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A “video game” welcome

From 16 to 19 September, the University of Barcelona welcomes the new students with an action dedicated to the history of video games.

Research

UB team describes new biochemistry for RNA at low temperatures

The findings of the new structures that RNA adopts when it folds in on itself below 20°C open up a new scenario for understanding primordial biochemistry and the origin of life.

Last days to register for UB Alma Mater, the first intra-university eSports competition

Members of the UB community can sign up until 20 September.

Research

The UB hosts an international forum on food sustainability

From 8 to 12 September, the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technologies are organizing the international conference LCA FOOD 2024, a leading scientific summit that will address the challenges of achieving a more sustainable, healthy and fair food system in all parts of the world.

Research

A University of Barcelona project to investigate the origin of genetic mutations

Marc de Manuel, researcher at the Faculty of Biology, receives a starting grant from the European Research Council.

Institutional

The University of Barcelona, among the top 200 in the ARWU Ranking

It is the only Spanish university listed in this range.

Solidarity

The University of Barcelona takes in ten refugee students, six of them Palestinians

The UB will cover the cost of students’ studies and accommodation.

Institutional

Starting university: passion, excellence, curiosity and self-improvement

Four students who will begin their studies at the UB next year explain their motivations and aspirations.

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All the UB courses