctoral students will be able to carry out integrative teaching activities and internships

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Search

Periodic cooking of eggs

On Communications Engineering (Nature Publishing Group) the multidisciplinary research signed Federico II.

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City and surroundings
Progress advertising

Advertising Progress Foundation and CRUI: "Choose the University"

Campaign to promote college studies kicks off. Friday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. presentation of the commercial

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Studio
Breast carcinoma

The road of immunotherapy to fight breast cancer

The results of a study conducted by CNR-Ieos and Federico II published in Science Advances. New strategies for prognosis and treatment

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Spin-off
Bioingredients
Nature

Immunoveg, a Frederick spin-off, selected for TerraNext business accelerator program

Aim: To produce bioingredients for the nutraceutical, cosmetic and novel-food sectors

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Biodiversity
Ecosystems

Biodiversity. Systematic Conservation Planning.

Study shows its importance for improving nature conservation and achieving the GBF's ambitious 2030 targets

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Training
African health care

In Kigali, Rwanda, the first pediatric surgery course

Inaugurated 'IRCAD Africa,' largest training center. Among the organizers is Frederican Ciro Esposito

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Honorary degree

Honorary Doctorate of Social Sciences and Statistics to King Felipe VI

Ceremony on December 12 at the Teatro San Carlo in the presence of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella

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BioBoost+

The Federico II University partners with the BioBoost+ Project.

Monitoring marine biodiversity through innovative technologies

Sviluppato il più grande database di genomi microbici da alimenti

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Largest database of microbial genomes from food developed

With Agraria the European study to improve quality, safety and sustainability

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"Meet Federico". F2 Radio Lab's podcast to celebrate 800 years

Thirteen episodes to discover the places, characters and stories of a great Athenaeum

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Opportunity

SULIEIA, transnational project for higher education initiatives kicks off

22 new innovative teaching activities and language and intercultural pathways

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Awards

Clarivate 2024 report: three Federicians among world's most cited researchers

Danilo Ercolini, Angelo Antonio Izzo and Edoardo Pasolli

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Power supply

Courses in Dietetics and Human Nutrition Sciences kick off

Opening ceremony of the new academic year on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. in Scampia

Il Presidente Mattarella si congratula con Manfredi per l'elezione

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City and surroundings
Manfredi

Gaetano Manfredi unanimously elected president of ANCI

Congratulations from the rector and the University on the extraordinary achievement

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Ranking

The Federico II at the Top of the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.

Third in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in GRAS ranking

Angela Zampella la nuova Prorettrice dell'Università Federico II

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Frederick II Bodies

Angela Zampella new vice chancellor of the Federico II. Rector's announcement

Full professor of organic chemistry and head of the Department of Pharmacy

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Veterinary

Aniello Anastasio confirmed as head of the Department of Veterinary Science

Full Professor of Food Hygiene and Technology was elected on the first ballot. Reappointed for three-year term 2025-2027

Ingresso Università degli Studi Federico II di Napoli

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University

The Federico II in the World's Top 2% Scientists 2024

Stanford University's research again this year includes more than 300 researchers from the University of Frederick

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Power supply

Federiciana Giovanna Muscogiuri at the European Obesity Society

Will fill the role of directing and coordinating the position paper on medical nutrition therapy of patients with obesity and cancer

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Sports

Sailing Tomorrow 800anniversary

The races will be held on RS21 one-design boats provided by the Italian Sailing Federation's Committee V Zone, with support from CRV Italy.

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University

Statista Italy's Best Employers 2025. Federico II first among universities

The ranking, in its fifth edition, awards 450 employers in Italy, of which only eighteen universities

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Welfare PLUS, Trenitalia's offer for Fredericans.

