About
At the University of Cagliari, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines. Our rich history, combined with a vibrant community of students and faculty, enables us to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary research. We prioritize engagement with local and international partners to drive economic and social development in our region. Together, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders and thinkers through cutting-edge education and transformative experiences.
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
1 Adapting to and mitigating demographic trends in rural areas through evidence-based planning and innovative solutions4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures2 Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture4 Enhancing plant protein production to bolster the resilience of agricultural systems and EU self-sufficiency in plant protein used as feed8 Exploring the potential of controlled environment agriculture (CEA)9 Strengthening the EU crop breeding research and innovation ecosystem for competitive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate19 Open topic: Innovating for onfarm post-harvest operations, storage and transformation of crops into food and non-food products20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy6 Indicators for the transition to sustainable and circular economy8 Bioprospecting and optimized production of the terrestrial natural products: new opportunities for bio-based sectors10 Support to the EU Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative: scoping action11 Demonstration of reduced energy use and optimised flexible energy supply for industrial bio-based systems12 Harmonizing and optimising composting plants performances in Europe16 Open Topic: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs
Clean environment and zero pollution
2 Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems3 Environmental biotechnology applications in service of remediation of polluted ecosystems
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
4 Large-scale in situ biodiversity observations for better understanding of biodiversity state, drivers of its decline and impacts of policies5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate6 Assessing and modelling socio-economic impacts of nature restoration7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity10 Supporting the implementation of nature restoration measures for sustainable farming systems11 Living labs and lighthouses co-creating innovative solutions for forests and freshwater ecosystems restoration12 Breeding for resilience: enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
4 Operationalisation of bioeconomy sustainability principles7 Strengthening the European Research Area by enhancing the bioeconomy research and innovation ecosystem in BIOEAST countries