On the morning of May 23rd, the opening ceremony of Bologna-Millennium City and the University was held in Jia Ding Campus of Tongji University. The exhibition, co-organized by University of Bologna, Italy, Sino-Italian Campus of Tongji and College of Arts and Communications of Tongji will last for one month in forms of pictures, texts and videos to showcase the history and current situation of Bologna University. It consists of 5 video clips and a group of photography works by college students and teachers from Bologna University in themes of tradition, culture and innovation.

On the opening ceremony, Mr. Claudio Melchiorri, Program Director of Alma Tong—a double-degree program of Engineering Department of Bologna University delivered an opening speech as one of the speakers. Prof. Ivano Dionigi, President of Bologna University wished the event a great success via a video clip. Afterwards, a representative from Bologna University gave an introduction to the international major of Bologna University, especially the Alma Tong—a double degree program of automation between Bologna University and Tongji University.