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Two examples of common rorcual on the coast of Vilanova i la Geltrú

Vilanova i la Geltrú, the first hope spot in the Iberian Peninsula

Vilanova i la Geltrú coastal waters have been recognised as the first marine hope spot in the Peninsula by Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue foundation. In a pioneering project, the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB) of the UPC will study and monitor fin whales and other marine species in this area by using innovative non-invasive technology.

Portrait of Matias Carandell with two buoys

Leonardo Grant for researcher Matias Carandell

For innovation in marine ecosystem monitoring
Students participating in the U!Train initiative back in September

U!Train Manifesto: a call to enhance the European railway system

Produced by Unite! students

Deep tech, world-changing technologies take centre stage in the new ‘Algorrritmes UPC’

Featuring Carles Puente and Eneko Ibarlucea from Fractus
Researchers Santiago Royo (in the foreground), Gerard de Mas (in the background, left) and Adrià Subirana (in the background, right)

A car equipped with AI and sensors to enhance autonomous driving

Developed by the CD6, it will soon hit Terrassa’s streets
Helen Hölzel working at the MOST lab at UPC. Photo: Paulius Baronas

A hybrid device to generate electricity and store thermal energy

Created by an international research team led by the UPC

Catalonia Quantum Academy underway

The ICFO coordinates this new training platform
Serra Húnter lecturer David Escofet-Martín, from the UPC’s Department of Heat Engines

Starting Grant for researcher David Escofet-Martín

To create a method for fire control using ultra-fast lasers
Dry parched soil

Spain’s climate will become steppe like by 2050

According to a study by the Centre for Land Valuation Policy
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