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100th Anniversary of the Federico II School of Aerospace Engineering

A time for celebration and reflection. Three days of events are scheduled from October 13 to 15 at the headquarters on Piazzale Tecchio

Call for applications for “Neapolitan Lessons” is now open: seven sessions with Antonietta De Lillo

Applications are open through October 25, 2026, for the workshop aimed at 30 students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and the University of Naples Federico II, with three spots reserved for NEST

BRAU Information Literacy Open Badge - Basic Level

8 hours of theoretical and practical training divided into 4 in-person sessions in the BRAU Conference Room. The first session is on October 5.

EU-GENIA Academy: Federico II and DXC Technology Italia Train 25 Experts in Generative ...

The call for applications for the new free advanced training program on generative AI, data, and software development has been published. Online applications are open until 12 p.m. on October 16; classes begin on November 9.

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Ceremony

Cisco DTLab Networking Bootcamp 2026: Graduation Day at Federico II, Combining Education, ...

The stars of the day were the students, who presented the project works they had created in collaboration with eight partner companies

donna con binocolo che osserva la natura

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Conference

The Naturalist's World: Biodiversity, Sustainability, and the Local Area Take Center Stage ...

On November 5, starting at 9 a.m. in San Marcellino, an event dedicated to biodiversity and environmental protection

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Commemoration

The University Mourns. Professor Luigi de Luca Has Passed Away

Full Professor of Fluid Dynamics. A professor who is always present, capable of combining scientific excellence with a deep dedication to education

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Conference

Artificial Intelligence: From Technology to Rights

On October 16 in Naples, legal experts and engineers will come together for an international symposium

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Opportunity
Student association

JEF Naples – Junior Enterprise Federico II

Applications are open through October 20, 2026, to join the nonprofit student association

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Theater

The Cilea Theater is staging “Medichesse,” true stories of those in the medical profession

The topics covered include work-life balance, organization, and leadership

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Election

Professor Giovanni Esposito is the new Director of DICEA

He will head the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering from November 2026 to November 2029

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Award

Andrea Mazzucchi Wins the 2026 Italian Reputation Award

The Rector of Federico II University Honored in New York for His Contribution to Culture, Research, and the Promotion of Italian Excellence Around the World

Vista panoramica su Napoli dal Castel Sant'Elmo

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Opportunity
Creatività

GenerAzione CreAttiva: i giovani raccontano Napoli tra cinema, fotografia e musica

Dal 5 al 10 ottobre a Donnaregina Nuova e dal 23 ottobre al 10 novembre nella Sala Assoli la mostra fotografica. L’8 ottobre a Donnaregina Vecchia la presentazione del documentario Arrevuotamm e il panel “La creatività come infrastruttura sociale”

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Conference

100th Anniversary of the Federico II School of Aerospace Engineering

A time for celebration and reflection. Three days of events are scheduled from October 13 to 15 at the headquarters on Piazzale Tecchio

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Italy and world
Recognition

Three projects from Federico II selected for the ADI Design Index 2026

Avocado, Paula, and Spiedino 2.0 were developed in the Human-Centered Design Lab of the Community Design degree program at DiARC

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Conference

“From Aviation to Space: Safety, Innovation, and the Future”

Conference Marking the 75th Anniversary of the National Association of Air Force Officers, October 16 in San Giovanni

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Seminars

“Explaining” the Mind: A Year of Seminars Featuring Leading Figures in the Philosophy of ...

Starting Friday, October 9, “Modeling the Mind” at Federico II. The series kicks off with Silvano Zipoli Caiani at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Humanities.

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Opportunity
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Call for proposals

Armenise Foundation - Harvard Summer Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted; the deadline is December 1, 2026.

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Opportunity
Training

Advanced Course in “Integrated Criminal Justice Studies”

It is intended for college graduates, attorneys, in-house counsel, judges, public sector employees, and law enforcement officers. Applications must be submitted by October 12, 2026.

disegni di ragazzi che dialogano con fumetti di stetoscopi provette lampadine

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Opportunity
Transferable skills

GENIalità – Science Communication Workshop

The sixth edition of the program kicks off on October 22, 2026, with an introductory lecture and the launch of the project work in the Council Chamber of the Department of Biology in Monte Sant'Angelo and online via TEAMS

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Seminars

"Crociana." A series of seminars on the thought of Benedetto Croce

The second edition of the initiative, which opens on October 9 and runs through December 18, 2026, is dedicated this year to the theme of “War.”

