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Events
3 November 2026
PLS Film Festival: Contagion
Screening of Steven Soderbergh's film, for an evening dedicated to statistics, with commentary by Marco Novelli
Event Within the Framework of:
Science at the Cinema 2026
4 November 2026
Cent’anni di Emilia-Romagna. Conoscere il territorio attraverso i dati
Convegno per il centenario Istat sulle trasformazioni demografiche, sociali ed economiche dell’Emilia-Romagna. Con la partecipazione di F. Scalone.
9 November 2026
Few children. 50 years of lowest low fertility
Patterns, causes, and consequences of low fertility in Italy and potential policies to support young couples and families with children
9 November 2026
PLS Film Festival: Hidden Figures
Screening of Theodore Melfi's film, for an evening dedicated to computer science, with commentary by Simone Martini and Michael Lodi
Event Within the Framework of:
Science at the Cinema 2026
About us
We help to raise awareness of the importance of statistical literacy in civil society, with a view to fostering active and informed citizenship and building an inclusive and sustainable society.
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Students enrolled on degree programmes in the 2024/2025 academic year89.6%
Graduates in employment three years after graduation in 202353.3%
Proportion of women amongst full Professors, associate Professors and Researchers as at 31 December 2024
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Call for Applications for PhD Programs
For PhD programs starting in autumn 2026, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026.