Press releases
The percentage of female professors at the UB has increased by 14% over the last decade, reaching 35% 05/03/2026
On the occasion of 8 March, the UB has presented data that shows the University’s positive progress towards gender equality.
Antoni Llardén takes office as the new president of the Board of Trustees of the University of Barcelona 05/03/2026
He has held various senior positions in the infrastructure and energy.
A questionnaire allows for reliable measurement of cancer patients’ concerns 04/03/2026
Women and younger people tend to show greater concern.
Statement from the University of Barcelona regarding the armed conflict in Iran and the Middle East 03/03/2026
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.
Immunologist Özlem Türeci to receive an honorary doctorate for developing mRNA-based vaccines 03/03/2026
An expert in cancer immunotherapy, Türeci led the Lightspeed project that developed the first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.
A sea without borders: an acoustic telemetry network between France and Catalonia reveals the connectivity of the gilthead seabream in the Mediterranean 26/02/2026
A study identifies new patterns in the migration of gilthead seabream during the breeding season and calls for a review of the sustainable management of a species that is emblematic of the Mediterranean and of great economic interest to the fishing industry.
The University of Barcelona presents VISI-ON-BRAIN, a training and research network in neuroscience based on new-generation human models 25/02/2026
This is a large-scale European project, with €4.5 million in funding, which connects the UB with the best research centres in Europe.
Researchers discover how an anti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss 24/02/2026
A study in mice provides new evidence on the mechanism of action of tirzepatide, a drug approved for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.