All information is in the personal area

Sedi del Centro che saranno oggetto del progetto di rimozione delle barriere architettoniche

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Museum Center

Elimination of physical and cognitive barriers at the Museum Center

NRP funding for 'Removal of physical and cognitive barriers in museums, libraries, and archives'

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Awards

Angela Sara Cacciapuoti among 50 InspiringFifty award winners

The award recognizes female excellence to 50 women who, in various capacities, have distinguished themselves in the world of technology

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Awards

Starting grant ERC to Simona Colombelli, Luca Fortunato and Stefano Oscurato

The intervention supports cutting-edge research in a wide range of areas

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Ranking

Shanghai ARWU rankings: the Federico II among the best universities in the world

Third among Italians, 35th in Aerospace Engineering and 40th in Agricultural Sciences

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Awards

ABISSI podcast wins at Italian Podcast Awards 2024 - "Science" category

Recounts the descent into the depths of the Pacific Ocean aboard the Alvin, a U.S. Navy submarine

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Awards

Federiciana Maria Angela De Stefano is among the winners of the 2023 Fellowships

She submitted a study project in the area of Regenerative Medicine and stood out among 248 applications from 47 countries, receiving one of 6 scholarships worth 32 thousand euros

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Peace

University bodies unanimously approve text on Gaza conflict

University of Naples Federico II calls first for ceasefire

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Studio
Pompeii

Reconstruction of the collapse stages of the 'Black Hall' in Pompeii

The discovery sees the participation of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences Federico II

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Ranking

Federico II among the best universities in the world

The Athenaeum is ranked in 30 disciplines in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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Search

"Presidential Award" to hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at AOU Federico II

The Frederick study was conducted by Professor Roberto Montalti

Advanced ovarian carcinoma, innovative surgery at the Federico II University of Naples

Intelligenza Artificiale per la Predizione dei Terremoti Indotti

Artificial Intelligence for Induced Earthquake Prediction.

Study conducted by the MODAL research group coordinated by Francesco Piccialli

Il professore Malapelle al World Conference on Lung Cancer 2025

Professor Malapelle at the World Conference on Lung Cancer 2025

World's largest meeting dedicated to lung cancer

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Frederick II among the winners of the Fujitsu Quantum Challenge

Neapolitan researchers have succeeded in designing and implementing the first quantum algorithm capable of monitoring and controlling different aspects of a smart city

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Awards

Federican team wins T-TeC in 'Ideas' category

International contest organized by Telespazio and Leonardo

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Seminar

Frederick II meets... Massimo Recalcati

Meeting organized by F2 Cultura scheduled at Mercadante Theater as part of the 800th anniversary of the Athenaeum

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Astronomy

Planetary Entropy Production (PEP) from a Frederick study.

PEP could prove crucial in determining a planet's suitability for complex life

sezione della facciata dell'Università degli Studi Federico II di Napoli

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University

Federico II's Departments of Excellence 2023 - 2027.

Among the fifteen departments on the MUR list, twelve were eligible for funding

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Awards

Valeria Solesin Award to Frederican Tonia Stiuso

Award named after Italian researcher victim of Nov. 13, 2015 attack at Bataclan Theater

cerimonia di conferimento laurea honoris causa ad Andrea Bocelli

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Honorary degree

Conferment of Honorary Degree on Andrea Bocelli

Ceremony on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Title in Management of Social Policy and Services. Laudatio by Paola De Vivo, coordinator of the Master's Degree Program.

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Awards

FIS call for proposals, Tigem faculty member from Frederick among winners

Antonella De Matteis among the 5 Telethon researchers whose project was selected under Life Sciences in the first call of the Italian Fund for Science

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Awards

Frederick's Maurizio Bifulco among the winners of the XXV 'Capo d'Orlando Award'

She will receive the award in the 'Science and Food' category for her academic research work on the Mediterranean diet, its applications in the medical field, and the promotion of its health principles in the mass media

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in Geology and Applied Geology to Alberto Angela

Ceremony on June 5, 2023. The laudation will be delivered by Pasquale Raia, professor of Paleontology and Paleoecology at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences

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Awards

Minerva Prize to the Frederician Santa Parrello

Awarded to women who work in the fields of knowledge and symbolically represent role models for their professional skills and positive values

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Awards

European Research Council (ERC) honors Federicians Ballabio and Auricchio

ERC Advanced Grants are the largest funding awarded by the European Research Council

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Honorary degree

Massimo Troisi to receive honorary degree from Federico II

Honorary degree in Disciplines of Music and Performance. History and Theory. Rector Lorito will present the parchment to the family

Il rettore Matteo Lorito e Alessandro Profumo

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Honorary degree

To Alessandro Profumo honorary degree in materials engineering

Motivations include the continued promotion and support of research in the field of materials and related technologies

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Awards

National Innovation Award, Frederick Iriant team on the podium

This is the main Italian competition between innovative business plans

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Honorary degree

Congolese physician Denis Mukwege to receive honorary degree

Title in 'Management of Social Policies and Services'. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.

