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The University of Barcelona counts 161 researchers among the most influential in the world
It also leads a new ranking of researchers with the highest impact over the past year.
Research
Participatory science to identify nocturnal raptors in the wild
A new edition of the census of nocturnal birds of prey in the Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac is back, a participatory activity promoted by the Biodiversity Monitoring Center of Mediterranean Mountains (CMBMM), created by the University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Provincial Council.
Research
UB professors Susana Jiménez-Murcia and Rosa M. Lamuela receive the 2024 Doctor of Alcalá award for research excellence
The award, promoted by the University of Alcalá, recognizes the research career of women scientists in the field of experimental sciences and human and social sciences.
Institutional
The University of Barcelona recognizes the “contribution to the improvement of the institution" of emeritus teaching staff
In total, 74 emeritus teaching and research staff members were honoured.
Institutional
The UB inaugurates a pioneering classroom on oncology podiatry
The new Aula UB Reig Jofre focuses on podiatric care and research to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
Research
Researchers identify key mechanism in human lung development
A study by the UB and IDIBAPS with organoids from embryonic lungs reveals the role of the IGFBP3 protein and opens new avenues for understanding neonatal respiratory pathologies.
Institutional
La UB investeix doctora honoris causa l’ecòloga Belinda Medlyn
Medlyn, experta en l’estudi de les respostes de les plantes davant l’impacte del canvi climàtic, és membre de l’Acadèmia Australiana de Ciència i ha rebut distincions com la Medalla Ralph Slatyer (2022), el reconeixement de l’Investigador de l’Any 2019 de la Universitat de Sydney Occidental, o l’ARC Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship (2019).
Research
The League of European Research Universities calls for research to be communicated with integrity
The new LERU publication advocates that universities should help researchers in their dissemination work through training and supervision to avoid false expectations.