Arxiu de notícies
Exhibition displays the treasures of La Draga
On 28 September, the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia (MAC) inaugurated an exhibition entitled "La Revolució Neolítica. La Draga, el poblat dels prodigis". For the first time, visitors will be able to view original items recovered from the archaeological site and a virtual reconstruction of the prehistoric settlement.
The UAB inaugurates its academic year at the Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès
The Cloister of the Monastery of Sant Cugat hosted the official opening of the 2017/18 academic year on 21 September in an event which also marked the beginning of the UAB's 50th anniversary celebrations.
International debate on sexual and gender diversity held in Barcelona
The Fourth European Geographies on Sexual Identities, organised jointly by the UOC and the UAB and held in Barcelona 13-15 September, debates on sexual and gender diversity.
Silvia de Bianchi receives a Starting Grant
Silvia de Bianchi, lecturer and Ramón y Cajal researcher at the Department of Philosophy, will be receiving one of this year's European Research Council's Starting Grants conferred onto young and early-career researchers.
International students and staff share their experiences at the UAB
On 18 September the UAB organises the International Partner's Day, a meeting with universities from abroad in which students and faculty members studying and working at the UAB will talk about their experiences here.
Alexander Fidora elected member of the Academia Europaea
Alexander Fidora, ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Ancient and Medieval Studies, has been elected as a member of the Academia Europaea's Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies section, which promotes excellence in scholarship, research and education in Europe.
The UAB improves its position in the Times Higher Education ranking
The UAB ranks 147 in this year's edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It is up 16 positions from last year's 163. The university improves its position in aspects such as citations, international outlook, and teaching.
Five UAB students among the world's silver medalists in water polo
Five members of the Spanish water polo team, who have just won silver in the World Championships, are students at the UAB and form part of the Tutoresport Programme: Anna and Clara Espar, Beatriz and Matilde Ortiz and Laura Ester.