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Athenaeum

Federico II Athenaeum settles in Bacoli.

New Center for Higher Education on Digital Humanities opens at Villa Ferretti, a property confiscated from crime

veduta di Scampia con la sede del complesso universitario della Federico II

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Athenaeum

Scampia Complex, new home of the Frederick II, is inaugurated

It will host the Health Professions bachelor's and master's degree programs. Godmother Zeudi Di Palma, a Frederick student of social sciences and Miss Italy 2021

Ciro Esposito alla cerimonia di consegna della laurea honoris causa

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree from the University of Athens to professor Ciro Esposito

Recognition for boosting the development of pediatric laparoscopic and robotic surgery in Europe over the past 30 years

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Honorary degree

To Tim Cook Honorary Degree in Innovation and International Management

Ceremony broadcast live on Youtube. The laudation will be delivered by Luigi Cantone, professor of business economics and management at the University of Frederick

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City and surroundings
Listening

Naples DiverCity project: LGBT listening and counseling desk

Based at the SInAPSi Center at the Frederick II University of Applied Sciences in Via Porta di Massa, 1

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Awards

"DSN Rising Star in Dependability Award," awarded to a Frederick researcher

For proposing creative ideas and innovative research in the field of secure and resilient computer networks and systems

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Astronomy

Here is the black hole at the center of our galaxy

The image provides important clues to understanding the behavior of these bodies that are believed to reside at the center of most galaxies

Stefano Marrone e Franca Rocco di Torrepadula

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Awards

Two Federicans Winners of ETIC 2022 Award.

The contest aims to enhance the issues of ethics applied to digital technologies

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Awards

ERC Consolidator Grant 2021 to Federican Carmine Settembre

Study may open future therapeutic prospects to combat human diseases associated with aging

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Awards

Morand Lambla Award, international recognition to a Frederick faculty member

The winner is Ernesto Di Maio, professor of Materials Science and Technology.

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By-products of agri-food supply chains and their reuse

Scientific work conducted by the Food Chemistry research group coordinated by Professor Ritieni

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Digital technologies

The Federico II in the worldwide network of the Centre for Sociodigital Futures

Network of leading researchers with expertise spanning the social sciences, engineering and the arts.

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Inaf of Naples

Eso's picture of the week is the work of Inaf's Vst of Naples

Photograph captured two overlapping but not gravitationally interacting spiral galaxies

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Obesity

Metabolic health also requires good memory

Study published in Nature Communications

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in aerospace engineering to Paul Pascale Langer

Managing director and CEO of Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM. Title for his great contribution to Campania aeronautics, a sector of high importance to the area.

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Environment

BIOCHIP research project: first results published in prestigious journal

Research project of three Federico II departments published in international journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics.

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Honorary degree

Honorary Master's Degree in Mathematics to Jorge J. Moré

Morè is among the most influential figures in the field of numerical optimization, and his scientific output includes some of the cornerstones of the field

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Power supply

Healthy cookies from exhausted coffee

On Foods study on the many potentially health-promoting ingredients still present in the byproduct

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in modern philology to writer Maurizio de Giovanni

Ceremony on September 13, 2021. The laudatio will be delivered by Pasquale Sabbatino, professor of Italian Literature at the University of Frederick

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Astronomy

HCG 86, the quartet of galaxies identified by a Frederick study

Study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, led by Ph.D. student Rossella Ragusa of the Department of Physics

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Water

New mechanism of breaking the water layer of air bubbles discovered

The paper detailing the discovery was published in the Proceedings of the American National Academy of Sciences.

