A pilot treatment plant developed by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Aigües de Manresa S.A. Empresa Municipal generates added value products while simultaneously treating wastewater. The technology used improves the treatment process and at the same time extracts the phosphorus and materials used to manufacture bioplastics. Read more
The interlacing of more than 1,000 360º images allows users to view eight kilometres of a virtual tour around the faculties, green areas, public transport, services and artistic heritage of the university. Read more
During the next two months, archaeologists will extract some 150 wooden pillars from the cabins and other constructions belonging to the Neolithic settlement. This year's dig, co-led by the UAB, will include the participation of 50 people, including undergraduate archaeology students. Several dissemination activities will also be organised. Read more
A study conducted by the universities Pablo de Olavide and the UAB has identified a functional brain pattern linked to cognitive behavior able to activate an iPad’s touchscreen. Results may be useful in brain-machine interfaces, for people with physical difficulties to communicate. Read more
Oil palm plantations are replacing 40% of tropical forests and 32% of basic grain crops, according to an Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) research conducted in Guatemala. It is estimated that 25 years are needed to make the ground fertile again after an oil palm plantation. Read more
The socio-educational programme Campus Ítaca will take plane at the UAB Bellaterra Campus during the months of June and July. The aim of the programme is to give more opportunities to adolescents from unfavourable economic backgrounds and good grades to encourage them to continue with their studies. Read more
On 19 June the Government of Catalunya, the university community, social and economic agents and parliamentary groups signed an agreement to debate and reach a consensus on the future model of Catalonia's universities.
Professor Salvador Ventura was recently appointed director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (IBB) of the UAB, and will take over from Professor Xavier Daura, who has been the institute's director for the past six years. Professor Nerea Roher will be institute's new assistant director.
Interview
Interview with David W. Spike, historian at the American University of Paris, who offered a conference at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities entitled "A Testimonial to the Nobility of the Spaniards of Mauthausen". Read more
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