A URV study analyses 29 substances in commercial products sold in Tarragona for the first time and concludes that the levels detected do not pose a significant health risk
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The call promotes collaboration among researchers and academic teams from the universities in the alliance by funding joint projects
A URV study finds that tourists who move around by car are also happy to use public transport in certain circumstances, thus presenting an opportunity for policies that boost destinations’ competitiveness and reduce the sector’s environmental impact
A delegation of 17 representatives from the URV took part in the strategic sessions at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Tarragona will host the next Aurora Annual Conference in May 2027
30/06/2026
Technology in the classroom
The URV, through its the interdisciplinary ARGET research group, seeks to harness technological advances and digital tools to enhance teaching
Since its creation, the ARGET research group at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has specialised in education and technology and in keeping up to date with the technological innovations that can improve and support teaching and learning processes. The researchers’ aim is to find ways of applying these innovations, but only once they have been scientifically proven to be appropriate and
The facility offers a comfortable and private space for carrying out academic and professional activities that require virtual connections.
The exhibition highlights the power of music in defending peace and social justice.
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
A study by URV reveals that when the difference between body temperature and the ambient temperature is greater, the clouds of particles generated by coughing or sneezing disperse more and maintain a higher concentration
29/05/2026
Ready for real patients
The URV possesses simulated classrooms and laboratories for practical training in health-related degree programmes, and two leading centres in training, innovation and research: the CFIS and the CISTE
The best way to prepare students on health-related degree programmes, which at the URV are Nursing, Medicine, Physiotherapy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, is by placing them in situations that are as similar as possible to those they will have to deal with when they work as professionals. And, to be able to
This initiative allows the university community and the general public to engage with a unique educational experience and highlights the role of education in cultural and linguistic transmission
The project invites reflection on perspective, authorship, and the meaning of the photographic image
Visitors can see the works that took part in the competition, which promotes an innovative perspective on the concept of tourist souvenirs.
Candidates have until 12 June to apply and, if successful, will be awarded a four-year, full-time employment contract at the URV
As part of the campaign “And you, what do you choose? #IChooseFairTrade”, CRAI campus Catalunya hosts the exhibition “What is Fair Trade?”
13/05/2026
Smart nanocapsules to attack cancer
A team from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili is investigating a new approach to treating cancer and pulmonary hypertension by targeting drugs exclusively at diseased tissue
The “CRAI in a Day” and “CRAI in Figures” infographics are now available, presenting data on activity throughout 2025
The CoCoGraph system enables the creation of realistic chemical compounds that comply with the laws of chemistry. The research by the URV paves the way for the development of new drugs and materials
The different BIPs (Blended Intensive Programs) have addressed, among other topics, the improvement of the quality of doctoral research and academic supervision, as well as the internationalization of curricula
24/04/2026
Towards an inclusive university
More and more students are turning to the URV’s Diversity Support Office, which seeks to ensure equal opportunities by offering support and improving accessibility in all areas.
Almost 2% of URV students have a certified degree of disability, although only a small proportion ask for assistance in the form of adaptations. However, there is also a significant number of students with uncertified diagnoses. The restructuring of the Diversity area for the 2024-25 academic year and the fact that more and more