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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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
The Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, David MacMillan, is one of the leading figures attending the congress “New Horizons in Catalysis and Chemical Synthesis” on 21 and 22 April
An exhibition and a conference examine the impact and challenges of four decades of shared history
These are the archival and bibliographic collections of the Tarragona Teachers Training College
This is a meeting point for experts, professionals, and institutions in Catalonia interested in promoting data management and reuse according to the FAIR principles
The bacterium Variovorax palleresanus can replace chemicals used in agriculture and enhance plant growth
27/03/2026
Support for science
The Scientific and Technical Resources Service offers the research staff of the URV and local companies highly specialised technological equipment and useful advice to assist them in their research
Miguel Bernús, a researcher in the URV’s Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, works on developing chemical methodologies to discover new active ingredients for drugs. He often uses the Scientific and Technical Resources Service (SRCiT) because he needs to identify the molecules that he generates in his chemical syntheses, and he
A Universitat Rovira i Virgili study involving more than 300 adults from Tarragona, Barcelona and Lleida identifies religiosity and physical aggression as factors associated with higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people