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27-02-2026
The Association Against Cancer promotes research at the University of Barcelona
This organization has awarded grants to projects from various institutions that will be carried out in the province of Barcelona and cover all phases of research and research careers, with the aim of achieving a 70% cancer survival rate by 2030.
Research
27-02-2026
New study on DNA synthesis in bacteria drives the search for next-generation antibiotics
The study reveals the first detailed images of the structure of a protein that could be a new target against bacterial infections.
Divulgation
26-02-2026
La Conversa, the new platform for research dissemination in Catalan is presented at the UB
The rector of the UB, Joan Guàrdia, highlights that “scientific knowledge must have an active presence in public debate.”
Research
26-02-2026
A sea without borders: an acoustic telemetry network between France and Catalonia reveals the connectivity of the gilthead seabream in the Mediterranean
A study identifies new patterns in the migration of gilthead seabream during the breeding season and calls for a review of the sustainable management of a species that is emblematic of the Mediterranean and of great economic interest to the fishing industry.
Technology
26-02-2026
The UB will present its most innovative projects at the Mobile World Congress’s 4YFN
It will showcase spin-offs and start-ups in fields such as digital healthcare, artificial intelligence, sustainability and digital transformation.
History
25-02-2026
The UB launches a digital portal to document the public memory of the Third Carlist War
The project, led by Professor David Cao, identifies and maps monuments, place names and commemorations from 1874 to 1939 linked to the conflict.
Research
25-02-2026
The University of Barcelona presents VISI-ON-BRAIN, a training and research network in neuroscience based on new-generation human models
This is a large-scale European project, with €4.5 million in funding, which connects the UB with the best research centres in Europe.
Research
24-02-2026
Researchers discover how an anti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss
A study in mice provides new evidence on the mechanism of action of tirzepatide, a drug approved for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.