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Awards

Luigi Barrea wins SIE 40 award

Award given to the best Italian researcher in Endocrinology, under 40 years of age

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Space

A look into the heart of the Centaurus A galaxy with EHT

International team pinpointed the location of the central supermassive black hole revealing the birth of a giant jet

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Scholarship

At Federico II, the prestigious Kenneth Warren Fellowship.

Research project on innovative surgical therapies of primary hepatocellular carcinoma

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Muscular dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy and side effects of treatment

Disease manifests in early childhood with problems in walking that progress to loss of independence

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Italy and world
Virtual reality

Intellectual disability: recovering executive skills with virtual reality

Study published in the international journal Brain Sciences. Involved 14 people with varying degrees of intellectual disability from birth

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Planets

Earth-like biospheres on other planets may be rare

Work published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

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Environment

The white olive, a misunderstood variety of olive tree from Campania, Italy.

Plant biodiversity also exposes planet to risk of biological cataclysms

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Awards

Eni Award honors Federican Francesca De Falco

Young Researcher of the Year Awarded.

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Awards

INSTM/Polymers Prize. First place winner a researcher from Frederick

Recognition awarded for study on polymeric materials for purification of polluted water

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Italy and world
Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: transport channel discovered that blocks inflammation

Study published in the prestigious scientific journal Immunity (Cell Press).

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Science

Cybergenetics synchronizes cell clocks

It will be possible to study the biological mechanisms underlying the cell cycle, the regulation of which is the principle of many anticancer drugs.

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Awards

Quantum Experience Academic Research Program Award at the Federico II

Recognition allows access to an IBM quantum computer reserved for university researchers to conduct advanced research on quantum artificial intelligence.

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Genome structure

New technologies to determine genome structure and regulation

The discovery was published in the journal Nature Methods and taken up in the journal's News&Views

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Power supply

Gluten-free pasta: a possible risk for toddlers?

In Campania, disease incidence in minors is 27.4 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants

gruppo di ricercatori in missione al polo nord

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Search

To the North Pole to study thawing permafrost

Federican research team participated in a scientific expedition to the Arctic

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Italy and world
Science

Possible clues to new physics in early Muon g-2 results

New and accurate measure of the magnetic properties of the muon, an elementary particle belonging to the lepton family, identified

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Health

The TOSCA Registry on heart failure, a Federiciana reality

Study by the team led by Antonio Cittadini, professor of internal medicine

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Awards

Podium for Frederick II at Imperial Barrel Award finals

Third place for students in the Master of Science degree in Geology and Applied Geology.

immagine di campi magnetici ai confini di un buco nero

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Science

The first image of magnetic fields at the edge of a black hole

The result makes a key contribution to explaining how the M87 galaxy emits energetic jets of particles from its core

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Search

PRISMA laboratory and environmental sustainability with the PON PlaCE project

Project aims to test, for the first time nationwide, cutting-edge technologies and solutions for the environmentally sustainable reuse of offshore oil and gas platforms at the end of their production phase

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Power supply

Pizza is good and good for your health

The study evaluated the nutraceutical potential of 'Pizza napoletana marinara'

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Power supply

Breast milk protects babies from allergies

CEINGE-Advanced Biotechnology researchers analyzed a population of 100 mothers from Campania, Italy.

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Search

A new 3D cell printing technology to create pancreatic tissue

ENLIGHT project brings together researchers from leading academic centers and industries across Europe

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Search

New microbiome scientists at the Frederick II with 'CRESCENDO'

The project will benefit from the participation of 21 partner organizations

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Medicine

Groundbreaking study in the field of chemotherapy neuropathy

Work was published in the journal PNAS

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Search

Herpes Simplex virus for biological drugs against cancer

Study by researchers from CEINGE in Naples and the Department of Molecular Medicine of the Federico II University

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Medicine

Alzheimer's disease and gut microbiota: link confirmed

Study conducted by Italian research team, published in international journal JAD (Journal of Alzheimer's Disease)

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Volcanology

Rain and seismic tremor in the Phlegraean Fields.

