Universitat de Barcelona Employee Directory
Research ServicesCatalonia, Spain10001+ Employees
Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, the Universitat de Barcelona is a major research university and one of Spain’s leading institutions in its field. It comprises 106 departments and hosts multiple research groups supported by a broad community of researchers, technicians, and research assistants. The university collaborates with the business sector and participates in hundreds of joint research projects, underscoring its role in advancing scientific inquiry across disciplines. Research strategy and governance are coordinated by the Office of the Vice-Rector for Research, with dedicated units such as Research Management (OGR) and European Research Projects (OPER) overseeing national programs and European projects, respectively. The Bosch i Gimpera Foundation (FBG) handles knowledge transfer and collaboration beyond academia, while UB is home to three large research foundations—the Barcelona Science Park Foundation (PCB) with the Institute of Biomedical Research (IRBB), and the IDIBAPS and IDIBELL biomedical institutes—connecting UB researchers with wider networks in Spain and abroad. Recent reporting notes UB activity includes the development of eco-friendly bioplastics using engineered bacteria, illustrating ongoing applied research initiatives.
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