One of Italy’s oldest and highest ranked universities, the University of Pisa decided to put the individual Gömböc carrying its year of foundation, 1343, on permanent exhibit. The showcase is hosted by the Department of Earth Sciences, the faculty of which has been involved in Gömböc-inspired geomorphological research for several years. The Gömböc was also welcomed by Professor Marco Abate from the Department of Mathematics.
The production of the 90mm tall Gömböc, made of Aluminium-Silicon-Magnesium alloy was sponsored by Mr Otto Albrecht.