News, initiatives and events

Il Cantante al microfono is Eugenio Finardi’s tribute to Vladimir Vysotsky, a voice of Soviet dissent. Together with the Sentieri selvaggi ensemble, he blends singer-songwriter music with contemporary classical music

“Clean Up the World” returns on 7 October 2026 – Meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Science and Technology Campus (Conference Centre)

2–4 October: The FuturoPresente Festival aims to encourage broad, cross-disciplinary dialogue on the relationships between science, ethics and society, offering an opportunity for collective reflection on key issues shaping a future that is increasingly becoming our present

At 4.30 pm in the Aula Magna, the second event in the “Wellbeing Starts with Us” series, for staff and students as part of the UNIPR4Life project

Four days of events and celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’s death. The programme begins on 1 October with a conference at the University

On 30 September at 3:00 p.m., a public seminar organised by the Centre for Environmental Ethics together with the University of Parma will take place at the Sant’Elisabetta Centre on campus, focusing on the value of green and blue spaces for health and well-being. Part of the VeBS project, the event will explore the relationship between the environment, social equity and the climate crisis.

The research opens up real prospects for widespread, scalable and low-cost biomonitoring systems, complementing traditional monitoring systems

Researchers’ Night is back—an event dedicated to families and the entire community of our city and province

The University of Parma’s weekly public engagement series returns to the ParmaUniverCity Info Point, with 13 Wednesday events running until 16 December

On 23 September at 10:00 a.m., the Living Lab will be inaugurated at the Food Area (Building 19) of the Science and Technology Campus

The Living Lab will be inaugurated on 23 September at 10 a.m. in the Food Area of the Science and Technology Campus

The University of Parma is taking part in the RUS Action for Climate initiative, organizing, together with the Parma section of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), an excursion to Monte Caio on 19 September, reaching Punta Bocchialini (1,584 m)

On 18 September 2026, the University of Parma will host a free event on the new European packaging regulations and their impact on businesses. The Autumn School and the Master’s Degree in Packaging will also be presented

On 17 September, UNIPR’s Welcome Night returns, dedicated to new students and students returning to Parma. From 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., enjoy an evening of celebrations and a DJ set in Piazza Ghiaia, with the Student Info Point open throughout the event

The University of Parma is taking part in the UP2MOVE Challenge 2026, as part of the European Mobility Week, from 14 to 27 September. The challenge invites employees to record their commute trips using the UP2GO app, using only bicycles, walking, public transport and carpooling. By participating, employees will contribute to the University’s ranking and help quantify the CO₂ emissions saved

European Mobility Week 2026 (16–22 September) promotes “Mobility for All”, with a focus on sustainable, accessible and inclusive mobility that addresses the needs of all generations

As part of EU GREEN, the University of Parma is hosting three researchers from the University of Wrocław for a scientific exchange focusing on water management, environmental monitoring and Nature-based Solutions, fostering new research collaborations

Author Ilaria Maria Sala will be in conversation with Renato Bruni, Director of the Botanical Garden of the University of Parma, and Domenico Vitale, Director of ISREC

The University of Parma is among the organizations sponsoring the initiative, curated by the 24FPS Association. This year's edition features eight events across Parma and its province, all dedicated to the theme of community

On Monday 25 May at 5.00 pm, in Lecture Theatre F of the Main Building, there will be a presentation of the book: “Telling the Story of Biodiversity – The Humanities and Natural History Museums” by Elena Canadelli, Luca Tonetti and Tiziana N. Beltrame

The University of Parma is celebrating International Day of Light with the EU GREEN Alliance. Two online seminars featuring Dominique Chiaroni and Gudrun Gudmundsdottir

The event, part of the Sustainable Development Festival, will take place at the Science and Technology Campus

At 2.30 pm in the Aula dei Filosofi, Ricardo Luis Lorenzetti, Justice of the Supreme Court of Argentina, will speak on environmental law

The presentation takes place today, at the opening of the ASviS Parma 2026 Sustainable Development Festival

Organised by the University of Parma with the patronage and collaboration of the Municipality of Parma, the RUS – Network of Universities for Sustainable Development, the EU GREEN Alliance, and the University’s CAPAS, and with the support of Crédit Agricole Italia.

