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Research missions

Specializing in the digital realm, the UOC's research contributes to the construction of the society of the future and the transformations required to tackle global challenges. The UOC has five research missions.
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More than 500 researchers
More than 50 research groups
More than 200 projects in progress
News

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The deadline for applications is 15 September and the number of places is limited (photo: Adobe)
Institutional

UOC opens new call for applications for its tech entrepreneurship in education programme

Authory.tech analyses students’ writing processes to help teachers detect potential misuse of artificial intelligence in academic assignments (image: Adobe Stock)
Education

Authory.tech, a tool helping teachers detect students’ misuse of AI

The project transforms invasive algae into a sustainable solution to protect citrus fruits from green rot (photo: Adobe)
Economy

The UOC awards a prize to an entrepreneurial project that seeks to protect citrus fruits from fungi

Education

A new educational platform uses a virtual city to motivate students while reducing the workload for teaching staff

Health

A study reveals new insights into Europe's last major plague outbreak

Activities

Events

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    Knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship

    2nd UOC Investment Forum

    March 26

    If you have an entrepreneurial project, sign up for the 2nd UOC Investment Forum before 1 February and access investment opportunities to boost its growth

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    Knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship

    We transform knowledge into opportunities

    Hubbik, where innovative ideas and entrepreneurial projects come to life

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    Open science

    UOC's O2 Repository

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    Academic journals

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    CORA.Research Data Repository

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    Research talent

    Persona entrevistada
    Culture for a critical society

    "We examine whether exposure to violent digital content affects public participation"

    Ana Sofía Cardenal, professor of Law and Political Science Studies and researcher in the GADE group (UOC-DIGIT)

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    Digital transition and sustainability

    "Digital care platforms rely on the precarious work of immigrant women"

    Cristina Barrial, PhD student at the CareNet research group (UOC-TRÀNSIC)

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    Lifelong education

    "AI should not replace scientific thinking, but it can strengthen research if used well"

    Marc Romero, new editor-in-chief of ETHE, a global leader in education and technology research, and Edul@b researcher (UOC-FuturEd)