collage di foto di luoghi iconici dal mondo

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Conference

8th Federico Day of Intercultural Dialogue

“Frames of Belonging: Art, Memory, and Testimony Through Photography.” Tuesday, October 13, starting at 2:30 p.m. in San Marcellino

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Opportunity
Call for proposals

Call for applications for “Neapolitan Lessons” is now open: seven sessions with Antonietta De Lillo

Applications are open through October 25, 2026, for the workshop aimed at 30 students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and the University of Naples Federico II, with three spots reserved for NEST

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City and surroundings
Conference

Giovanni Paisiello: Between Naples and Europe—Three Days of Study, Research, and Great Music

From October 8 to 10, new studies and documents will shed light on the network of relationships that linked the city of Naples to the courts of Europe

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Economy

The Transformations of the Global Economy in Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman’s Keynote Address

The event will take place on Monday, October 12. Romano Prodi, former President of the European Commission, will also participate in the debate.

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Opportunity
Training

BRAU Information Literacy Open Badge - Basic Level

8 hours of theoretical and practical training divided into 4 in-person sessions in the BRAU Conference Room. The first session is on October 5.

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Opportunity
Conference

Project Orizzonti. “Toward an Integrated University Guidance System”

Closing event on Tuesday, October 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Aula Magna of the Federico II Conference Center on Via Partenope

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Dance

Trianon Viviani: This Week's Events

Ahead of the opening of the new theater season, the final performances of *Esercizi di Fantasia* and *TrianonDanza* will take place from October 6 to 13

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Conference

'Connecting Science, Technology, and Cultural Heritage for the Future'

The 15th edition of the Italy-China Science Week, December 9–11, 2026, in the cities of Venice and Padua

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City and surroundings
Conference

Goldoni Day / Naples Edition #4

The fourth edition of the event will take place on October 21, featuring three sessions throughout the day. It starts at 9 a.m. at BRAU

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Museum

MANNight is back on Thursday

Mark your calendars for October 1 for the special openings—and with OpenMANN, you can join the museum’s community

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Conferences

Rereading the Classics 2026–2027: The Search for Peace in a Time of War

The fifth edition kicks off with four events featuring literature, theater, film, and poetry, from October 23, 2026, to January 15, 2027

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Opportunity
Orientation

Federico II Recruiting Week

Designed for students, undergraduates nearing graduation, and recent graduates, the event spans four days and covers three areas of expertise. October 13, 14, 15, and 16—registration required

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Conference

Mammals in the Digital Age: From Tracks to Algorithms—Experts, Technological Innovations, ...

M’ammalia 2026. The 18th edition kicks off on November 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sala Centro Musei (formerly Z1).

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Elections

Gianluca Giannini is the new director of the Department of Humanities

He was elected full professor of moral philosophy in the first round with broad support

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Recognition

Federico II University in the GRAS 2026: Eight Disciplines Ranked Among the Top 100 in the World

Dentistry & Oral Sciences and Marine/Ocean Engineering are the subjects in which it stood out in the new ranking

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Recognition

Ravello Foundation: Michele Della Morte and Bianca de Divitiis, both from the Federico II ...

The two professors will represent the regional contingent among prominent figures from the worlds of culture and the professions

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Conference

“Matrices of Life and the Future of Consciousness”

As part of the 20th edition of International Research Week, on October 15, Massimo Cacciari will deliver a keynote lecture at the School of Medicine

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Recognition

Federician University student Alessia Bacile wins the 2026 “Amazon Women in Innovation” scholarship

Selected as one of this year’s deserving young people, the student dreams of combining technology, creativity, and inclusion through the development of educational video games

cervello disegnato con aree di colore diverse

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Workshop

Neuroscience: The 14th Neapolitan Brain Group Meeting in Naples

November 19 and 20 at CESTEV—the University’s Service Center for Life Sciences and Technologies at the University of Federico II

gruppo lavoro vicino al progetto realizzato

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Recognition

Hypersphere: When Research Becomes Architecture—First Prize in the Pavilion Competition ...

Sponsored by the International Association for Shell & Spatial Structures – IASS

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Opportunity
Conference

10th National Scientific Conference "Down Syndrome: From Research to Treatment"

On October 16, 17, and 18, 2026, in the Main Auditorium of the School of Medicine and Surgery. Free and open to the public; registration is required by September 30.

