Activities
Friday, July 10 2026
Dia · Setmana
10:00
Biotechnology Annual Congress 2026: meeting of sector leaders in Barcelona
Description:
The Association of Biotechnologists of Catalonia and the Spanish Federation of Biotechnologists, in collaboration with the UAB and other universities and entities, have organised a new edition of the Biotechnology Annual Congress (BAC). The event will take place at the UAB Faculty of Biosciences. BAC Barcelona 2026 will bring together leaders in the field of biotechnology from all over Spain and other regions. The initiative promotes the exchange of knowledge, the generation of opportunities between students, researchers and companies in the sector (such as Almirall, Hipra, Ysios Capital, Pharma X Solutions, Minoryx, SpliceBio and Proteintech), and the contribution to the growth of the biotechnology ecosystem.
The programme includes conferences with leading figures from the scientific and business worlds, round tables on current challenges in biotechnology, workshops aimed at professional development, networking spaces between students and companies, and the exhibition of scientific posters in a competition format. Speakers will include Benedetta Bolognesi, biotechnologist at the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia; Sílvia Osuna, professor of experimental sciences and mathematics at the Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies; Antonio Ferrer, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, and many others.
More information and full programme.
Place: Faculty of Biosciences
Date: Friday 10, July2026 - 10:00h
End date: Friday 10, July2026 - 15:00h
15:00
Conversation about professional careers in the EU
Description:
The UAB European Documentation Centre will be organising a session entitled Conversa sobre la carrera professional a la UE [Conversation about professional careers in the EU]. The conference will highlight career opportunities within European Union institutions and address questions regarding the pathways to entering this professional field. The event will take place online, and registration is required, as there are a total of 13 places available.
The session will be led by Carlos Pérez, European Commission official and UAB alumnus. Pérez will share insights from his experience at the European Commission and offer practical guidance to students interested in pursuing a career within the European sphere.
Place: Online session
Date: Friday 10, July2026 - 15:00h
Monday, September 7, 2026
09:00
Eighth Ibero-American Congress of Egyptology
Description:
From 7 to 9 September, the Hotel Exe Campus located at the Vila Universitària will host the 8th Ibero-American Congress of Egyptology, organised by the UAB Institute of Near Eastern Studies. The event will bring together representatives from the field of Ibero-American Egyptology and aims to contribute to the development of the discipline and the creation of networks for debate and academic exchange among researchers.
Place: Hotel Exe Campus (Vila Universitària)
Date: Monday 7, September2026 - 09:00h
15:00
Welcome Days. Become a UABer. Institutional welcome.
Description:
Start your UAB experience by getting to know the university and kick off an unforgettable journey! Limited places available.
Date: Monday 7, September2026 - 15:00h
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
12:00
Welcome Days. Become a UABer. Catalan from scratch.
Description:
Learn your first few words in Catalan in a fun way and get ready to immerse yourself even more in the local culture.
Date: Tuesday 8, September2026 - 12:00h
13:30
Welcome Days. Become a UABer. The UAB’s cultural programme!
Description:
Discover all the cultural activities on offer throughout the academic year and find the ones that inspire you most.
Date: Tuesday 8, September2026 - 13:30h