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Institutional
21-04-2026
The UB presents the 2026 Sant Jordi poster, by creator Jo Milne, at the CRAI Library of the Faculty of Fine Arts
The poster reinterprets a 1540 book and presents reading as a tool for imagining possible futures and other ways of inhabiting the world.
Culture
21-04-2026
Saint George’s Day at UB Editions: a journey through books
On Thursday 23 April, UB Editions will be at Passeig de Gràcia 100, with a stand over 12 metres long. There will be new releases and a selection from the publishing catalogue, as well as a space for authors to sign copies of some recently published titles.
Culture
20-04-2026
An atlas, a Jesuit catalogue and a sermon: the stars of the new “Sponsor a Book” campaign
The aim is to raise €8,200 to restore and digitize these three works, dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, which are held at the UB’s Rare Book and Manuscript CRAI Library.
Divulgation
21-04-2026
Opening of the Geological Garden
It will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m., in front of the Faculty of Earth Sciences.
Archeology
20-04-2026
The UB’s archaeological mission in Oxyrhynchus has found Homer’s ‘Iliad’ inside a Roman-era mummy
The papyrus, placed in the mummy’s abdomen, contains a catalogue of ships. This is the first time a Greek literary text has been found in a mummy.
Internacional
20-04-2026
Conference on internationalization and the future of higher education with representatives from the European academic community
The event, organized as part of the Erasmus Staff Week, will bring together the viewpoints of university networks from Europe and other geographical regions.
Sustainability
20-04-2026
The 14th UB – Família Torres Environmental Conference examines the differing views on climate, energy and agriculture
On 30 April, experts from academia, the agricultural sector, the renewable energy sector and the environmental movement will discuss the main points of contention in green policies.
Culture
15-04-2026
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.