DNA circolare extra-cromosomale cioè piccoli frammenti di DNA a forma di anello che si trovano al di fuori del normale genoma

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Opportunity
Search

Theoretical physics helps uncover the molecular mechanisms of extrachromosomal DNA in tumors

A study published in *Nature Communications*, led by a research team from the INFN and the University of Naples Federico II, combines tools from molecular biology and theoretical physics

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Opportunity
Well-being

Roots of Light: The Second Edition Begins

An immersive day divided into six experiential areas that intertwine to form a single journey. Sunday, October 11, at the Naples Botanical Garden, 223 Via Foria

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City and surroundings
Conference

Perspectives on the Present: A Journey Through Domestic Challenges and International Tensions

On October 12, the three-day event at the School of Political Science will conclude with a keynote lecture by Romano Prodi, which will mark the start of the Department’s new academic year

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Call for applications

UniON: The National University Orchestra Is Born

Many talented musicians, various departments, one orchestra. Call for new applications

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Opportunity
Show

“Surfing Einstein – The Discovery of Gravitational Waves: Where Science Meets Dance”

Two screenings on October 14 at the Teatro dei Piccoli at the Mostra d’Oltremare. Free admission

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City and surroundings
Shows

“Autumn Fairy Tales,” the 31st edition

At the Botanical Garden on Via Foria, the new season runs from September 26 through Sunday, November 22, 2026

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Recognition

Lorenzo Marrucci Elected Corresponding Member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei

This recognition is part of an international scientific career marked by significant contributions in the fields of optics, photonics, and the physics of matter

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Italy and world
Conference

Gender and Minorities in Science Education: Global Perspectives and Local Practices

On October 15, an international conference on inclusion, knowledge, and STEM will be held at Federico II University. Registration closes on October 5.

attore in scena tra fumo e luci che sembrano fiamme

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Theater

“Sea of Rust” at the Teatro Piccolo Bellini

From September 29 to October 11, 2026, the show that won the 2025 National Critics’ Award returns to the theater where it debuted

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Opportunity
Training

The 10th Call for Applications for the European Mediator Course Is Now Open

The deadline for submitting applications is 12:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026

IEEE ITSC 2026: Naples, the World Capital of Smart Mobility

1,117 participants, 831 presentations organized into 149 technical sessions, more than 36 workshops and tutorials, four plenary lectures, and three live demonstrations

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Opportunity
Well-being

Well-being Takes to the Streets with the Closing Event of the PRO-BEN PRIMA Project

On Saturday, October 10, in observance of World Mental Health Day, Piazza Municipio and the “Municipio” Metro Line 1 station will serve as the venue for the event

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Recognition

The SEG Student Chapter at Federico II is the best geophysical team in the world

This award from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists recognizes the work carried out in 2025 by the DiSTAR student group, which stood out among more than 100 active university student chapters worldwide.

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Symposium

"Matrices of Life: Evolution, Consciousness, the Posthuman"

October 9–16: The 20th edition of International Research Week (SIR)

Gianrico Spagnuolo con la presidente uscente

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Italy and world
Recognition

Professor Gianrico Spagnuolo Elected President of CED-IADR

An international organization dedicated to promoting research in the field of dental, oral, and craniofacial health

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Opportunity
Search

INF-ACT Kickoff Meeting. The post-PNRR journey for research and innovation in the health sector ...

Two projects, ACT4 and MARE, share a single goal: to launch a virtuous cycle of promoting Italian research on infectious diseases, made possible by investments from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

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Musicology

Gennaro Pasquariello: New Sources for Reconstructing the History of Neapolitan Song

A collection of documents on the Neapolitan artist has been donated, enriching the holdings of the Chair of Ethnomusicology at Federico II University

stretta di mano tra Angela Bracco e Andrea Fontana

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Recognition

Federico University’s Andrea Fontana Wins the “Giuseppe Franco Bassani” National Award for ...

A prestigious award given to the next generation of young researchers who have distinguished themselves through the originality and impact of their scientific contributions

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Opportunity
Advanced education

EU-GENIA Academy: Federico II and DXC Technology Italia Train 25 Experts in Generative ...

