The Institute

We promote quality research thanks to the experience and complementary of the members of the Institute and the synergy between research groups. 
We consider it relevant to contribute to the development of the research and professional careers of the members of the Institute at all levels, as well as to the transfer, visibility, and valorization of research results and group activities. We work in a network, connecting with various agents involved and other internatinoal research centers. Our social commitment is clear, putting ourselves at the service of the current educational reality and striving to foster knowledge transfer and apply the obtained results for a positive impact on society. 
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In accordance with its mission, the IREUB aspires to become a national and international reference center and promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the issues or topics under study. This interdisciplinarity allows research to be addressed from various perspectives, thus overcoming thematic fragmentation. This approach is increasingly necessary because, as manifested in the various areas of knowledge, the most innovative research topics are often found at the intersections of different disciplines.

On the other hand, by emphasizing joint research, the IREUB aims to achieve better use of resources (both human and material), an intellectual and scientific production with its own quality stamp, internationalized and interdisciplinary research, and consequently, a more significant acquisition of resources.

  • Strengthen research activity in the field of education and synergies between researchers and research groups in the areas of knowledge that are its own. 
  • Create and consolidate research lines with leading projects in the different sectors of education. 
  • Promote excellence in research. 
  • Create systems for the projection and transfer of research from a multidisciplianry and internationalizing perspective. 
  • Contribute to the training of researchers and offer advisory, consultancy, and guidance services on topics specific to our fields.
  • Cooperate with other research institutions of the UB and with other universities and public and private entities to define shared research strategies.
  • Strengthen innovation processes in different educational fields. 
Promotion of Research
Strategic area to strengthen research funding and the acquisition of economic and human resources. Promotion of strategic projects that respond to current scientific policies in knowledge generation and the challenges of the global agenda expressed in the SDG objectives, fostering interdisciplinarity as a fundamental axis of research at the Institute. This also includes support for the internationalization of research and networking.
Visibility and Dissemination of Research
Strategic area to consolidate and project the image of the IRE, making its members and the value of the educational research they develop more visible, along with the transfer of knowledge and research results. Contributing to the communication of results through various channels, as well as disseminating knowledge appropriately to different stakeholders and the general public, in collaboration with other UB units.
Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
Strategic area to introduce ethical values, principles, and requirements across research and innovation in alignment with the RRI agenda, fostering social responsibility at the University and strengthening the relationship between research and society. Actions to identify priorities, opportunities, and needs to enhance this approach in research, and to support the development of activities and projects with an RRI agenda.
Training for Research
Strategic area to contribute to the development of high-quality research that addresses scientific, disciplinary, and social challenges within the context of current science and technologies. Training actions for Institute members to particularly strengthen the advancement of open science. Internal training initiatives and the provision of external services.