Advisory Board Visit for the “Geosciences for Sustainable Development” Excellence Project

The Department of Geosciences hosts the Advisory Board for the Mid-Term Update of the Excellence Project “Geosciences for Sustainable Development”. The event will take place on Friday, 13 February 2026

Women in Geosciences: Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

For 11 February, a collective video from the Department of Geosciences highlights the research, expertise, and everyday work of its women scientists and technicians, promoting visibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities in scien

200 Million Years Ago, Life Bounced Back. Gastropods Show How

A new study led by the Department of Geosciences and Luxembourg’s National Museum of Natural History reveals how marine ecosystems quickly recovered after the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction

Mount Etna volcanic materials as terrestrial analogues of lunar regolith

Led by the Department of Geosciences of the University of Padua, the study shows that selected Mount Etna volcanic deposits can serve as high-fidelity lunar regolith simulants for ISRU and engineering applications

The International Diamond School returns to Bressanone for its sixth edition 

The International Diamond School will run until 31 January, offering a rich programme of lectures, workshops and hands-on sessions. The Department of Geosciences is among the main institutional partners