The University strengthens its European profile and positions itself as a key actor in shaping the continent’s scientific future
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Its aim is to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation within the alliance and to promote activities among teaching and research staff and students from different institutions and countries
06/03/2026
The URV joins the Open Data Day 2026
The CRAI strengthens its support for research staff in preparing the data management plan and depositing research data.
The URV is participating in the development of this tool for detecting disease-related distress and its emotional impact
Researchers at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili are helping to develop an innovative method that identifies in real time the charge and health status of energy storage batteries without disturbing the grid
A study led by the URV reveals that consuming virgin olive oil, as opposed to refined olive oil, improves bacterial diversity and helps preserve brain function in older people
A study by the URV compares abdominal ultrasound with magnetic resonance imaging and demonstrates its potential for the early detection of prediabetes and metabolic syndrome in people with abdominal obesity
Iranian students and researchers affected by the conflict in their country have received psychological support in recent days, while Ukrainian students impacted by the war have access to specific grants to help them continue their studies
06/02/2026
“Voices from Iran”
Members of the URV’s Iranian community describe the current situation in their country and the consequences for researchers and students working and studying at universities such as the URV
It’s one of the research and dissemination actions of the Cyber Hermes project led by the URV to promote cybersecurity
Researchers from URV and ISGlobal demonstrate that a key biomarker can predict the severity of the disease and improve clinical decision-making.
A study published in Nature Communications, with the participation of IPHES-CERCA and URV, documents composite technology dating back 160,000 years
A URV research team reveals that the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sixteen times higher in children with higher levels of copper in their bodies
A research team from the URV has studied 96 vine samples from the island and concluded that the volcanic episode of 2021 did not cause significant losses in wine-growing biodiversity
Francisco Huera, a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at URV, has designed the model, which harnesses the vibrations generated by water in contact with a cylinder
The URV is an active member of the International Network of Universities, a global alliance that opens the door to high-impact academic and training opportunities for the entire university community, such as those experienced by student Ariadna Vives and professor Ferran Mañé
The event was attended by journalists Xavier Giró and Olga Garcia Camps
08/01/2026
Three campus CRAIs open for Christmas
Document lending and renewals will be extended until after the Christmas holidays
The method, developed by a research team at URV, analyses the biochemical changes in the leaves closest to the fruit without damaging it
A study by Universitat Rovira i Virgili shows that prioritising low-glycaemic-index foods, such as most fruits and whole grains, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia