Summer School on Stable Isotopes in Archaeology: International Training at the Intersection of Geosciences and Cultural Heritage
33 students from different countries took part in the Summer School organized by the Department of Geosciences and the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Padua to explore the role of stable isotopes in the study of the past.
Studying Geosciences at the University of Padova
The Department of Geosciences offers Bachelor's degree programmes in Geological Sciences and Earth and Climate Dynamics (taught in English), as well as Master's degree programmes in Geosciences for the Earth, the Environment and the Planets (with a new study track in Planetary Geosciences) and in Geophysics for Earth and Climate Processes, Risks and Resources (taught in English).
Research, Exchange and New Connections: Highlights from the Annual Meeting 2026
Seven short talks, a poster session, and an informal networking opportunity to share research activities and strengthen connections across the Department of Geosciences. Explore the highlights of the Annual Meeting 2026 through the video and photo gallery.
Professor Fabrizio Nestola awarded the 2026 Antonio Feltrinelli Prize for Geosciences
The award was conferred on 12 June at the National Academy of the Lincei in the presence of President Sergio Mattarella. Antonio Feltrinelli Prize is one of Italy’s highest honors in science and culture
The Department of Geosciences has dedicated classroom 2G to Riccardo Pozzobon
The ceremony, held on May 22, brought together university leaders, colleagues, family members, and astronauts trained through the European Space Agency’s PANGAEA Programme to honor Pozzobon’s legacy in planetary geology and astronaut training
The Hall of Palms among the world’s geo-collections of global significance
The prestigious recognition was awarded by the Executive Committee of the International Union of Geological Sciences for the outstanding scientific, historical, and educational value of the fossil palms housed in the Geology and Paleontology Section of the MNU
New insights into Earth’s interior: hydrogen reactions may create water at depth
The Department of Geosciences, with the contribution of Prof. Fabrizio Nestola, took part in a study published in Science Advances showing that, deep within the Earth, the interaction between certain minerals and molecular hydrogen (H₂) may lead to the formation of water
NEWS AND EVENTS
Media and Events
Geophysical surveys on the Grand Combin Glacier as part of the Ice Memory project
10.07.2026A team of researchers from the Department of Geosciences is currently working on the Grand Combin Glacier to carry out geophysical investigations aimed at understanding the impact of rising temperatures on one of the environments most sensitive to climate change
Media and Events
A new weather station to support research at the Department of Geosciences
01.07.2026The new instrument will measure temperature, solar radiation and other key atmospheric parameters, paving the way for new collaborations between research teams across our Department
Media and Events
Advanced materials: a strategic challenge for Europe
26.05.2026A new European report highlights the importance of advanced materials for sustainability, energy, and industrial innovation. The international working group included Luca Valentini, the only representative from an Italian academic institution.
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar - Magnetic Archives of Earth’s History: From Ocean Drilling to Archaeological Chronology
19.05.2026The seminar focuses on the results from International Ocean Drilling Program Expeditions in the North Atlantic Ocean and offers an insight on "human timescales" utilizing archaeomagnetism to reconstruct the Holocene geomagnetic field refining the applicability of archaeomagnetic dating.
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar - Predictability of weather and climate
12.05.2026Tuesday 12 May 2026 - In this seminar, Prof.ssa Corti will explore the concept of predictability in both weather and climate systems, with the aim of clarifying what can realistically be expected from climate predictions, as well as the limitations inherent to them.
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar - Asteroid impact-formed complex diamond structures
05.05.2026Tuesday 5 May 2026 - In the seminar Prof. Németh will demonstrate the ultra-high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis of the hard carbon grains, originally identified as lonsdaleite, from Canyon Diablo meteorite.
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar - Long-runout landslides with longitudinal ridges in the solar system: what controls their formation?
28.04.2026In this seminar Prof.ssa Magnarini will discuss the work that she has done on long-runout landslides with longitudinal ridges on Mars, Earth, and the Moon and she will present the work conducted in Iceland as part of the recently started Marie Curie Fellowship - Tuesday 28 April 2026
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar - Understanding the Complexity of Fluid-Induced Microearthquake Ruptures: Insights from High-Resolution Observations and 3D Dynamic Modeling
23.04.2026In this seminar Prof. Tinti highlights the value of combining high-resolution observations with physics-based modeling to better understand microearthquakes and induced seismicity - Thursday, 23 April 2026
Media and Events
Workshop “Roadmap to the Exploration of Venus Habitability”: an overview in this video
14.04.2026The video from the “Roadmap to the Exploration of Venus Habitability” workshop (9–13 February 2026, Leiden) is online. It highlights discussions on Venus’ potential past habitability, with contributions from an international team of scientists including Barbara de Toffoli (Department of Geosciences)
Seminars - Workshops
Seminar "Career Workshop" - Presentation of the GEMS Master 2026-2027
14.04.2026GEMS (Geoscience for Energy) is Eni’s advanced training program aimed at young graduates who are capable of tackling the challenges of energy and georesources. The seminar will offer an overview of GEMS Master program. - 14 April 2026
