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Institutional
05-03-2026
Illa informs university rectors of the Government’s commitment to universities in the new budget
During the meeting, Illa expressed the need to have the new accounts in place to achieve the goal of “being one of the 50 most innovative regions in Europe by 2030.”
Institutional
05-03-2026
Antoni Llardén takes office as the new president of the Board of Trustees of the University of Barcelona
He has held various senior positions in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Equality
05-03-2026
The percentage of female professors at the UB has increased by 14% over the last decade, reaching 35%
The percentage of female professors at the UB has increased by 14% over the last decade, reaching 35%
Institutional
03-03-2026
Immunologist Özlem Türeci to receive an honorary doctorate for developing mRNA-based vaccines
An expert in cancer immunotherapy, Türeci led the Lightspeed project that developed the first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.
Technology
06-03-2026
The UB strengthens its role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at 4YFN during the Mobile World Congress
The sustainable food startup TooMush won the University Talent Pitch: The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs award for offering a 100% plant-based alternative to meat made from a specific type of mushroom.
Institutional
03-03-2026
Statement from the University of Barcelona
In relation to the armed conflict in Iran and the Middle East, the University of Barcelona reiterates its commitment to the values of peace, democracy and human rights, as well as its rejection of all forms of violence.
Research
04-03-2026
A questionnaire allows for reliable measurement of cancer patients’ concerns
Women and younger people tend to show greater concern.
Research
03-03-2026
Paradigm shift in the treatment of 'Staphylococcus aureus'
A study led by the UB, HUB and IDIBELL shows that combining antibiotics can improve the prognosis for patients affected by the presence of this bacterium in the blood.