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Institutional
14-04-2026
The 3rd Maria Sabater Videocast Competition has been launched to support student-created channels
Undergraduate, postgraduate, master’s and doctoral students can submit their entries until 15 May. The winning project will produce eight monthly episodes during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Institutional
14-04-2026
The University of Barcelona receives the 2026 Saint George’s Cross
The Government of Catalonia honours the institution, founded in 1450, for its long-standing contribution to knowledge, research and education, and for its key role in Catalonia.
Research
14-04-2026
An innovative model for studying key cells in heart development and repair
A study led by the UB presents a new in vitro model of fibroblasts, cells that play a vital role in the formation and regeneration of the heart.
Institutional
13-04-2026
Agreement to restore the Dragon Gate at the Güell Pavilions
The Institute of Urban Landscape and Quality of Life and the World Monuments Fund are funding the restoration.
Institutional
13-04-2026
Agreements with two leading institutions within the university and research system of the Brazilian state of Paraná
The University of Barcelona has signed cooperation agreements with the Araucária Foundation and the Federal University of Paraná.
Internacional
13-04-2026
The UB will bring together international experts to analyse the political role of science
On 16 and 17 April, a series of sessions at the Raval Campus will bring together, among others, Manuel Delgado, Iñaki Rivera, David Bondia and the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo.
Research
10-04-2026
The Doctoral Research and Dissemination Conference serves as a platform for networking among PhD students
More than 200 people participated in it, presenting 87 posters and 53 talks inspired by research experiences.
Research
10-04-2026
Artificial intelligence and drones to select the most resilient wheat
A study led by the University of Barcelona and Agrotecnio presents a new strategy for identifying wheat varieties that are more productive and better adapted to climate change.