# Scientific research and outreach events in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scientific-research-and-outreach-events-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-20T12:22:12.000Z. Sources: 176. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, various Italian academic institutions and organizations launched initiatives focused on research development and scientific outreach. Initial activities centered on doctoral and professional research connections, such as the University of Bari Aldo Moro’s ‘Research Week 2026 – Research Connections’ and the University of Teramo’s ‘Research Month’. The focus subsequently expanded to broader public engagement through science festivals and STEM outreach. Key initiatives included the Politecnico di Milano’s International Engineering Festival, the ‘SuperScienceMe’ project in Calabria, and the ‘Settimana della Scienza’ (Science Week) involving 12 cities.

As part of the European Researchers' Night, activities intensified across several regions. In Rome, the University of Rome Tor Vergata scheduled events in Testaccio and Frascati, while Humanitas University in Pieve Emanuele offered biomedical research demonstrations. In Emilia-Romagna, Unimore hosted activities in Mantova, alongside events organized by the Society consortium in Bologna, Ferrara, and Ravenna. Recent expansions of the European Researchers' Night have included Milan, Modena, Reggio Emilia, and La Spezia, featuring interactive experiments and researcher-public dialogues. Institutions like UniCamillus have also joined in hosting research-focused weeks.

Academic engagement has increasingly intersected with social and educational forums. In Palermo, conferences addressed the link between declining birth rates and youth distress, while research in Udine highlighted psychological wellbeing challenges among university students, with reports indicating 51.8% of students experience ‘sub-optimal psychological well-being’. Public discussions have expanded to include the role of artificial intelligence, the evolution of religious education, and the promotion of pluralistic citizenship. Additionally, community-focused programs like the ‘In Famiglia Festival’ in Rome, which drew over 5,700 attendees, have emerged to provide support networks for parents, noting that ‘one in two parents feels alone’. In Forlì, the Festival del Buon Vivere has furthered these social dialogues by addressing women's rights and economic education.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Europe hosts diverse scientific and cultural events

Various European cities are hosting scientific, cultural, and social events, including the European Researchers' Night, traditional dance festivals, and academic conferences on social and religious issues.

161 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-scientific-events-to-highlight-climate-and-ocean-research

### 2026-09-17: Italy hosts widespread scientific outreach events and festivals

Italy is hosting numerous scientific outreach events and festivals across various cities, leading up to the European Researchers' Night on September 25, 2026, to bridge the gap between research and the public.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bergamoscienza-festival-to-host-200-events-on-scientific-collaboration

### 2026-09-06: Italian universities host research and doctoral development events

Italian universities are hosting research-focused events this September, including the University of Bari’s Research Week and the University of Teramo’s Research Month to promote innovation and doctoral studies

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-universities-host-research-and-doctoral-development-events

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