Tatsuo Itoh, one of the most influential researchers in the field of radio frequency and microwave engineering, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the UAB. This is the first Honorary Doctorate ever to be proposed by the School of Engineering.
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The Catalan Association of Public Universities (ACUP) has released a public statement entitled "Catalan universities: on the side of the refugees", expressing the universities' commitment to working together to provide support for refugees.
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The UAB is in 165th position in the world on the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, published by National Taiwan University (NTU).
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An international consortium, coordinated by Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), and with the participation of UAB professor Josep Tabernero, has established a novel classification for colorectal cancer (CRC), based on genomic data.
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According to a study by ICTA-UAB and the Department of Geography, the urban design of Barcelona's different neighbourhoods has a direct influence on the levels of physical activity displayed by their older residents.
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In the summer of 2016 the UAB will once again organise its International Summer Term, a programme addressed to students from all over the world interested in taking intensive courses in UAB degree subjects that can then be officially recognised by their home universities.
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