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The UAB Physical Activity Service (SAF) organises for 26, 27 and 28 May the 40th Anniversary SAF-Days (you can consult the schedules and activities in the previous link). The event, which will take place at the SAF facilities, aims to celebrate four decades of sports, health and community at the UAB. The activity will be open to both members and non-members, with members having the opportunity to book exclusive sessions, as usual, 48 hours before.

The programme includes different guided activities such as tono-step, zumba, aquacross, toning and paddle tennis in pairs, with the aim of enjoying sports through proposals that adapt to different preferences. Once the special sessions are over, the anniversary will close with a special schedule of sports sessions and awards starting on 26 May and culminating on 28 May with the activities "An evening to take care of ourselves: 40 years of health at the UAB campus".

Place: Servei d’Activitat Física (SAF)

Date: Tuesday 26, May2026 - 13:00h

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The Research in Sociology of Religion (ISOR) group of the UAB organises a new session of the ISOR seminar entitled " Religion in caricature: populism and artistic freedom". The activity will address the relationship between the satirical representation of religion, populism and the limits of artistic freedom and expression in today's societies.

The session will be led by Daniel Gamper, lecturer in moral philosophy at the UAB. Gamper will reflect on the tensions between religious sensitivity, public debate and contemporary artistic creation.

Place: Faculty of Political Science and Sociology (Boardroom)

Date: Tuesday 26, May2026 - 15:00h

Place: Cultural Centre - Vilanova del Vallès

Date: Tuesday 26, May2026 - 19:00h

End date: Tuesday 26, May2026 - 20:00h

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The Cultural Centre will host a conference on forest management, led by Professor Xavier Gabarrell Durany.

Dr. Gabarrell is a professor of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, researcher at the ICTA-UAB, and Vice-Rector for Campus and Sustainability at UAB. He specialises in sustainability, circular economy, urban agriculture and waste management, and has an extensive academic and research background.

The conference will provide an informative overview of the main challenges and opportunities related to sustainable forest management, focusing on environmental preservation and sustainability strategies.

The activity is open to the public, professionals and anyone interested in environmental issues.

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The Faculty of ARts & Humanities of the UAB is organising on 27 May at 1:00 p.m. the presentation of the book Les Pintures de Sixena. Un foc que enca crema. The activity will take place in the Periodicals Room of the UAB Humanities Library.

The work of Albert Velasco, lecturer in History at the University of Lleida, offers an immersive journey to learn about the origins of the National Art Museum of Catalonia through one of the most important paintings in Europe from the end of the Romanesque period, between the 12th and 13th centuries. The event will begin with an opening speech by Carles Sànchez, vice-dean of Communication at the Faculty of Arts & Humanities of the UAB. There will also be a round table discussion with Velasco, Sànchez and Jesús Brufal, lecturer in Ancient and Medieval Sciences at the UAB.

Place: Humanities Library (Periodicals Room)

Date: Wednesday 27, May2026 - 13:00h

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On 28 and 29 May the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education organises the 39th EAEVE Assembly. The event will take place at the UAB Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The assembly brings together academics, professionals and institutions linked to European veterinary training with the aim of debating and exchanging knowledge on the main challenges in education in the field. This year's edition will also serve to address the processes of teaching innovation, academic quality, international accreditation, and the transformation of veterinary professional practice.

The day will begin with a welcome speech by Ramon Vilanova, UAB Vice-Rector for Studies and Quality, in the conference hall of the Rectorat building. It will also include plenary sessions, institutional work spaces, presentations of innovative initiatives, and activities aimed at fostering collaboration between faculties and European organisations. Issues related to sustainability, global health, animal welfare and the impact of new technologies on veterinary training will also be addressed.

Place: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Date: Thursday 28, May2026 - 09:00h

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The Institute of Labour Studies will hold the ninth IET conference, entitled "Envelliment i treball. Reptes i transformacions en el mercat laboral" ["Ageing and Work. Challenges and Transformations in the Labour Market"] on 29 May at 9:30 a.m. The activity will take place in the plenary hall of the Labour, Economic and Social Council of Catalonia (CTESC). The conference is free and open to the public with prior registration.

The conference will be dedicated to analysing the social, economic and labour impacts of current demographic changes. It will bring together researchers, professionals and representatives of social entities to reflect on the main challenges linked to the ageing of the population and its consequences on the labour market. The conference will focus on issues such as ageism, inequalities affecting older workers, the sustainability of pension systems, the extension of working lives, and the role of public policies in the current demographic transition.

The programme includes an opening session with a presentation by Alejandra Chulián, lecturer in psychology at the Universidad a Distància de Madrid, moderated by Óscar Molina, director of the Institute of Labour Studies. Subsequently, two round tables will be held. The first, focused on the labour market and ageing, will feature the participation of David Luque, lecturer in sociology at the University of Oviedo, and Riccardo Dalla, lecturer in sociology at the Open University of Catalonia, moderated by Mireia Bolíbar, lecturer in sociology at the UAB. The second table will address policies and experiences at the local level related to ageing and work, with the participation of Lourdes Charles, member of the Somseniors association, and Laia Sánchez, member of the Citilab Cornellà laboratory. The table will be moderated by Joan Rodríguez, lecturer in sociology at the UAB.

Place: CTESC Plenary Hall, Barcelona (Carrer de la Diputació 284)

Date: Friday 29, May2026 - 09:30h