Experts in climatology from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, the State Meteorology Agency and the University of Bonn (Germany) make headway in identifying the most reliable methods that help to correct these biases
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A study carried out by URV researchers in various districts of Barcelona confirms that the impact of the virus depends on the characteristics of each area
The move online and the opportunity to study part-time help students as they prepare for their professional careers
02/04/2020
Tourist cities: from benefits to threats
Mass tourism has transformed the nature of many cities to the detriment of their inhabitants. A European project led by the URV is seeking solutions to prevent the social exclusion of the most vulnerable groups living in these destinations
climate change can still offer opportunities, for instance, exploiting new farming methods or marketing extended tourist seasons
The GRATET Research Group, with the support of URV Solidària, provides the working methodology so that local stakeholders can draw up a tourism plan
A URV study analyses this type of tourism mobility and the business that the arrival of a cruise liner brings to the public spaces of the city
The president of the Catalan Government has awarded the medal to 19 individuals and one institution for their contribution to science and technology in Catalonia
The Chinese university visits the URV to prepare the draft cooperation agreement to teach a joint degree with the Faculty of Tourism and Geography
Manola Brunet is an internationally renowned expert in the field of instrumental reconstruction and weather analysis. She has had a long career collaborating with the World Meteorological Organisation