Study on the influence of rain on the phenomenon of seismic swarms in the area

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Search

PRISMA Lab flies over power lines with AERIAL-CORE

Research project for the development of cognitive technologies to serve an integrated aerial robotic system for the maintenance of high-voltage power lines

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Honorary degree

Frederick II awards honorary degree in geology to Robert J. Bodnar

His research involves the properties and role of fluids in natural and synthetic materials. He is among the most highly cited researchers in the world in the field of Earth Sciences in terms of his publications

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Science

Neurons in the vitrified brain of an AD 79 eruption victim.

Italian discovery published by journal Plos One

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Economy

The Federico II among the promoting partners of IBNO

IBNO aims to promote knowledge transfer in management and entrepreneurship

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Medicine

Alzheimer's: recovering executive skills by stimulating the spinal cord

The study involved 16 patients with moderate-severe symptoms and cognitive difficulties in executive skills

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Search

Synthesis and structural characterization of longer-chain glycan

Study published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications

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Search

Allergic diseases and the role of mast cells and follicular T helper cells

Research published in the prestigious journal Trends in Immunology

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Search

The Silver Combustion Medal 2020

it is the most coveted international award in the combustion industry

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The mechanisms that regulate chromosome structure and activity

This organization plays a key role in the functional control of the genome

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Search

XENON1T: leading experiments in the direct search for dark matter

A group of Neapolitan physicists from the Department of Physics 'Ettore Pancini' is participating in the project under the responsibility of Michele Iacovacci

prodotti alimentari tipici della Dieta mediterranea

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Power supply

The gut microbiome and short-chain fatty acids

A diet inspired by the Mediterranean model improves glucose metabolism

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Search

The Frederican Department of Chemical Sciences hosts 'Glytunes' project

Research in the area of carbohydrate chemistry studies covered by the SSCN group in the Department of Chemical Sciences

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Search

Infant formula fermented with human origin probiotic

Natural childbirth and breast milk winning strategies for optimal immune system development in infants

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Search

First destructive paleo-tsunami ever observed in Africa

Research funded by National Geographic and conducted by an international team of researchers

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Search

How do ordinary people understand scientific information?

Analyzed psychosocial processes operating in the transformation of scientific information into common sense knowledge

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Search

Mechanical fan born in Italy from international FDA-certified design

Innovative assisted breathing device

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Search

Federico II and Bristol Universities research on new synthetic biological components

Study published in the prestigious international journal Nature Communications.

prodotti tipici della Dieta mediterranea

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Power supply

Beneficial effects of the Mediterranean Diet in overweight and obese subjects

Research highlights direct relationship between diet, gut microbiome and human health

I ragazzi che compongono il team della Federico II

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Federico II team at CFA Research Challenge 2020

Finance competition organized by CFA Institute, in which the world's top universities participate each year

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Medicine

Frederick Pediatric Surgery in Paris at the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital

Professor Ciro Esposito invited to operate in France's most important pediatric center, the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris

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Awards

Antonio Sarno among winners of INFN Youth Grant

Project was among the best 6 scientific proposals submitted to the competition in 2019

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Volcanology

The eruption of the Campanian Ignimbrite. DISTAR study.

Study conducted by researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Frederick. Results published in Scientific Reports

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Awards

2020 Einstein Medal to Federiciana Mariafelicia De Laurentis

Recognition for image of supermassive black hole at center of distant Messier galaxy M87

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Search

Causes of cancer also found in 'junk DNA'

A study by researchers at CEINGE-Advanced Biotechnology in Naples.

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Three Frederick laboratories in the new Italian Astrobiological Institute

The Institute aims to develop and coordinate collaboration between researchers from different disciplines

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Multidisciplinary team to recognize cancer cells in blood

MORFEO, funded by MIUR, among scientific research programs of significant national interest

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Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation comes to southern Italy at AOU Federico II

Family The Family Room will be about 230 square meters in size and will be connected to the pavilion of the Maternal and Child Department

Postgraduate Course in Sport Management, second edition kicks off

Organized by DEMI. Application deadline by 2 p.m. on September 15, 2025

Canada-Italy Prize for Innovation 2025 to a young Federician

Pierluigi Casolaro, RTDa at the Ettore Pancini Department of Physics with the project "Starry Crystals on Fiber: a Novel Dosimeter for Space Radiation."

