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As part of the popular science series Tarima, the UAB Science and Technology Library will be holding a book presentation on 12 February, entitled "Paradojas de la experimentación en animales” [Paradoxes of Experimenting on Animals]. The book focuses on the ethical and philosophical debates related to scientific experiments carried out using animals. The event will be presented by Marta Tafalla, lecturer in Philosophy at the UAB. 

Place: Science and Technology Library. Building C, Southern Entrance

Date: Thursday 12, February2026 - 13:00h

Description:

On Monday 16 February the UAB and CREAF once again organise a tree planting session at the Plaça del Coneixement under the framework of the European Erasmus+ Uforest project.

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) are organising a new planting of trees and shrubs for this Monday 16 February at the Plaça del Coneixement, to expand the campus' climate shelter. Specifically, seven holly oaks and six nettle trees will be planted, as well as some fifty shrubs, including mastic, grey-leaved cistus and rosemary. The tree planting initially was to take place on 12 February, but was cancelled due to the strong winds alert.

The specimens come from donations under the agreement established between the UAB, CREAF and Etifor (WOWnature) within the framework of the European Erasmus+ Uforest project, initiated in 2021. The project aims to promote Europe's innovation capacity between universities, cities and companies to offer a new approach to urban forestry.

The activity will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in front of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, on land previously prepared with the collaboration of volunteers from the Fundació Autònoma Solidària (FAS), in an area close to where the first planting took place in November 2024. The specimens planted on that occasion, a pilot test of thirty trees and fifty shrubs of medium size (neither as small as in reforestations nor as large as is usually done in cities), have survived very well and have grown quite a bit; only four trees have not progressed.

The initiative aims to change the appearance of a concrete urban space and create an environment that softens the effects of climate change on the university community and, at the same time, promotes the biodiversity of the campus. The aim is to make the UAB campus more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis, such as heat waves and the loss of biodiversity, while creating a climate refuge with trees that have low water needs and produce fruits that can also be useful for local fauna. In fact, the species selected for the campus (native Mediterranean tree and shrub species typical of Catalonia's forest ecosystems) attract pollinators and small birds. This initiative also aims to educate and raise awareness among the community about the importance of green spaces in urban environments.

The activity will feature a presentation of the project by Xavier Gabarrell, vice-rector for Campus and Sustainability at the UAB, and Joan Pino, director of CREAF. All the necessary material for planting the trees will be provided and there will be the possibility of adopting a tree. 
 
For more information and to sign up to participate please visit:

https://www.creaf.cat/ca/plantacio-del-refugi-climatic-de-la-uab

https://www.uab.cat/mecenatge/ (under the section Altres campanyes)

Place: Plaça del Coneixement

Date: Monday 16, February2026 - 13:00h

Organiser: UAB and CREAF

Description:

The Department of Prehistory of the UAB, through its CEPAP research team, is organising during the month of February the first free face-to-face training courses in SUGAR (Unified Software for Archaeological Management), a tool the team developed for the integrated management of archaeological data generated during fieldwork and research. 

The courses are aimed at students, researchers and heritage professionals, as well as museums, companies and public administrations.

Three training sessions will be offered:

• 10 February: addressed to all UAB community members.
• 17 February: addressed to non-UAB students and researchers.
• 25 February, addressed to members of the public administration, museums, and archaeology and heritage companies.

A complementary SUGAR course is also offered online as a MOOC course on the Coursera platform, for those interested in learning how to use SUGAR at their own pace.

For more information on how to apply and the training activities' programme, please visit the website. 

Place: Faculty of Arts & Humanities (computer hall)

Date: Tuesday 17, February2026 - 15:00h

Description:

From 18 to 20 February 2026 the local phase of the University Debate League of the Xarxa Vives University Network will be held at the UAB.

During one week the different teams formed by UAB students will debate on the topic: Is democracy in danger?

The winning team will represent the UAB in the final phase of the University Debate League from 27 to 29 April 2026 at the University of Alacant.

More information and registration at this link.

Place: UAB Theatre

Date: Wednesday 18, February2026 - 08:30h

End date: Friday 20, February2026 - 15:00h

Organiser: Community Involvement Unit

Telephone: 935814121

E-mail: info.participacio@uab.cat

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Carme Molinero and Pere Ysàs, lecturers in History at the UAB and authors of the book Alianza Popular / Partido Popular. Del franquismo a la democracia (1976-1996), will be presenting their book on Wednesday 18 February in Barcelona.

The book allows readers to follow the trajectory of the conservative political party Alianza Popular (AP)—which later changed its name to Partido Popular (PP)—during the first twenty years of Spanish democracy. It highlights several important facts: AP did not take part in the constitutional consensus, yet later claimed the status of a constitutionalist and autonomist party. It also rejected most reformist legislation proposed by both UCD and PSOE governments, but eventually accepted it once it recognised its broad support within Spanish society.

Place: Llibreria Byron, Barcelona (Carrer Casanova 32)

Date: Wednesday 18, February2026 - 18:30h

End date: Wednesday 18, February2026 - 20:00h

Description:

The documentary portrays Constantin Brancusi, regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the first half of the 20th century, and examines his profound influence on contemporary American art.

Through testimonies from artists such as Carl Andre, Lynda Benglis, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, and Joel Shapiro, along with commentary on other artists influenced by him, the film explores his artistic legacy.

The project originated from the 1995 retrospective dedicated to Brancusi at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and includes footage of his recreated studio at the Centre Pompidou, as well as insights from curators and art critics who contextualize his work and its continuing relevance.

Free entry, limited by the room's capacity. The box office opens 30 minutes beforehand.

Place: Sala Cinema UAb

Date: Thursday 19, February2026 - 15:00h