Istruzione e Formazione
Bologna Business School opens the New Campus: A School for the New Millennium, dedicated to experiential learning, where interdisciplinarity drives innovation
Founded in 2000 and rooted in the 1,000 years of history of the University of Bologna, BBS represents the school for the new Millennium. Established by four departments of the University of Bologna, BBS is now a foundation of around 20 members, predominantly businesses. Backed by 12 different departments, BBS brings to life an interdisciplinary approach – supported by a faculty of over 300 professors, composed of 50% academics and 50% managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs – designed to foster innovation.
The opening of the New Campus, held this morning, was attended by the Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, EFMD President, Eric Cornuel , MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects Founder and Design Director, Mario Cucinella , Ferrari CEO, Benedetto Vigna , BBS Dean, Max Bergami and President Romano Prodi . The event brought together local institutions, representatives from the academic world, and prominent business figures, embodying the spirit and mission of Bologna Business School as a hub for fruitful exchange between these two worlds.
The New Campus consists of three state-of-the-art buildings designed according to the highest sustainability standards, set amidst green spaces, on a site where incomplete structures once stood. Thanks to MCA's project and the collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna, a contemporary, eco-sustainable complex dedicated to in-person teaching has been created, perfectly integrated into the landscape. The New Campus is connected to the historic headquarters of Bologna Business School at Villa Guastavillani, built in 1575 by Cardinal Filippo Guastavillani and restored for the Jubilee of 2000. This new campus is a symbol of the future that connects with the roots and history, not just of Bologna, but of the very concept of university.
The architectural and sustainability aspects come together in the new structure, which employs solutions that allow for optimal control of light, heat, and energy consumption, with a photovoltaic system that powers the entire Campus. Thanks to the large park surrounding the Campus, a system for collecting and managing rainwater has also been implemented, making it reusable during the summer months.
The internal spaces go beyond the concept of a traditional classroom, with all areas designed for interpersonal interaction and experiential learning.
Max Bergami , Dean of BBS, commented:
said Mario Cucinella , Founder and Design Director of MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects
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