"A World of Hoaxes."

July 2025 contributions to debunk false myths and offer rigorous yet accessible scientific insights, always with an eye toward innovation and sustainability

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ARWU Shanghai ranking: the Federico II is confirmed in the range of the third Italian in the world

Mourning in the university. Professor Andrea Amatucci has passed away.

Frederick II among groups working on Hyper-Kamiokand experiment

AOU Federico II inaugurates Hybrid Room, high technology for health care and education

Frederick II in ASPI project for first augmented reality driving simulator

AppWellness App: active digital InfoPoints at the locations of the four Federican Schools

OrientaUnina: the guide toward informed decisions

European master's degree in pediatric robotic surgery at Federico II, intensive training in ...

CEF's first contest dedicated to space mission design

"CoreAcademy. Conversion and Resilience." Call for proposals 2025/2026

GRETA project activities kick off

MAMA, Federico II's project in Uganda to help pregnant women

Al via il Pomigliano Teatro Festival

DISTAR awarded first master's degree in volcanology

"Co-Creation & Service Learning in Teaching Innovation."

Federiciana Federica Nicolardi among ERC Synergy Grant winners.

Postgraduate Course in "Food Hygiene Nutrition and Wellness" for the academic year 2025/2026

International Symposium on Socioeconomic Impacts of High-Speed Rail Systems.

Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation comes to southern Italy at AOU Federico II

New evidence on the role of nutrition in type 2 diabetes

STOPTIGRE project receives UNESCO sponsorship for the "International Decade of Science for ...

Fortunato Musella elected to the EC of the International Political Science Association - IPSA

Postgraduate Course in Sport Management, second edition kicks off

A lezione di Robotica Avanzata

Notice of competition for the awarding of prizes and awards "VALUTARE PREMIA" VII ...

Universiade 2025: Fabrizio Cuomo bronze medal in epee team event

Good Practice Label to the REcube Project: REthink, REvive, REuse

Canada-Italy Prize for Innovation 2025 to a young Federician

Heat waves increasingly affect the northern Arctic.

Pediatric epilepsy, a molecule to reduce symptoms

"A World of Hoaxes."

Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School orientation activities for 2025/26 matriculating students

IPE University Colleges

At the Federico II, we matriculate starting July 16

In Bacoli, reading doesn't go on vacation

English courses for the staff of the Federico II

Federician Antonio Pio is the first graduate student in Quantum Science and Engineering

Filter semester for medical students starts Sept. 1

Scholarship from the City of San Salvatore Monferrato

AOU Federico II, tricuspid valve insufficiency performed first 2 scalpel-free surgeries in ...

"DUAL - Dichotomies in Urban Agendas and Logics."

Graduation Day at Pharmatech Academy

Registration open for 2025/26 edition of DIGITA Academy

Mourning in the Athenaeum, Professor Luigi Labruna passed away.

Reopens the church of Sant'Antoniello in Port'Alba

An Ideal Constitution for Mediterranean Countries

'10 Theses for Sustainability,' call for papers published

MedLIFE 2025 and 2026 at the Frederick II: a new project by MUNA

Summer: FlixBus boosts connections to Naples and opens a new stop in Afragola

"Ten Theses for Sustainability"

Autoimmune diabetes: gluten is not the trigger

Proofreader and editor. Seminar series closes

DDX11 protein that "cleans" cells: hope for rare and neurodegenerative diseases

STORY IN PROGRESS, the workshop to form new literary identities, gets underway

Leopoldo Angrisani elected a member of the European Academy of Sciences

First preventive seismic warning system on the Rome-Naples line

Third Gender Balance @UNINA

A lesson in advanced robotics

Antioxidant-rich foods and mitigation of hepatic bioaccumulation

Academy of the Federico II: sixteen advanced training courses with leading international companies

Exhibition 'Physica Illustrata. Journey through vintage books and instruments'

Kicking off Grow Forward. Call for Ideas growing innovation in Agritech.

STEM Challenge 2025

"Mid-season Sustainable Pharmaceutical Applications (MiSuSPharmA)"