Making geothermal energy accessible almost anywhere: the goal of DeepU project

02.02.2024

Easily accessible deep geothermal resources for heating and power are fundamental for accelerating the decarbonisation of energy supplies in Europe. The goal of the DeepU project is increasing the accessibility of deep geothermal resources for low carbon heating and power generation, by offering a substantial reduction of well drilling costs to deliver deep heat exchange systems. The project, coordinated by the University of Padua, is funded by the European Union and the technical feasibility of DeepU technology, based on an absolute innovation on the use of laser techniques for deep drilling, is demonstrated at the laboratory scale.

Read more

Academic agreement between the University of Padua and the China University of Geosciences di Beijing

23.01.2024

A relevant academic agreement was recently signed between the University of Padua and the China University of Geosciences in Beijing.The memorandum of understanding is part of a collaboration agreement that the two universities have started a few years ago: it is based on the synergy between the

Read more

Advanced materials for constructions on the Moon: interview with Prof. Shima Pilehvar

22.01.2024

Shima Pilehvar is an Associate Professor at Østfold University College, Norway, and her main research interests are sustainable construction materials and 3D printing technology, whose frontiers can be crucial also for creating, in the future, human settlements on the Moon. Prof. Shima Pilehvar has

Read more

Teaching sedimentology with analogue models: Gilbert-type deltas

19.01.2024

Gilbert-type deltas develop in high-gradient coastal areas and are generally made of of gravelly deposits accumulated by mass transport processes. Deposits accumulated in the transition zone between the delta plain and the front are characterized by variable stratal geometries, which can serve as

Read more

Seminar - Climate predictions: recent developments and applications

Speaker: Dr. Paolo Ruggeri, Department of Physics and Astronomics "Augusto Righi" - University of Bologna | Thursday 18 January 2024 – 4,30 PM | Arduino classroom

18.01.2024

In this seminar, the historical development and the rationale of climate predictions and their contemporary classifications into sub‐seasonal, seasonal and decadal forecasts will be discussed. The seminar will review the state‐of‐the‐art operational predictions and will provide insight into promising proofof‐ concept approaches to bridge them with sectoral applications. Example applications in the context of water management and human health are also provided.

Read more