Publication of the study “The new industry: the central sector of the Catalan economy”, led by Ezequiel Baró of the IEB Blog Post

The study ““, led by Ezequiel Baró, professor of Applied Economics at the University of Barcelona and member of the Barcelona Institute of Economics (), based at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB), was presented this week at the Casa Llotja de Mar of Barcelona in an act hosted by the Minister of Innovation, Universities and Business, Josep Hughet.

Applications are invited for the second edition of the PCB research training grant program Blog Post

The Management of the Barcelona Science Park (PCB) has called for applications for the second edition of the PCB pre-doctoral grant program. The aim of the program is to promote the training of new researchers. The grants, which are awarded for a period of 2 years, may be followed by a 2-year working contract at the PCB. This represents a major advantage for doctoral students when it comes to finding a place in the employment market later on.

The Parc Científic de Barcelona takes part in the 18th Science Week Blog Post

Within the framework of the 18th Science Week- that this year will take place from the 15th to the 2th of November- the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) in a participatory fashion: the «» workshops at La Pedrera, aimed at the general public; the conferences «» aimed at secondary school students and two ‘threatre workshops’ organized for the younger primary school students as part of the «». All activities are supported by Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), of Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Barcelona Culture Institute of the Barcelona City Council and the Catalunya-La Pedrera Foundation

Get closer to Science at La Pedrera Blog Post

Today started the 11th edition of the Fair “Live Research”, which will be held at La Pedrera until Thursday 25 April. The objective of this event, which is organized annually by the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB) and the Catalonia- La Pedrera Foundation is to show several projects carried out in research centres and institutes in Barcelona to bring research closer to all citizens and to promote scientific vocations among the young.

The Barcelona Science Park in the 17th Science Week Blog Post

As part of the , hosted this year in Catalonia from 16 to 25 November, the Barcelona Science Park (PCB) is organizing two outreach scientific activities: and a series of scientific experiment workshops ‘‘ at La Pedrera. Both initiatives are supported by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness; the Institute of Culture of Barcelona City Council; the Agency for the management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) of the Generalitat of Catalonia; and the CatalunyaCaixa Foundation.

AWS Truepower and Aires Renewables form partnership to provide renewable energy services in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay Blog Post

and have announced a strategic partnership to provide renewable energy consulting services to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Drawing from years of combined expertise and experience developers, investors, government agencies, and utilities will benefit from a wide-ranging set of solutions. AWS Truepower is one of world’s leading renewable energy consulting firms providing planning and evaluation services to project developers, electric utilities, government agencies and financial institutions. The company operates in Europe and Latin America through AWS Truepower SLU, a spanish firm based in the Barcelona Science Park.

Presentation of the program «Tutoring program for Secondary Schools» 2012-2013 Blog Post

The presentation of the «» was held yesterday at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). This initiative, organized by the Technical Directorate of Public Engagement in Science at the PCB, in collaboration with CatalunyaCaixa- is aimed at secondary school junior students (11th grade) to give them the possibility of carrying out the practicum of their research in laboratories at the PCB, supervised by a researcher. The deadline for submitting applications is June 1.

From the lab to La Pedrera Blog Post

The Barcelona Science Park and the CatalunyaCaixa Foundation inaugurated today, the 10th edition of the «» Fair, which will take place on 24, 25 and 26 April at La Pedrera in order to exhibit the various projects carried out at research centers and institutes in Barcelona to bring research closer to the citizens, promote careers in this field and contribute to scientific understanding and awareness in society.

Presentation of the conclusions of the IAREG project, in which the FBG and the AQR-IREA Group are participating Blog Post

The Office of International Research Projects (OPIR), a mixed unit of the Bosch i Gimpera Foundation (FBG)–located at the Barcelona Science Park- and the University of Barcelona (UB), has managed the project titled “Assets and Regional Economic Growth”,IAREG), which analyses the function of intangible assets –such as human capital, mobility of researchers and business initative- in the generation of innovation and economic growth. The results of this project have been presented this month and, amongst other conclusions, the importance of stimulating academic commercialisation efforts is underscored.

Closing ceremony of “Spend the Summer at the Park’09” Blog Post

The closing ceremony of the practical programme , organized every year by the Barcelona Science Park (PCB), was held at 12.00 hours on Wednesday 23 September. The programme is directed to students in the second cycle and aims to offer them the opportunity to participate in some of the research projects that are being carried out in the groups, institutes and businesses that are now based in the PCB, with the purpose of bringing them closer to the world of research.