Five days of Citizen Science sessions, conferences, book presentations, special ‘Aperitivi della Conoscenza’ events, film screenings and much more. Opening ceremony with Luca Mercalli (via video link)

Seminar at Wednesday, 29 April 2026 – 13:30–14:15 (Room A+B – Campus – Cascina Ambolana “Prof. Antonio Moroni”)

At 5.30 pm at the ParmaUniverCity Info Point with Marina Caldara

At the Sant’Elisabetta Centre, as part of the advanced training project “The Challenges of Packaging for the Circular Economy”. Researchers from Denmark, Spain and Austria engage with the Italian industry

At 3 pm at the University’s main campus, as part of the agreement with Cittaslow International

On 28 April, from 2 pm to 8 pm at the tables in the School of Scientific Engineering, the ‘UNIPR Installation Party’ will take place, an initiative organised by EMS-APS, Ateneo Sostenibile and LUG Parma

At 9.30 am in the Aula dei Filosofi, organised by the Centre for European and International Affairs as part of its collaboration with the Permanent Observatory on Legality

Education, research and international cooperation for nature conservation. Guests include South Africans Matt Lindenberg, founder of the Global Conservation Corps, and Orlat Ndlovu, Head of Ranger Services at the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

During the week of April 13–19, the University of Parma will also take part in Paper Week, hosting events, meetings, and outreach activities dedicated to paper recycling and sustainability, thus contributing to the promotion of a circular‑economy culture across the local area

An event in which participating students, divided into teams, will be tasked with designing new reusable packaging solutions made from paper or cardboard for a food or non-food product, with the dual aim of devising more sustainable solutions and ensuring the packaging can be reused

A joint initiative between the University and the Parma branch of the CAI, with Unipr lecturers and CAI volunteers

The University of Parma’s weekly public engagement events are back. There will be 26 events held in two series at the ParmaUniverCity Info Point: one in spring and one in autumn

Representing the University of Parma is researcher Michele Carbognani from the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences

A meeting focusing on the hydrogeological structure of the Municipality of Parma, organised by Parma Sostenibile and the University of Parma

A seminar to assess the impacts and scenarios for businesses

At 2.30 pm at the main campus, as part of the “Food for Future” project, featuring Italian and international experts

Places are limited. Register by 19 March

Organised by the University and CIAC. On 18 March: ‘A Safe Space in Reception’; on 25 March: ‘Stolen Time, Regained Time’

Antscan: the world’s largest collection of ultra-high-resolution 3D models of insects, featuring over 2,200 scans of ants from hundreds of species

Series of meetings From Friday, 16 January 2026 - 09:00

To Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 12:30

Auditorium - Campus - Multipurpose Complex

Two days at the Science and Technology Campus dedicated to students, focused on developing innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. Registration is open until March 13

Collaboration between the University and the Parma Section of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), with Unipr lecturers and CAI volunteers. On 14 March in the Torrechiara area, on 11 April at Monte Fuso, and on 16 May in Val Tarodine

Following last year's success, lectures open to everyone will resume on 26 February to promote awareness of the climate crisis. Online and in the lecture hall every Thursday at 4.30 p.m.

A conference dedicated to sustainable technologies and applications in the tomato supply chain at the Science and Technology Campus

From 6 p.m. on Friday 20 to 5 a.m. on Saturday 21, the lights at the main campus, Palazzo Zunti and the San Francesco complex will be turned off

A webinar organised by the University of Parma on 12 and 13 February explores how citizens' assemblies and other participatory tools can strengthen democracy in climate policy. Three sessions with Italian and international experts analyse institutions, the functioning of climate assemblies and prospects for democratic innovation. The event is online, free and open to the public