The UAB signs the National Pact for the Referendum
The UAB Governing Council has voted in favour of including the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in the National Pact for the Referendum.
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Mayor Zaragoza inaugurates the academic year defending the "transition from force to words"
Federico Mayor Zaragoza was unable to attend the inaugural ceremony held on 21 September for health reasons, but he did record a video in which he gave his opening lecture, focused on the culture of peace and particularly on the role of women and knowledge in the "transition from force to words".
Joint Statement by the Rectors of Catalonia's Public Universities
The rectors of public universities in Catalonia issue a joint statement in response to current events in Catalonia.
University community comes together to protest against political repressions
Given the current situation of democratic regression, the UAB governing team and representatives of the trade unions called on members of the university community to participate in a demonstration today in front of the Rectorat building.
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 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.
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.
Services at the UAB campus in August
During the month of August, UAB campus services will have special opening hours and some will close for a short period.