A study coordinated by the URV reveals the social exclusion associated with the tourism-driven transformation of eight European cities, including Barcelona
07/09/2023
Research by the URV finds different optimal points of ripening for fruit to extend its commercial possibilities
The study by the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which uses an extensive sample and a rapid analysis technique that does not damage the fruit, aims to help the primary sector diversify
05/09/2023
A diet high in fish, cereals, omega-3 and folic acid reduces the probability of miscarriage by 13 to 15%
This dietary pattern is designed to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. The results of the study, led by the URV, were obtained in women who were undergoing infertility treatments
01/08/2023
New videos are presented within the series on the research of the PhD fellows of the Martí i Franquès COFUND Programme
The series “Meet our fellows” highlights the profile of the PhD fellows, their research projects, their experience at the URV and their career aspirations. They are beneficiaries of a grant from the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
25/07/2023
The IHES project ends with a positive impact on internationalisation of higher education for society
Through the URV, Catalonia has been a laboratory of the project to transfer internationalisation to society
24/07/2023
Aurora’s first creative writing residency in Tarragona showcases international collaboration and literary talent
The purpose of the residency was to provide students with a conducive environment away from home (UK) to focus on writing their dissertations
04/07/2023
The Aurora European Universities Alliance obtains funding for its continuity
Students and staff of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili are part of the nine-country multicampus thanks to the European Universities initiative promoted by the European Commission to improve the quality of higher education. The URV coordinates the team that promotes mobility and internationalisation at home
03/07/2023
The URV remains the second-best public university in Catalonia and Spain under 50 years old
The Times Higher Education “Young University Ranking” places it in the 151-200 range in the list of 605 young universities in the world and reaffirms its excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
28/06/2023
The URV, among the 670 best universities in the world according to the QS ranking
It is the sixth Catalan university and the 21st in Spain. Of the nearly 20,000 universities in the world, only 1,500 are ranked
22/06/2023
A study identifies the main barriers facing migrants and refugees when arriving in Europe
The research by the URV’s SBRLab group focuses on people from Latin America and the Caribbean. The results have been presented at a conference in Tarragona
21/06/2023
A pioneering project will use organic material to develop sensors that mimic the functioning of the brain
These devices, which adapt to the skin, will make it possible to detect and analyse signals emitted by the human body that provide information on a variety of biological processes. The URV is participating in the project together with other European institutions
16/06/2023
The URV welcomes the last 20 doctoral students to join the Martí i Franquès COFUND programme
They come from 12 countries, are affiliated to 12 different departments and involve 34 URV lecturers, including supervisors and co-supervisors of doctoral theses. They have been selected from 597 applicants
16/06/2023
Marouane Laabbas is the first URV PhD student to be awarded the Fulbright-Schuman European grant
It is one of the most competitive research programmes in Europe and North America
15/06/2023
A mathematical model has been designed to estimate the effectiveness of drugs against viruses
Two URV research groups have created a machine learning model that may reduce the time needed to develop drugs against new viruses.
12/06/2023
The international members of the ICI project meet at the URV
During the week 6–9 June a training programme was held on international inclusivity at the university
09/06/2023
Students and volunteer staff from the URV repair computers to donate to schools
URV Solidària is working with the Labdoo network to reduce the digital divide in education both at home and abroad
06/06/2023
Barcelona residents and cruise passengers agree that the city is overcrowded
The Universitat Rovira i Virgili has published the results of the largest study to date on the mobility patterns of people visiting Barcelona and how their presence affects the local people
05/06/2023
Interdisciplinary research by the URV seeks to improve care for the children of victims of femicide
The project aims to improve the legislation and intervention that conceal the consequences of gender-based violence
01/06/2023
The URV, twelfth in the world in quality education according to the Times Higher Education ranking
The ranking that rates universities on their social and economic impact based on the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations places the URV in the top 200