http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa hourly 2 2008-09-09T10:07:34Z http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/training-excellence-in-management-and-technology-a-necessity With a catalog of 75 educational programs for the 2010-11 academic year, including master’s, postgraduate and other courses, the UPC School fills a gap that existed in the provision of specialized lifelong learning programs that focus on management and technology. No publisher cristina.garcia.avila 2011-04-18T12:39:28Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/3d-el-mundo-visto-desde-multiples-camaras Capturing images of the real world using multiple cameras and reconstructing those images in 3D is starting to look like a very promising line of research. Researchers with UPC-Barcelona Tech’s Image and Video Processing Group (GPI) explain where things stand with this technology. No publisher cristina.garcia.avila portal recerca 2011-04-19T09:17:40Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/rewarding-excellence Since 2007 the European Research Council (ERC) has provided two types of grants to support top investigators at European research centers: Starting Grants for up-and-coming research leaders, and Advanced Grants for those with more experience. Seven researchers at UPC-Barcelona Tech tell us how receiving these prestigious grants has changed the way they work. No publisher cristina.garcia.avila 2011-04-18T11:26:15Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/aquaculture-reproduction-in-captivity Aquaculture is expanding at an accelerating pace globally, but the big step forward will come when the sector is able to produce intensively in small spaces, optimize facilities, reduce the ecological impact of the activity, and control the waste products generated. In addition to producing food, aquaculture is expected to supply other markets in the future. No publisher lucia.bravo 2011-02-23T16:24:03Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/deadly-noises-in-the-sea The sea is a world full of sounds: those produced by waves, rain and earthquakes, and those emitted by marine organisms. But the natural balance of this ecosystem is under threat due to the introduction of artificial sound sources. For many years, UPC-Barcelona Tech’s Bioacoustic Applications Laboratory (LAB) has been using its knowledge and experience to help control the danger posed by this form of pollution. No publisher lucia.bravo portal recerca 2011-02-11T11:51:35Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/ecological-canoes-with-flax-fiber A canoe made using flax fiber is the end result of a final thesis by Ramiro Valarín, a student at the Barcelona School of Nautical Studies. The study he carried out demonstrates that natural fibers can be used as a reinforcement material in composites employed in the boat building industry. No publisher ricard.nolla 2011-01-03T13:36:16Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/201cwe-digitally-capture-the-most-exquisite-movement-of-the-dance201d Hideo Tamamoto, a researcher at Akita University in Japan, has devised a new method for capturing body movements and digitizing them in 3D. The system, which is being applied in the field of dance, generates a code that can be used to create a “dance score.” The method has led to the development of a learning system that digitally represents the movements that need to be executed by students, who receive instruction from a virtual teacher. Video game controllers and manga-style avatars help convey the delicate movements of traditional Japanese dance to new generations. No publisher ricard.nolla 2011-01-11T10:04:36Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/low-tech-ecological-architecture When new buildings are planned, the environmental and social impact of their construction is often not taken into account. In an attempt to reverse this trend, advocates of Low Tech, a new ecological approach to architecture, propose that we take a new look at construction techniques used in the past to ensure that the architecture of the future addresses ethical concerns as well as maintaining the current level of efficiency. No publisher ricard.nolla 2011-02-04T13:33:21Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/201cbologna-is-a-package-that-needs-a-decade-of-perspective201d Higher education in Europe is going through times of profound change following the establishment of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Many questions have been raised and others are beginning to be answered, so a certain amount of time is needed to take stock of its progress. This is the theory espoused by Hanne Smidt, a senior advisor at the European University Association and an official spokesperson for the EHEA, who discussed her views on universities in the context of Europe. No publisher ricard.nolla 2010-12-13T16:44:29Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/vanishing-beaches The alteration of coastal dynamics, whether due to natural conditions or human intervention, is a phenomenon that has grown over the past few years. The Maritime Engineering Laboratory (LIM) at the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering has been studying these processes for a long time and it coordinates projects that have become useful decision-making tools for coastline management. No publisher ricard.nolla 2012-05-24T15:23:43Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/enertronics-revolution-is-here Just as the Internet revolutionized the world of communication, enertronics will revolutionize the field of energy. The potential for application of this area of knowledge is as broad as it is promising. No publisher lucia.bravo 2010-12-13T17:16:31Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/gps-with-ultrasound-1 Alexis López and Aleix Solé, students in the UPC’s Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering program, have developed a system for determining the position of a robot within a closed space using ultrasonic waves, and controlling its movement from a computer via Bluetooth. No publisher lucia.bravo 2010-11-08T15:33:48Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/reality-isn2019t-what-it-used-to-be Finding love or getting information about a tourist route, building or museum is about to become a lot easier thanks to services that can be accessed simply by pointing a latest-generation cell phone at different points on the street. This enriched way of seeing the world is known as augmented reality, a technology that’s just getting off the ground but will soon open up a myriad of possibilities. No publisher lucia.bravo portal recerca 2010-11-17T11:20:51Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/dodging-the-perils-of-water Flash floods are a frequent occurrence in Mediterranean basins. An understanding of these natural phenomena is essential to developing effective prevention and mitigation mechanisms. Several teams of researchers at the UPC are currently gaining attention for their research in this area. No publisher lucia.bravo portal recerca 2010-11-05T12:56:04Z Noticia Premsa http://www.upc.edu/saladepremsa/informacio/monografics/sustainable-houses-for-the-21st-century A team from the School of Architecture of the Vallès (ETSAV) has represented the UPC in the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 international architecture competition with a project entitled LOW3. Universities from around the world competed to design and build the most sustainable house. Now it’s time to take stock. No publisher dafne.horcajada 2010-09-10T07:27:09Z Noticia Premsa