Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering - University of Bologna

🚀 Applications are now open for SIATHLON!

SIATHLON is a national aerospace engineering challenge promoted by Sapienza University of Rome and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), offering students the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to real-world space-related problems.

📌 How it works:
Participants must choose one of two proposed challenges and submit an original solution in a report (max 10 pages), supported by theoretical, numerical, or experimental evidence. Additional materials (e.g. simulations, CAD/FEM models, or code outputs) can also be included.

👤 Participation is individual.

📅 Deadline: May 3, 2026
📧 Submit your application via email, including your report (PDF) and any supporting materials.

🏆 Submissions will be evaluated by a commission of academics, ASI experts, and aerospace industry professionals. Winners will receive a commemorative medal and support for travel and accommodation to attend the award ceremony in Rome (October 22–24, 2026).

👉 More info:

SIATHLON SIATHLON: LA SFIDA DEL SECOLO

🌟 Curious about the future of innovation? Ready to explore new frontiers? 🚀

📍 Padua, Italy | 📅 May 7–10, 2026

The Galileo Festival of Science and Innovation 2026 invites you to discover how science and technology are shaping our world.
Are you interested in Space Economy, AI, sustainability, robotics, or energy transition?
Do you want to hear directly from leading researchers and industry experts?

🔹 Attend high-level debates, talks, and panels that connect research, technology, and socio-economic impact.
🔹 Experience guided visits to cutting-edge companies and see how innovation translates into real-world solutions.
🔹 Network with innovators, expand your perspective, and understand the challenges and opportunities driving the future.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to expand your perspective and connect with innovators!

📅 Apply by April 19, 2026: https://www.galileofestival.it/academy-il-bando/

🚀 Don't miss "Europrogettazione Spaziale: strategie pubbliche e private per lo sviluppo del territorio"!
Join Hikma and Euroavia Forlì for this exclusive workshop dedicated to the aerospace sector and the power of European project design.

What’s in it for you?
This isn't just a lecture. It’s a deep dive into the aerospace cluster of Emilia-Romagna, where institutional strategy meets industrial innovation.

You will:
- Learn how public-private partnerships fuel territorial growth.
- Understand the mechanics of accessing European funds.
- Get hands-on experience in a live simulation, working in groups to draft a real project proposal!

Meet our guest speakers:
Vincenzo Colla – Vice President of the Emilia-Romagna Region.
Alessandro Curti – CEO of CURTI S.p.A. & President of ANSER.
Giuseppe Calignano – Associate Professor at UniBo.

Details to save:
📅 When: March 20, 2026 | 15:00 – 18:00.
📍Where: Aula 14, Teaching Hub, Forlì.

How to join?
📲 Scan the QR code in the poster below to register!

Don't miss the chance to network with top-tier experts and build practical skills for your future!

🚀 Shape the future of Earth observation! 🌍🛰️

We are thrilled to share an extraordinary opportunity: the EO MakerSpace Hackathon, hosted by WMF We Make Future in collaboration with IngeniArs and supported by the European Space Agency (ESA).

🎯It’s a challenge to co-create the next generation of AI-driven smart sensors for spacecraft. 🛰️

Why should you participate?
🧠 Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain remote access to the GPU@SAT devkit, a powerful hardware/software ecosystem designed for AI and computer vision in the extreme conditions of space.
🛰️ Direct Impact: Develop algorithms capable of processing data directly in orbit, enabling faster disaster detection and more efficient planet monitoring.
🏆 Prestigious Rewards: The top 5 projects will be presented at the ESA Φnnovation Summit. Prizes include tickets to WMF 2027 and the AI Festival!

👥Who are they looking for?
Makers, researchers, start-ups and visionaries!

📅 Key Deadline: Phase I registrations close March 15th!

Don't let your ideas stay grounded. It’s time to give them orbit. 🚀

👉 Learn more and apply here:

EO MAKERSPACE Hackathon Crafting the future of smarter Earth observation systems

‼️ Curious about a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering?
Wondering what the programme includes and how to apply?

Join our International Open Day for an introductory overview of the Aerospace Engineering Master’s Programme at the University of Bologna.

📅 Date: December 4th, 2025 – 13:00–15:00 (CET)
🌐 Online on Microsoft Teams (event held in English)

During the event you will:
🎓 Discover the programme at a glance: its structure, key subject areas and learning objectives;
📝 Get an overview of admission requirements, application steps, and essential documents;
👥 Join a live Q&A session with our tutors, who will answer questions about the course, student support, and the study experience.

🔗 Register here:
https://open.unibo.it/events/motor-vehicle-aerospace-and-mechanical-engineering-area-international-masters-2025

Excited about the possibilities in aerospace engineering?
See if this is the right fit for you! 🤩

MOTOR VEHICLE, AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AREA | Presentation of the International Master's degree programmes December 4, 2025 - Discover online our English-taught Master's degrees in Motor vehicle, Aerospace and Mechanical engineering.

