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Divulgation
17-11-2025
‘The Lancet’ launches series on global social medicine led by an ICREA researcher at the University of BarcelonaCREA de la Universitat de Barcelona
Professor Seth M. Holmes, affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Barcelona, leads the initiative exploring how social forces shape health and healthcare worldwide.
Institutional
12-11-2025
The UB will pay tribute to Gaspar Rosselló, a leading figure in university management and academic life
On Monday, 17 November, at 6.00 p.m., the Paranymph Hall of the Historic Building will host a memorial gathering to honour the personal and institutional career of the physicist and university administrator, who passed away last August.
Culture
11-11-2025
The Barcelona Pensa festival fills the UB with philosophy, science and critical thinking
From 17 to 21 November, the UB will host several activities as part of the festival, which combines reflection, art and science and features prominent figures such as Marina Garcés, Valeria Campos and Constanze Rhum.
Research
14-11-2025
A system for targeted drug delivery using magnetic microrobots
Microrobots can be transported and activated in a safe and controlled manner, marking a decisive step forward in the use of these technological devices in targeted medical treatments.
Divulgation
13-11-2025
The UB collaborates with the Barcelona Education Consortium to prevent and detect sexual violence against children in educational environments
The GReVIA research group, led by Noemí Pereda, professor at the Faculty of Psychology, has provided training to professionals in educational centres in Barcelona.
Research
13-11-2025
How did animal life transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments?
For the first time, a study provides answers to some unknown aspects about how the genome of animals changed during the process of terrestrialization. It also reveals that much of the adaptation to life outside the aquatic environment is a surprisingly predictable process.
Research
12-11-2025
The UB is the Spanish university with the most influential researchers in the world
The University of Barcelona has seven scientists on this prestigious list.
Institutional
12-11-2025
The UB participates in a platform promoted by China on innovation in AI in university teaching
It is the only European centre involved in this pioneering initiative to explore and exchange new mechanisms for the use of AI in teaching.