The technique combines near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and chemometric tools to differentiate historic and modern specimens samples of red squirrel skulls and mandibles without damaging the specimens
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The bacterium Variovorax palleresanus can replace chemicals used in agriculture and enhance plant growth
A URV research project has come up with a safer alternative to the toxic compounds used by industry to create microcapsules for products such as detergents
A URV-led study finds that two of these receptors are associated with age-related metabolic changes and could therefore help in the development of strategies for healthy ageing.
Research led by the URV uses infrared light to determine the oxidation status of hazelnut fatty acids without destroying them, a technology that could provide the sector with new quality standards
14/02/2025
URV joins the Global Women’s Breakfast
The event, held this year in 78 countries, will reflect on the limitations and opportunities for women scientists in the field of chemistry
Stanford University updates its list of the world’s most important researchers with 2023 data. The URV has second highest rate of influential researchers among its permanent teaching and research staff out of all the universities in Spain and Catalonia
The URV collaborates with an international team from the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The research findings have been published in the journal Science
More than 150 participants exchange best practices and learn about the first results of the two strategic networks at the URV’s 2024 Teaching Innovation Seminar
Her career in the field of nutrition and her contribution to obesity research have motivated this appointment, which will be for the next three years
The different actions have focused on applying advanced technologies to improve road safety and develop less polluting asphalt. The project is promoted by the Catalan Government and Tarragona Provincial Council
For yet another year, this competition was hosted by the Bartrina theatre, where six doctoral students from the URV explained what they were studying.
For the sixth consecutive year, the University features on the QS World University Rankings by Subject in the disciplines of Nursing, Agriculture and Forestry, Chemical Engineering, Medicine and Chemistry
Now in its 15th year and with branches all over the world, this spin-off company, currently focuses on automatic instruments for measuring nitrate concentration
15/03/2024
The URV Festival repeats its success
The performances by Tremenda Jauría, LesQueFaltaBand and DJ Trapella ended a day full of activities for thousands of participants
An international research project in which the URV has taken part has designed and manufactured a surface that has virucidal properties but does not use any chemicals
A URV study finds that this yeast speeds up the winemaking process and improves the organoleptic properties of wines
Chemistry occupies top spot in Spain for the fifth year running, now out on its own, and Tourism and Hotel Management is once again in the world’s top 200. In total 55 disciplines from five knowledge areas are analysed
Students have the right to be taught mainly in Catalan, to attend classes that are taught in the language announced and to have introductory Catalan courses if they are newcomers
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