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12-05-2025
Science and TV cameras in the middle of Arctic glaciers
Scientists and journalists take part in a UB expedition to study glaciers in northern Greenland.
Culture
09-05-2025
“We will remain forever faithful”: Raimon and the poetic and political validity of Salvador Espriu
The roundtable of the 3rd International Salvador Espriu Symposium, held at the UB, brings together Raimon, Pau Alabajos and Ramon Balasch to reflect on the poet’s cultural transmission and its current relevance.
Research
09-05-2025
Researchers find how lung bacteria team up to evade the immune system
New study provides innovative insights into why polymicrobial infections are particularly difficult to treat.
Institutional
06-05-2025
Robert J. Zatorre will receive an honorary doctorate for his pioneering research in the neuroscience of music
The solemn ceremony will take place on 12 May, in the Paranymph Hall, with Professor Josep Marco as sponsor and the participation of Zatorre as sponsor of the extraordinary bachelor’s degree awards.
Culture
09-05-2025
Recording of the eighth and last episode with an audience of Cardemcat, the UB videopodcast that has broken down prejudices about sex in Catalan
Entries for the second edition of the Maria Sabater Videopodcast Competition are open until 15 May.
Divulgation
08-05-2025
Climate justice and capitalism, under debate at the 13th UB – Família Torres Environmental Conference
Ten experts will take part on 4 June in this annual event, organized with the advice of the meteorologist Tomàs Molina.
Divulgation
06-05-2025
Geologist Meritxell Aulinas receives the 12th Award for the best dissemination activity at the University of Barcelona
The award, given by the Board of Trustees and the Doctors’ Senate, honours the outreach and dissemination of knowledge and scientific and social values.
Divulgation
08-05-2025
The UB chooses its representative for the “Present your thesis in 4 minutes” competition
Marta Cervera Sospedra, doctoral student of Biomedicine, wins the UB competition.