‼️Workshop Event😍
Sensors and Real-Time Acquisition Systems for Engineering hands-on Workshop

Link here to register👇🏼
https://www.eventbrite.it/e/workshop-event-tickets-1964889321855?aff=oddtdtcreator

📆 November 28th, 2025, h: 11:00-15:00
📌 Via L. Montaspro 97, Forlì, Room 0.3

The SCM experience: Company Visit and Dialogue with the Leaders of Advanced Industry 😍✨
Take part in the event to get an inside look at a leading company in material processing technologies!

An exclusive opportunity to discover up close a leading company in material processing technologies, where innovation and expertise drive the evolution of the manufacturing industry.

SCM Group is a world leader in technologies for processing a wide range of materials—wood, plastic, glass, stone, metal, and composites. A key partner for industries in sectors such as furniture, construction, automotive, marine, and aerospace, the Group coordinates a system of industrial excellence with over 4,000 employees and a direct presence on five continents, organized into three major, highly specialized production hubs.

During the visit, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Technology Center, visit the Control Room, and tour the production plant and automated warehouse—the core of SCM’s innovation.

A unique experience designed for students, recent graduates, and Alumni interested in advanced industry, automation, mechatronics, and production processes, with the opportunity to engage directly with SCM Group managers and professionals.

📌 Where: SCM Group | Via Emilia 77, Rimini - GATE 1
📆 November 28th, 2025

Event Agenda:

14:00 | Check-in & Welcome Coffee

14:30 | Technology Center Tour

15:00 | Visit to the Control Room

15:30 | Visit to the Production Plant and Automated Warehouse

16:15 | Company Presentation

16:30 | Talk with SCM Group Managers and Q&A

17:30 | Event Closing

Speakers: 🎙️🎤
Laura Paci, Sales Excellence Manager
Donato Passiatore, Sustainability Manager

Who Can Participate: 🤝
The event is open to University of Bologna students, recent graduates, and Alumni interested in engineering, technology, and industrial innovation, as well as anyone wishing to learn more about the organizational and production models of a globally recognized Italian company.

How to Participate:
To register, first log in to the AMA platform with your credentials, then complete the registration form available on the dedicated Events page.

Not yet part of the Community?
You can join for free by accessing the platform and creating your personal profile.

How to Get There:
SCM Group’s headquarters is located at Via Emilia 77, Rimini, easily accessible by car or public transport.

🚃By train: from Rimini railway station, the site can be reached in about 10 minutes by bus (line 9, with a stop right in front of the company).
🚗By car: take the Rimini Sud exit from the A14 motorway. Visitor parking is available to the left of the main gate.

Event organized in collaboration with Unirimini.

L'esperienza di SCM: visita aziendale e dialogo con i protagonisti dell’industria avanzata Un’occasione esclusiva per conoscere da vicino una realtà leader nelle tecnologie per la lavorazione dei materiali, dove innovazione e competenza guidano l’evoluzione dell’industria manifatturiera.

Dear students,

we would like to inform you about the Helpdesk Forlì For Talents that will be available at our premises of the Engineering Department in Forlì.

Forlì for Talents
📆 HelpDesk dates in via Montaspro, 97:

6th October
20th October
27th October
10th November
24th November
12th December

Hours: from 9.00am to 1.00pm
📌Where: Entrance hall in via Montaspro 97

Main services of the Forlì for Talent desk:
• Support in finding part-time job
• Support in finding an accommodation
• Support in procedures regarding: residence permit, fiscal code, registry registration, healthcare, SPID activation
• Information on associative, cultural and sports life

More information on the website👇🏼

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‼️Notte Europea dei Ricercatori🌌😍🛫🪐🛰️

📌September 26th, 2025
🌍Predappio, 18-00-23:00

An evening dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technologies designed to minimize the environmental impact of aerospace activities.

The program includes guided tours and talks on exciting aerospace topics: the Ciclope laboratory for reducing aerodynamic drag, sustainable mobility in flight mechanics, and satellite missions for Earth observation. 🏎️🛬🛰️
Visitors will discover models and hands-on experiments, from flow visualization to cosmic ray measurements, presented by INFN researchers.😍🌌✨

Along the way, guests can enjoy tastings of local zero-kilometer products, a perfect complement to the theme of reducing environmental impact. 🍕🥐🥧

The evening will conclude with a concert by the 20/21 Ensemble of the ‘Giuseppe Verdi’ Conservatory of Ravenna, featuring a rich and varied repertoire of 20th-century and contemporary music.🎻🎷🎼

Curated by Alessandro Talamelli and Fabrizio Giulietti
Department of Industrial Engineering – University of Bologna

For more information, visit the link👇🏼

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Exciting news from our aerospace engineering hub! 🛩️

Our student team, preparing to compete in the IMechE UAS Challenge in the UK this July 2025, had the opportunity to present their UAV prototype last week at We Make Future in Bologna — one of the most important tech and innovation events in Italy.

This was a great chance to showcase months of hard work, creativity, and engineering talent in front of a wide audience of innovators, professionals, and tech enthusiasts.💡

We’re proud of the progress the team has made and can’t wait to see them at the competition this summer! 💪🇬🇧