The call for applications for the new free advanced training program on generative AI, data, and software development has been published. Online applications are open until 12 p.m. on October 16; classes begin on November 9.

ragazzi che fanno sport e sullo sfondo piazza del plebiscito

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Opportunity
Sports

Registration is now open for CUS Napoli

Sports for male and female college students

schema tratto dalla ricerca che ne spiega i risultati

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Opportunity
Search

When the soft material begins to flow, the diffusion of the particles takes an unexpected turn

A study by Federico II links microscopic diffusion and mechanical response in “jammed” soft materials

Italy and world
In University
Recognition

Andrea Patroni Griffi Wins the 2026–2028 Italian-French Chair in European Constitutional Law

A testament to the project’s scientific quality, but also an opportunity to strengthen the University of Federico II’s presence in the international academic community

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Contest

Bernardo Nobile Award: The 21st edition kicks off

For bachelor's and doctoral theses focusing on patent information and the use of artificial intelligence in inventive and creative processes. Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2026

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Recognition

Professor Antonio Molinaro Awarded the 2026 Adolfo Quilico Medal

An award recognizing excellence in research in the field of bio-organic chemistry and for studies that have contributed to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions between microorganisms and the immune system

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Opportunity
Research

Cotonella and the Umberto Veronesi ETS Foundation: A Research Grant Awarded to Antonella ...

For a project aimed at developing a paper-based biosensor capable of monitoring the effectiveness of specific cancer treatments in real time, thereby making the treatment process faster and more personalized

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Opportunity
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Health

Autism and Schizophrenia: A Small Molecule May Play an Important Role in Brain Development

The study, conducted by Federico II University in collaboration with Ceinge, Vanvitelli University, CNR, the University of Turin, and IRCCS Neuromed in Pozzilli, was published in *Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences*

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Recognition

Pediatric Simulation Games: Federico II Takes Fourth Place

A major international competition in pediatric emergency management that brought together 40 teams from universities in Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain

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Opportunity
Traffic conditions

The "15-Minute Neighborhood" project kicks off: new transportation links for schools in ...

Among the new features is a circular route connecting Barra, Ponticelli, and San Giovanni with the area’s high schools

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Opportunity
Call for proposals

An Award for the Best Theses on Gender Equality

Recognize the value of academic research as a tool for knowledge and cultural change. Applications due by October 15, 2026

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Recognition

Nicola Bianco is the new Vice Rector of the Federico II University

Full Professor of Industrial Technical Physics and Chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering

gruppo di lavoro delprofessore Andrea Maria Chiariello

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#WestNile #outbreaks

West Nile: A group of physicists led by Professor Andrea Maria Chiariello develops a ...

It helps us understand epidemic waves and contributes to the evaluation of prevention strategies. It can be extended to infections such as dengue and Zika.

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#RectorFedericoII

Rector Andrea Mazzucchi, who has been in office since September 1, 2026

A full professor of Italian literary philology and an expert on Dante, he will lead Federico II University for the six-year term from 2026 to 2032

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#mRNA-vaccine-melanoma

Melanoma: The mRNA Vaccine That "Teaches" the Immune System to Destroy Cancer

"It's just the beginning of a revolution," explains Paolo Ascierto, a scientist at the Federico II University and full professor of oncology.

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Opportunity
Postgraduate

Advanced Course in Food Safety, Nutrition, and Wellness: New Call for Applications Now Available ...

Applications may be submitted from September 11 through November 9, 2026, by 12:00 p.m.

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#mourning #ParthenopeUniversity

Academic mourning. Gennaro Ferrara, the long-serving rector of Parthenope University, has passed ...

Considered one of the founders of the university, which he transformed into a modern, prestigious, and multidisciplinary institution

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Redevelopment

Visual Identity Project and Enhancement of the Area in Front of the Historic Ingegneria Headquarters

The covered area of Piazzale Tecchio is being renovated as part of a project focused on the academic community, featuring events, educational activities, and social gatherings

Banco di prova della pompa di calore a propano

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Research and Sustainability

BEYOND: Federico II Leads the European Project for More Efficient and Sustainable Heat Pumps

An example of how collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry contributes to the development of innovative technologies that support decarbonization, energy efficiency, and the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector

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Opportunity
Educational

2026/27 Filter Semester: Classes Begin for Healthcare Programs

From September 1 to October 2, in-person classes will be held at the University’s campuses. Subsequently, from October 5 to November 19, classes will be held remotely in a synchronous format.

