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July 18, 2016

Seconded National Expert vacancies – Call for Applications

University staff can work at any European institution as Seconded National Experts (SNE). Calls for applications are currently open in a number of Directorate-Generals of the European Commission. Candidates should send their CVs in English, French or German to the corresponding Permanent Representation to the EU. Secondment can be for a minimum of six months and up to a maximum of four years. SNEs continue to be paid by their…

Four postdoctoral researchers will be joining the UB Economics faculty next academic year

Four postdoctoral researchers from leading institutions will join the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona (UB) and their respective departments and research centers next September. The Department of Economic History, Institutions, Politics and Global Economy has recruited Federico Tadei, who received his PhD from California Institute of Technology in 2014. Aydan Dogan will join the Department of Economics, after having obtained her doctorate from the School…

MSc in Economics students graduate during a ceremony at the Aula Magna

Students who successfully completed their MSc in Economics graduated last Thursday during a ceremony held at the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona. All graduates wore the traditional academic dress and received symbolic diplomas after an opening speech by Elisenda Paluzie, Dean of the Faculty. The event was also attended by students from other masters and executive education in the field of…

The UB is the top Spanish university and ranks 122 in the world

The University of Barcelona is the top Spanish higher education centre and it occupies position 122 in the world ranking, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The ranking considers, among other aspects, the quality of education and training of students as well as the prestige of faculty members. The University of Barcelona stands out for its publications, research influence and impact. In 2016, it ranks 55, 111…

MSc in Economics students will receive their diplomas at a graduation ceremony

MSc in Economics graduates of the University of Barcelona will receive symbolic diplomas during a graduation ceremony at the Faculty of Economics and Business on July 14th, 2016. The ceremony will consist on a brief opening speech by Elisenda Paluzie, Dean of the Faculty, and will conclude with the University anthem. Graduates will also receive their gown and a sash. The event will take place at 19:00h in the Aula…

Partnerships for International Research and Education – Call for Applications

The Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of Spain has announced that it will support high quality projects in which advances in research and education could not occur without international collaboration. The Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) seek to catalyze a higher level of international engagement in the United States science and engineering community. Programme areas include Economic Sciences, among other. Funding is limited to 150,000 € per…