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The UPC at the Smart City Expo World Congress and the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit
Once again, the UPC participated in the Smart City Expo World Congress, which took place in Barcelona from 5 to 7 November. In addition to showcasing the latest advancements in urban innovation, the University and its entrepreneurial ecosystem had a... -
Deep tech, world-changing technologies take centre stage in the new ‘Algorrritmes UPC’
The latest episode of the Algorrritmes UPC podcast delves into deep tech: disruptive solutions to global challenges with immense transformative potential. This episode features Carles Puente, Fractus co-founder and a professor at the ETSETB, and... -
The CD6 presents a car fitted with AI and optical sensors that gathers thousands of data points to improve autonomous driving
The UPC’s Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development (CD6) has equipped a low-emission vehicle with optical sensors integrated into a complex system for data computing, visualisation and storage as part of the USEFUL project. The car... -
Top Spanish University in Horizon Europe funding
The UPC heads the list of Spanish universities in terms of funding raised and the number of projects under Horizon Europe. With 161 projects, it has obtained 83 million euros in funding so far. -
The coast of Vilanova i la Geltrú has been recognised as the first hope spot in the Iberian Peninsula to promote whale conservation
Vilanova i la Geltrú coastal waters have been recognised as the first marine hope spot in the Peninsula by Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue foundation. In a pioneering project, the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB) of the Universitat Politècnica... -
The UPC hooded jumper and T-shirt at exclusive prices for the university community
The UPC is offering a special discount on the University hooded jumper and T-shirt. This promotion, running until 29 November, allows members of the university community to purchase these items at a special price through the UPCShop store. -
The Unite! alliance holds its 10th Dialogue in Darmstadt
Under the theme “Inspiring People - Sparking Innovation”, the 10th Dialogue of the Unite! alliance will be held in Darmstadt, Germany, from 24 to 26 September. A UPC delegation will participate in the event, which will include a branding event, a... -
A unique hybrid device to generate electricity and store thermal energy in an efficient and sustainable manner
An international research team led by the UPC has created a hybrid device that combines, for the first time ever, molecular solar thermal energy storage with silicon-based photovoltaic energy. It achieves a record energy storage efficiency of 2.3%... -
Catalonia Quantum Academy underway
The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) coordinates the new training platform Catalonia Quantum Academy. This platform aims to promote the internationalisation and mobility of students and researchers, and to attract and retain talent in Catalonia. -
Starting Grant for researcher David Escofet-Martín
Serra Húnter lecturer David Escofet-Martín, from the UPC’s Department of Heat Engines, has been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council to research flame spread rate. This is the main metric to assess the danger posed by a fire... -
A study by the UPC’s CPSV suggests that Spain’s climate will become steppe like by 2050
Spain’s climate could shift from a Mediterranean to a steppe-like climate. If the global warming trend experienced in recent years (1973-2022) continues, by 2050 rainfall is predicted to decrease by 14% to 20%, compared to current levels. This is... -
Unite! students board the U!Train to analyse the European railway network
On 2 September, 30 European students —five from the UPC— are boarding a train from Barcelona to Grenoble, in France. The students will participate in a mapathon, write a manifesto on green mobility in Europe and submit it to EU leaders. -
A predictive tool for personalised psychosis treatment
The UPC’s SOCO and GREC research groups are developing a personalised medicine platform to improve the psychological treatment for psychosis. Based on predictive models, the tool will predict therapy effectiveness to tailor treatment. The prototype... -
The FNB contributes innovative technology to reduce fuel consumption on the Open Arms rescue vessel
Developed by the UPC’s Barcelona School of Nautical Studies with the support of the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub, the project relies on machine learning technologies to reduce fuel consumption while the Open Arms vessel navigates. By minimising the... -
The UPC’s EPSEM is launching a master’s in ICT for the 2024-2025 academic year to train experts in SME digitalisation
The Manresa School of Engineering (EPSEM) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) will begin teaching the master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems in the academic year 2024-2025.... -