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Opportunity
Laboratory

The Laughing Body: The Theater of Comedy as an Experience of Growth

Mime, acting, music. Applications due by November 3, 2026

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Opportunity
Laboratorio

Il coraggio del possibile: quando il teatro diventa un laboratorio di cambiamento

Un percorso sulle rivoluzioni che cambiano il mondo, una persona alla volta. Candidature entro il 3 novembre 2026

Joanderson Monaco con la corona di alloro

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Goal

When Education Opens Up New Opportunities: Joanderson Monaco’s Journey

A degree in Mediterranean Gastronomic Sciences for a student at the Prison University Center. A journey of study, work, and dedication that highlights the value of education as a catalyst for change

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Opportunity
Educational

Federico II University Focuses on English, Technology, and Health

Three new bachelor’s degree programs will be offered in the 2026–2027 academic year, including veterinary medicine, engineering, and midwifery

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Artificial intelligence

Torre Guaceto: Innovative Technologies for Monitoring Marine Biodiversity

The Marine Ecology Laboratory at Federico II University is launching an experimental project that combines scientific research and underwater technologies to collect data continuously and noninvasively

disegno esplicativo del danno tratto dalla ricerca

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Research

Oxidative DNA damage: A new mechanism linking telomere instability, inflammation, and cellular ...

Encouraging prospects for understanding the molecular processes involved in tumor progression. The study, led by Professor Stefano Amente, was published in the international journal *Redox Biology*

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Innovative teaching methods

Aurora 2030: Task Team 9.2 (TT9.2) Holds Its First Field Visit at the Copenhagen Business School

Fourteen interviews and meetings with faculty, students, and administrative staff to conduct a field analysis of models of educational innovation, the quality of education, and social impact

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Educational

The free online platform to prepare for the "Semestre Aperto" in Medicine is now available

The initiative was proposed by MUR and CRUI and implemented in collaboration with CISIA. Simulation exercises are also available to students to help them prepare for their exams.

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Appointment

Matteo Lorito, a current member of the ANVUR Executive Board: a farewell to the University

Appointment to the National Agency is now official. Professor Angela Zampella, former Vice Rector of Federico II, has been named acting rector.

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Vehicle Registrations

Enroll at Federico II for the 2026–2027 academic year

From July 16 through November 2, students can enroll in the first year of an open-admission program through the online student services portal “Segrepass.”

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Opportunity
Accessibility

Spazio PIU. Career Guidance Center for Students with Disabilities Unveiled

This service is intended for students in their penultimate and final years of bachelor’s, master’s, single-cycle, or doctoral programs, as well as graduates who have completed their degree no more than six months ago

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Recognition

Santolo Meo is the new Director of the National Interuniversity Consortium EL.MO

Elected to lead the nation's leading academic community in the field of electric mobility

Gennarino Capuozzo tra i più giovani insorti delle Quattro Giornate di Napoli

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Theater

“Curre curre guaglio’,” the new season at Trianon Viviani

Theater, music, dance, film, education, from September to June 2027

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Opportunity
Exhibition

The “Quantum Nexus” exhibition by the Eudora Association is coming to the Center for Natural and ...

The official opening will take place on July 20 at 4:30 p.m., followed by an international networking event at 7:30 p.m. at the Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Naples

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Recognition

Two Researchers from Federico II Honored at FORUM PA 2026

Cristina Improta and Lidia Marassi: an award that recognizes not only individual merit but also a vision of innovation focused on the common good

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City and surroundings
#electionoftherector

Philologist Andrea Mazzucchi is the new rector of Federico II

Elected in the first round with 1,680 votes. He succeeds Matteo Lorito. He will take office for the six-year term from 2026 to 2032.

scena tratta da un film con una famiglia di tre persone a tavola

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Opportunity
Review

Doppio Sogno, 26th Edition. One Way Out and Realmente bambini

Galleria Toledo is reviving its historic summer festival with two programs exploring cinema, philosophy, and fairy tales. From July 1 to 30, 2026, at the Don Orione Center and the Royal Palace of Portici

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Theater

San Carlo Theater's 2026/2027 Season

The curtain will rise on Giuseppe Verdi’s *Luisa Miller* on December 2, 2026

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Search

Is the secret of glass in a rare leap? How do atoms move a split second before solidifying?

The answer comes from a study by Federico II University in collaboration with the University of Montpellier, published in *Physical Review X*

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Opportunity
Educational

Teacher Training. Innovative Teaching Methods

Federico II University Invests in Skills for the University of the Future

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#FedericoIIGraduation

AlmaLaurea 2026: Federico II University reaffirms the quality of its education and its strong ...

Nearly 90% of graduates are satisfied with their college experience. Five years after graduation, 93% of master’s degree holders are employed.

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#FRU #Festivaldelleradiouniversity.

