Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Budget
€903,888,323
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
13
2.2 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna stands among the most important institutions of higher education in the European Union with 31 departments, 260 degree programs, 51 Phd, 59 specializations and 92 masters, 97,235 enrolled students (11,302 international), 2,623 permanent professors, 800 researchers and 3,458 administrative staff. The primary goals of the University are teaching and research aimed at pursuing critical knowledge open to dialogue and interaction between cultures, respecting the freedom of science and teaching. The Strategic Plan 2022-2027 is centred on the 4 dimensions of education, research, third mission and people, striving for quality in all domains and contributing to creating value for society and towards the common good. The University believes in responsible research and innovation and is committed to open science, research ethics and integrity, gender equality, public engagement and scientific education.
EU Legislative Interests
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna contributes to implementing the European Commission political priorities for 2024- 2029 ERA policy. Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna participated to discussions on the development and implementation of the following policies as member of some relevant European university associations and networks (i.d. The Guild, European University Association -EUA, Coimbra Group Network). For what concerns the European Research & Innovation policies: - proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (“MFF”) – period 2028-2034 - proposals for the next Framework Programme for Research & Innovation (FP10), the next European Collaborative Funding (ECF) and the next Erasmus+ for the 2028–2034 programming period - Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) - Innovation Act - European Research Area (ERA) Act - Use of Health Data for Research Purposes, including the European Health Data Space and secondary data use - International Cooperation in Research and Innovation - Research Security and Risk Mitigation Measures -Future framework for European University Alliances For what concerns EU policies in Education and Training, and in cooperation for development: - Proposal from European Commission for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 (2025) -A Blueprint for European Degree (2024) - Council Resolution on a joint European degree label and the next steps towards a possible joint European degree (2025) - The Union of Skills – Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (2025) - Report on the outcomes and transformational potential of the European Universities initiative, by DG EAC (2025) - Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027. - Management Plan 2025 – Directorate-General for International Partnerships contributing to general objective 6 ‘A global Europe – leveraging our power and partnerships’ of the European Commission Strategic Plan 2025-2029.
Communication Activities
Public Consultation on “EU funding for competitiveness” - consultation period 12 February 2025 - 07 May 2025 Public consultation on “Performance of the EU budget” - consultation period 12 February 2025 - 07 May 2025 Public consultation on “Implementing EU funding with Member States and regions” - consultation period 12 February 2025 - 07 May 2025
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://www.unibo.it/en/research/international-networks-and-associations https://www.unibo.it/en/university/international-outreach/international-outreach
Organisation Members
https://www.unibo.it/en/research/international-networks-and-associations https://www.unibo.it/en/university/international-outreach/international-outreach
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.