UPF News and Views- June 15th

Christian Nüsslein-Volhard, Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, will be invested doctor honoris causa

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, Nobel Prize-winner in Physiology or Medicine, will be invested doctor honoris causa

The UPF recognises her exceptional contribution to our understanding of the underlying principles of embryonic development. The ceremony will take place on 6 July 2021 in the auditorium of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, and will be live-streamed.

For the first time, UPF is among the top 250 universities in the Shanghai ranking, having climbed 39 places

The University is ranked 248th in the general list, and climbs 15 places in Europe to reach 107th. The University stands out for citations, for which it comes 73rd globally, followed by percentage of international faculty.

The symbiotic relationship between University and culture, the main theme of issue 8 of the magazine 360upf

A new issue of UPF’s digital magazine that reviews current issues in an innovative format, has recently been published. The main thread of the latest issue is the importance of culture as a strategic line and it includes reports and interviews on the topic along with expert opinions. It also includes an interview with Oriol Amat, the new rector of Pompeu Fabra University.

Read the 8th issue of 360upf here!

More UPF news

Oriol Amat takes up his post as the fifth rector of Pompeu Fabra University

Development of a peptide that allows cannabis-derived drugs to relieve pain without side effects

UPF uses digital humanities to help preserve archaeological heritage in southern Asia

What will the future of UAV cellular communications be?

Researchers discover how cells survive in high salt concentrations

Children’s beat gestures predict the subsequent development of their oral skills

When and why do politicians use emotive rhetoric in parliamentary speeches?

An entrepreneurial team with roots in UPF founds the first European startup specializing in combating the dangers of artificial intelligence

Andrea Caggese obtains a grant from the EIB Institute to study the relationship between technology, productivity and public policies

BaPIS, an opportunity to study topical issues from a global perspective

The Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies (BaPIS) is the flagship of UPF’s strategy for internationalization and innovation. It is an oportunity for excellent students from UPF and abroad to participate in a multifaceted Fall and/or Winter School. Our hallmarks are a high-quality academic standing, and immersive active learning in courses where the presence of students all over the world together with local students and a highly internationalized staff provide a multicultural environment. Join us in building a new concept for International Higher Education. Welcome to the BaPIS!

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