Between education, community, passion and fun, the 2026 edition of FRU comes to a close

F2 Radio Lab wins two out of three in Festival challenges: for voice and format

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Search

An electrical circuit to emulate the interaction of light with nanostructures

In Physical Review Letters the study conducted by researchers from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Southern High School and the City University of New York

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Theater

New Naples Theater, kicking off the 2026/2027 Season

The subscription campaign is open from Friday, May 29, 2026

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Recognition

Federico II leading High Speed Rail: Francesca Pagliara appointed vice-chair of AUHSR

Transportation professor joins top leadership of Union Internationale des Chemins de fer's Alliance of Universities for High Speed Rail

salone della mostra con alcune immagini fotografiche di caruso

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Exhibition

Enrico Caruso: from Naples to New York

On display from June 5 to August 31 at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York.

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Conference

#WellbeingDigital: apps and badges to help students manage time online

A project to learn how to use technology better, without being subjected to it

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Opportunity
Radio

"The Veil. The Mysteries of Italy on F2 Radio Lab

New podcast to recount and analyze the still unresolved news events of the twentieth century with many dark points

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Award

"Luciano Russi" Award (2025-2026) for scientific research

For two master's theses in disciplines of historical sciences. Applications due by Oct. 31, 2026

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Seminars

"Traditions and Regenerations."

As part of the Ethnomusicology course, three lecture-concerts to explore the dialogue between music inspired by oral traditions and new artistic visions. First meeting on April 21

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Opportunity
Higher education

"AI-Native Networks: Engineering the Infrastructure of the AI Era."

The 5G Academy is enriched with a new training course completely dedicated to artificial intelligence and smart grids. Applications until May 6

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Recognition

Professor Andrea Mazzucchi elected president of the Pio Rajna Center

Full professor of Italian Philology and Dante Philology and director of the Department of Humanistic Studies at the Federico II University

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Opportunity
Conference

"Plastics, Biology and the Environment."

On Friday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. in Aula A of the Monte Sant'Angelo University Complex of the University of Frederick, the fourth edition

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Mourning

Luigi Nicolais, Federico II professor emeritus, former minister and former president of the CNR, ...

An internationally renowned chemical engineer, he has trained generations of professionals. Leading figure in the dialogue between research, innovation and policy

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#Casavola

Jurisprudence mourns passing of professor Francesco Paolo Casavola

President emeritus of the Constitutional Court, historian of Roman law, served as dean of the Frederick Faculty

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Opportunity
Radio

“Un sorso di te. Atlante delle emozioni”

Il nuovo programma di F2 Radio Lab in onda tutti i venerdì dalle 9.30 e la domenica alle 17

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City and surroundings
Radio

“E il pomeriggio informazione” su F2 Radio Lab

In onda ogni venerdì dalle 13 il nuovo format dedicato alle news da tutto il mondo

Vincenzo Lippiello tra la delegazione cinese

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Italy and world
Agreement

The Federico II at the 14th China-Italy Week of Science, Technology and Innovation

Professor Vincenzo Lippiello represented the University by signing a Memorandum of Understanding between DIETI and Hainan University

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Recognition

An ERC Synergy Grant to LUNANOVA.

A scientific collaboration project to revolutionize the understanding of the Sun. Among the four scientists is Federican Gianluca Imbriani

Federico II wins 2025 edition of Start Cup Campania

The Athenaeum takes 4 of the top 5 positions

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Opportunity
Publication

Life-on-life: humanism testing the challenges of Artificial Intelligence

On FedOA University Press, the first volume of the Human&Future Editorial Series of the University Task Force.

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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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Higher education

Federico II's Academies: advanced training courses with leading international companies

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

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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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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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Presentation

The Center for Mediterranean Parliamentary Studies - CESPAM is presented.

Place for discussion with respect to the dynamics of parliamentary and constitutional law

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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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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

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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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Welfare PLUS, Trenitalia's offer for Fredericans.

All information is in the personal area

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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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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Search

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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Search

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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Search

Multidisciplinary team to recognize cancer cells in blood

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

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to James P. Allison

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018. He will be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine.

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Awards

Federican Luca Borrelli honored at 47th SIM Congress

Awarded at the 47th Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Antonio Loffredo Parish priest of Rione Sanità

Title in Architecture. His work expresses an innovative and fertile vision of the use of the commons and public space through sensitive, inclusive practices from below,

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Honoris causa

Stephen J. Galli awarded Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in.

