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Two examples of common rorcual on the coast of Vilanova i la Geltrú

Vilanova i la Geltrú, the first hope spot in the Iberian Peninsula

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 UPC will study and monitor fin whales and other marine species in this area by using innovative non-invasive technology.

Deep tech, world-changing technologies take centre stage in the new ‘Algorrritmes UPC’

Featuring Carles Puente and Eneko Ibarlucea from Fractus
Researcher working in a laboratory

Top Spanish University in Horizon Europe funding

With a collection of 83 MEUR thanks to the participation in 161 projects
Helen Hölzel working at the MOST lab at UPC. Photo: Paulius Baronas

A hybrid device to generate electricity and store thermal energy

Created by an international research team led by the UPC
Serra Húnter lecturer David Escofet-Martín, from the UPC’s Department of Heat Engines

Starting Grant for researcher David Escofet-Martín

To create a method for fire control using ultra-fast lasers
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Research indicators

  • 3,629teaching and research staff
  • 141research groups
  • 2,411articles in scientific journals
  • 329
    doctoral theses defended
  • 610
    new research projects
  • 119million euros R&D income
  • 412
    R&D collaboration agreements
  • 17patents in the last year
  • 13technology-based companies in the last year
  • 15TECNIO  research centres
  • 234scientific and technical awards received
  • 5,119students on work placement

Check all the indicators in the R&D Annual report