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The University of Barcelona, cradle of modern architecture in Catalonia
An exhibition in the Historic Building brings to light the history of the School of Architecture and its fundamental role in shaping contemporary Barcelona.
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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.
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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.
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The rector of the UB takes part in the Catalunya Futura seminar
Joan Guàrdia spoke at a session on talent and competitiveness at the 12th Catalunya Futura seminar, which focused on Catalonia’s socio-demographic challenges.
The University in the media All impacts
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La Vanguardia
Özlem Türeci, awarded an honorary doctorate by the UB: “Most cancers will be treatable with RNA vaccines”
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El País (Betevé)
Petites Mirades, from the UB. From wanting to be a street cleaner to dreaming of becoming a scientist.
Agenda All the activities
Presentation of the UB campaign in Oxyrhynchus
Exhibition “Intramurs. The cradle of modern architecture in Catalonia (1872–1962)”
The University of Barcelona since 1450: a history of our alma mater
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‘Més enllà del conte’. Episode 5: “Disney’s live-action films: what do we think?”
We are talking about a type of film that has become very popular recently, but which generates a lot of controversy: live-action adaptations. The animated films we enjoyed as children are now being brought to life by real actors. In this episode, we hope to answer a few questions: are they well made or poorly made? Are they faithful to the original films? Are they really necessary? Why are they made?
Llars Mundet will host Europe’s most advanced centre for applied neuroscience
On Monday, the University of Barcelona, the Barcelona Provincial Council and the Government of Catalonia presented the project to rehabilitate the former theatre at Mundet Campus to house the future research centre, the Barcelona Centre for Applied Neurosciences (BCAN), a high-level scientific facility that aims to position Catalonia as an international benchmark in neuroscience applied to health.
Protect your passwords, do not share them
An unexpected message or an urgent request can be deceptive. At university, sharing or neglecting your password not only puts you at risk, but the entire community. Every digital decision matters: before you trust, verify; before you share, think. And if you believe your password may be compromised, change it immediately.
UB Memories. Episode 2
A journey through the living memory of the University of Barcelona. Antoni Trilla, Pilar Romera, Rosa Lluch and Maisaa Chetouani, all four linked to the UB in one way or another, share unique anecdotes that have shaped their story. Stories full of humour, curiosities and moments that define the university spirit.
Barbies, Bratz and plastic princesses: what did toys teach us?
In this programme, we discuss toys and their role in children’s entertainment. We analyse how Barbie and Bratz dolls have become generational icons and benchmarks in the toy industry, and we reflect on why these dolls have had such an impact and what they reveal about society and the models they convey.
The psychology of conflict, with Imma Armadans
If you have ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, this episode of PsicoUB is like a toolbox for taking care of yourself while nurturing your relationships. We talk about arguments with partners and discussions with friends, but mostly about how to turn that “it’s either you or me” into “what do we both need to be happy?”. We do this with Imma Armadans, social psychologist.
Science, polycrisis and the economies of the future
In this episode, we explore knowledge production in the biomedical field from the perspective of the anthropology of science, based on the work of Violeta Argudo Portal. We talk about how value systems are constructed in scientific practice and examine the political economy of scientific knowledge production through an ethnographic approach to biobanks, cancer research and assisted reproduction.
Extremaduran, a questioned language
Very often, the speech varieties of certain areas of Extremadura, such as Las Hurdes, have been regarded as mere varieties of Spanish, and their speakers have been told that what they speak is simply "bad Spanish". However, a movement has emerged to dignify and reclaim the distinctiveness of Extremaduran. Aníbal Martín, a writer, translator and cultural communicator, is a leading activist in this movement to dignify and recognize Extremaduran as a language.