He revolutionized some traditional aspects of Immunology. Of outstanding clinical importance is his discovery of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) for translational and therapeutic aspects of cancer

cerimonia di conferimento della laurea honoris causa alla professoressa Michelotti

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Honorary degree

Honorary Degree in Dentistry to Professor Ambrosina Michelotti

Title conferred by the University of MalmÖ in Sweden. She is the author of more than 120 publications in the most prestigious journals

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Honorary degree

Honorary Doctor of Medicine degree to Robert J. Lefkowitz

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2012 with the U.S. Brian Kobilka for studies on G-protein-coupled cell receptors.

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Honoris causa

To Fabiola Gianotti, the Ph.D. in Physics H. C.

Distinguished for research and ability in leading large international collaborations in elementary particle physics experiments

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Honorary degree

Master's degree honoris causa to Maestro Michele Campanella

Title conferred in Disciplines of Music and Performance. History and Theory, for cultural and artistic merit

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Honorary degree

Honorary Master's Degree in Law to Gerhard Dilcher

He is Professor Emeritus of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, enumerated among Europe's most distinguished jurists

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Honoris causa

Honorary Ph.D. in chemical sciences to Vincenzo Barone

He is one of the pioneers of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry in Italy: In addition to his research interests, he has had an intense directive and organizational activity aimed at promoting the role of scientific disciplines in Italy

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Honorary degree

Honorary master's degree to Akihiro Nikkaku

Through his work, he has provided a decisive direction toward the development of new products that can improve the environment, health, safety and quality of life of the population

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Honorary degree

Honorary master's degree to mathematician Tadeusz Iwaniec

He has been a foreign member of the Academy of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the National Society of Sciences Letters and Arts in Naples since 1998. In 2009 he received the Sierpinski Medal for his contribution to Hyperelasticity Theory

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Awards

A young Federican researcher in agricultural genetics receives the 2017 UNASA Award

To Giuseppe Andolfo award for the best scientific article of the year

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Honorary degree

Master's degree honoris causa alla memoria to Antonio de Curtis, aka Totò

April 15, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of the 'Prince of Laughter'. Awarded at the proposal of Renzo Arbore

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Takaaki Kajita

Laureate of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. The laudation will be delivered by Vittorio Palladino, professor of experimental physics at the Federico II

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Ignazio Visco in Statistical Decision Sciences

For expending considerable energy in building the Bank of Italy's econometric model and developing studies and research with high statistical and econometric impact

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Honorary degree

University of Dubna awarded honorary degree in Astrophysics to Massimo Capaccioli

The Federico II professor had already received an honorary degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2010.

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Third age

Anna Valanzuolo at 88 discusses her master's thesis

B.A. in Modern Philology with a thesis on 'Dante in the literary production and creative activity of Ugo Foscolo'

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in educational sciences to Joseph Cacciatore

The Federico II professor is the author of an extensive bibliography on nineteenth- and twentieth-century historicism and neighboring currents of thought in the German, Italian, Iberian and Ibero-American areas.

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Honoris causa

Reimund Neugebauer to receive honorary Ph.D. in Manufacturing Technology and Systemsa

Since 2012, he has been president of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, the largest public applied research organization in Germany

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Honorary degree

Director Paolo Sorrentino to receive honorary degree in modern philology

The ceremony at the 791th anniversary celebration of Frederick II. Then party in the square with Peppe Servillo and the Solis

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Honoris causa

Peppe Barra to receive honorary master's degree in theater literature, writing and criticism

Title awarded for bringing the culture of local tradition to an international dimension

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Israeli scientist Gedeon Dagan

Recognition in Forestry and Environmental Sciences to the scholar who has most contributed to and directed research on processes related to groundwater dynamics

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Honorary degree

Frederick II awards honorary degree to Lilia Alberghina

Title conferred in Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology. Contributed to the establishment of the University Milano Bicocca.

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in Romania to professor Alberto Ritieni

He has been carrying out research in the field of food safety, mycotoxins and quality of agri-food products for over twenty years

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree in Medicine to Sister Julia Aguiar

Recognition honors the nun's extraordinary work over the past three decades in Bénin, West Africa

Honorary degree

Prague awards honorary degree to professor Alessandro Piccolo

Award given by the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague to seal pioneering research activity in the field of organic matter chemistry and dynamics

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Honorary degree

To Ilan Chet, the father of the 'green revolution,' honorary degree from the Frederick II

It is unanimously considered the driving force behind a truly global movement aimed at improving the quality of food

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Honorary degree

Mimmo Jodice to receive honorary degree in architecture

Among the great names in Italian photography. His artistic contribution translates different realities into images, bringing to light unprecedented representations of the urban landscape