End-of-year video: The UPC publishes its first-ever audio-described video
As the academic year draws to a close, the UPC has published a video thanking the entire community for their hard work and welcoming the summer break. Filmed on the Baix Llobregat Campus in Castelldefels, it is the first UPC video featuring audio... -
Researcher Sergi Abadal receives a Proof of Concept grant to study wireless communication in integrated computing environments
Professor and researcher Sergi Abadal Cavallé, from the UPC’s Department of Computer Architecture, has been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept grant to emulate wireless communication among chiplets inside a computing system. -
3D cinema for treating lazy eye in children
A pioneering study conducted by the UPC’s Terrassa School of Optics and Optometry, the Centre for Sensors, Instruments and Systems Development, and the MútuaTerrassa University Hospital provides new data on the effect of 3D movies on visual function... -
3Cat-4, the new UPC nanosatellite, successfully launched from Ariane 6
The 3Cat-4 nanosatellite, developed by the UPC’s NanoSat Lab, is one of seven payloads that have travelled on the Ariane 6 maiden flight, which took off on the night of 9 to 10 July from French Guiana. 3Cat-4 (read “cube-cat-four”) is the only... -
Researchers from the UPC, the BSC-CNS and the UPV/EHU establish the age and origin of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Researchers from the UPC’s Department of Physics on the Terrassa Campus, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have analysed historical observations... -
The UPC stands out in research and academic reputation in the Best Global Universities Rankings
The UPC is ranked among the world’s top 50 in Optics and among the top 100 in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, according to the 2023-2024 Best Global Universities Rankings. It is also the leader among Spanish universities in Engineering, Civil... -
The UPC hosts the annual meeting of the Council for Doctoral Education of the European University Association from 26 to 28 June
The role of data in doctoral education will be the focus of the meeting of the Council for Doctoral Education of the European University Association (EUA-CDE), with representatives from 36 countries. -
Cosmic Research of the UPC’s ESEIAAT is the first Spanish team ever selected for the Spaceport America Cup
The ESEIAAT’s Cosmic Research student team has presented LUCID, the rocket that has competed in the Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico, US, in June. It is the first Spanish team to ever participate in this competition, which brings together 1,700... -
Unite! creates a network of doctoral programmes to boost green hydrogen research in Europe
The Unite! alliance has created a network of doctoral programmes to explore the integration of hydrogen in the energy sector from the expertise of each university. Coordinated by the UPC and funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions... -
In the world’s top 60 for the SDG Climate Action, according to the THE Impact Rankings
The sixth edition of the THE Impact Rankings has been published. The rankings assess the impact of universities’ contributions to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UPC is ranked the world’s 58th for the SDG 13 Climate... -
Fractus unveils new talent support initiative at Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub
The initiative includes scholarships, prizes and challenges for hundreds of students in various engineering fields. Fractus is also committed to promoting female talent in STEM disciplines and supports the Top Rosies Talent programme, which focuses... -
How do fish choose their leaders? The answer lies in speed
Researchers from the UPC’s Department of Physics have studied leadership dynamics in schooling fish, discovering that speed is key: individuals tend to align with faster neighbours and ignore slower ones. The study is featured on the cover of the... -
The UPC in the top 25% of the QS World University Rankings
The QS World University Rankings have ranked the UPC 371st in the world, among the top 25%. It also continues to be the 9th university and the 2nd technical university in Spain, and the 4th university in Catalonia. Regarding indicators, it is ranked... -
Two UPC NanoSat Lab missions, ready to be launched into space
Students from the UPC’s NanoSat Lab travelled to Berlin and successfully completed the final integration of the 3Cat-4 nanosatellite into the Exolaunch deployer that will bring it to space on the European launcher Ariane 6 maiden flight, scheduled... -
Design an experiment to be conducted in zero gravity
The Barcelona ZeroG Challenge is an international competition in which teams of students are asked to design and build an experiment to be conducted in microgravity. The registration period ends on 30 June 2024.