Barcelona Science Park celebrates 20 years as a scientific and business innovation centre Blog Post

Yesterday, Barcelona Science Park (Parc Científic de Barcelona, PCB) held the first of a number of events scheduled to commemorate its 20 years as a meeting place for universities, companies and society. Established by the University of Barcelona (UB) in 1997 with the mission of promoting formulas to enhance research excellence, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship, it was the first science park in Spain. Twenty years after the first brick was laid, the Barcelona Science Park is now one of Europe’s leading science, technology and business innovation parks for life sciences. Covering an area of over 100,000 m2, it boasts a wide range of scientific and technological infrastructures and an innovative community made up of more than 100 public and private entities and 2,700 professionals

 

The Biotechnology Business Institute expands its masters programs Blog Post

Following the success of the Master in Project Management applied to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry –which is now in the third edition–and the growing professional demand for health science profiles with knowledge in applied management, the Biotechnology Business Institute -based at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB)- is expanding its continuing education offer with two new programs: the Master in Marketing Management and the Master in Business Management.

 

The international energy sector gathers at the PCB to address market competitiveness and the key to sustainability Blog Post

On 2 and 3 February, executives of the leading companies in the energy market, representatives of international regulatory agencies and recognized international experts from academia and business fields around the world met at the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) (PCB) on the III International Symposium Funseam. The gathering was organized by the Foundation for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Funseam) and the Chair of Energy Sustainability at the University of Barcelona, affiliated to the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB). 

Markets and Sustainability for a Competitive Energy Sector, on debate at the III Funseam International Symposium Blog Post

Executives of the leading energy market, representatives of international regulatory agencies and renowned experts from academia and business fields from around the world will meet on 2 and 3 February at the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) as part of the III Funseam International Symposium, organized by the Foundation for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Funseam) and the Chair of Energy Sustainability at the University of Barcelona. 

 

 

Discussions of the 2nd Funseam International Symposium focus on sustainability and innovation Blog Post

Worldwide executives from leading energy companies, representatives of government institutions and prestigious experts on R&D gathered on 27th and 28th January at the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) during the “II Funseam International Symposium on Innovation and Sustainable Energy”. The forum was organized by the Foundation for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Funseam) and the Department of Energy Sustainability of the University of Barcelona (UB), affiliated to the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB).

EuropeG suggests that in order to improve the Spanish economy a thorough reform of the university is needed Blog Post

EuropeG, an opinion and reflection group in political economy suggests that the Spanish university model requires a deep reform to promote the competitiveness of the Spanish economy in the context of Europe. This is one of the key findings of its fourth policy brief ‘The reform of the university. A boost to the competitiveness of the Spanish economy ‘ presented this last Monday by Professor Martí Parellada and Gemma Garcia, coordinator of the work, at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). The preparation of the report also featured the collaboration of the former Minister of Economy of the Generalitat, Antoni Castells, and professors Manuel Castells, Josep Oliver and Emilio Ontiveros. EuropeG is chartered under the Economics Institute Foundation in Barcelona (IEB), University of Barcelona, and is located at the PCB.

Funseam presents a original book on Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector Blog Post

Wednesday 2 October sees the launch of the book ‘‘ at the Club Español de la Energía (Madrid, Spain). The book contains the papers presented at the International Symposium of the Foundation for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Funseam), held on January 28, 2013 in Barcelona, specifically reworked for publication.

Functional genetic variation in humans: Comprehensive map published Blog Post

European scientists, led by researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in the context of the project, present a map that points to the genetic causes of differences between people. The study –published in Nature () and Nature Biotechnology ()– offers the largest-ever dataset linking human genomes to gene activity at the level of RNA.

The Pasqual Maragall Chair organises an international symposium on the collaboration between public and private sectors Blog Post

La Universitat de Barcelona i la Fundació per a la Sostenibilitat Energètica i Mediambiental (FUNSEAM) van signar ahir un acord per crear la Càtedra de Sostenibilitat Energètica de la Universitat de Barcelona. La Càtedra –que desenvoluparà les seves activitats en el marc de l’Institut d’Economia de Barcelona (IEB)– tindrà la seu al Parc Científic de Barcelona, i la Fundació Bosch i Gimpera en farà la gestió econòmica.