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Rolfs, father of nuclear astrophysics

He is credited with the study of nuclear reactions that play a fundamental role in understanding the mechanism of how stars work, from their birth to their death

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Honorary degree

Honorary degree to Morris, father of mass spectrometry

Through his research he has made important contributions to the understanding of protein and carbohydrate chemistry

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Honorary degree

Maestro Riccardo Muti to be awarded honorary degree in modern humanities

Ceremony at the San Carlo Theater

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100th Anniversary of the Federico II School of Aerospace Engineering

A time for celebration and reflection. Three days of events are scheduled from October 13 to 15 at the headquarters on Piazzale Tecchio

Call for applications for “Neapolitan Lessons” is now open: seven sessions with Antonietta De Lillo

Applications are open through October 25, 2026, for the workshop aimed at 30 students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and the University of Naples Federico II, with three spots reserved for NEST

BRAU Information Literacy Open Badge - Basic Level

8 hours of theoretical and practical training divided into 4 in-person sessions in the BRAU Conference Room. The first session is on October 5.

EU-GENIA Academy: Federico II and DXC Technology Italia Train 25 Experts in Generative ...

The call for applications for the new free advanced training program on generative AI, data, and software development has been published. Online applications are open until 12 p.m. on October 16; classes begin on November 9.

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Cisco DTLab Networking Bootcamp 2026: Graduation Day at Federico II, Combining Education, ...

The Naturalist's World: Biodiversity, Sustainability, and the Local Area Take Center Stage ...

The University Mourns. Professor Luigi de Luca Has Passed Away

Artificial Intelligence: From Technology to Rights

JEF Naples – Junior Enterprise Federico II

The Cilea Theater is staging “Medichesse,” true stories of those in the medical profession

Professor Giovanni Esposito is the new Director of DICEA

Andrea Mazzucchi Wins the 2026 Italian Reputation Award

GenerAzione CreAttiva: i giovani raccontano Napoli tra cinema, fotografia e musica

100th Anniversary of the Federico II School of Aerospace Engineering

Three projects from Federico II selected for the ADI Design Index 2026

“From Aviation to Space: Safety, Innovation, and the Future”

“Explaining” the Mind: A Year of Seminars Featuring Leading Figures in the Philosophy of ...

Armenise Foundation - Harvard Summer Fellowship

Advanced Course in “Integrated Criminal Justice Studies”

GENIalità – Science Communication Workshop

"Crociana." A series of seminars on the thought of Benedetto Croce

8th Federico Day of Intercultural Dialogue

Call for applications for “Neapolitan Lessons” is now open: seven sessions with Antonietta De Lillo

Giovanni Paisiello: Between Naples and Europe—Three Days of Study, Research, and Great Music

The Transformations of the Global Economy in Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman’s Keynote Address

BRAU Information Literacy Open Badge - Basic Level

Project Orizzonti. “Toward an Integrated University Guidance System”

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'Connecting Science, Technology, and Cultural Heritage for the Future'

Goldoni Day / Naples Edition #4

MANNight is back on Thursday

Rereading the Classics 2026–2027: The Search for Peace in a Time of War

Federico II Recruiting Week

Mammals in the Digital Age: From Tracks to Algorithms—Experts, Technological Innovations, ...

Gianluca Giannini is the new director of the Department of Humanities

Federico II University in the GRAS 2026: Eight Disciplines Ranked Among the Top 100 in the World

Ravello Foundation: Michele Della Morte and Bianca de Divitiis, both from the Federico II ...

“Matrices of Life and the Future of Consciousness”

Federician University student Alessia Bacile wins the 2026 “Amazon Women in Innovation” scholarship

Neuroscience: The 14th Neapolitan Brain Group Meeting in Naples

Hypersphere: When Research Becomes Architecture—First Prize in the Pavilion Competition ...

10th National Scientific Conference "Down Syndrome: From Research to Treatment"

Theoretical physics helps uncover the molecular mechanisms of extrachromosomal DNA in tumors

Roots of Light: The Second Edition Begins

Perspectives on the Present: A Journey Through Domestic Challenges and International Tensions

UniON: The National University Orchestra Is Born

“Surfing Einstein – The Discovery of Gravitational Waves: Where Science Meets Dance”

“Autumn Fairy Tales,” the 31st edition

Lorenzo Marrucci Elected Corresponding Member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei

Gender and Minorities in Science Education: Global Perspectives and Local Practices

“Sea of Rust” at the Teatro Piccolo Bellini

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