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Coffee grounds can be converted into a raw material for producing biofuels

23/07/2026

A URV study has optimised a process to extract oil from spent coffee grounds, enabling the recovery of almost 90% of the yield obtained by other techniques, but with fewer impurities and with the remainder of the biomass able to be repurposed for new uses

Two complete rhinoceroses dating back 200,000 years discovered in the Cova de les Teixoneres, Moià

17/07/2026

The excavations by the URV and IPHES-CERCA have also found the remains, seemingly intact, of other animals such as a horse, a woolly mammoth and at least three bears

Seafood-based ready meals can absorb chemical contaminants during packaging and processing

09/07/2026

A URV study analyses 29 substances in commercial products sold in Tarragona for the first time and concludes that the levels detected do not pose a significant health risk

Tourists on the Costa Daurada are more than willing to use public transport

07/07/2026

A URV study finds that tourists who move around by car are also happy to use public transport in certain circumstances, thus presenting an opportunity for policies that boost destinations’ competitiveness and reduce the sector’s environmental impact

URV applies a method to classify museum bones by age

17/06/2026

The technique combines near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and chemometric tools to differentiate historic and modern specimens samples of red squirrel skulls and mandibles without damaging the specimens

Fever and chills can make respiratory diseases more contagious

03/06/2026

A study by URV reveals that when the difference between body temperature and the ambient temperature is greater, the clouds of particles generated by coughing or sneezing disperse more and maintain a higher concentration

The CRAI campus Vila-seca hosts the SouvenirArt Awards 2026 exhibition

25/05/2026

Visitors can see the works that took part in the competition, which promotes an innovative perspective on the concept of tourist souvenirs.

The URV’s Martí i Franquès programme announces its call for 25 predoctoral contracts

22/05/2026

Candidates have until 12 June to apply and, if successful, will be awarded a four-year, full-time employment contract at the URV

Smart nanocapsules to attack cancer

13/05/2026

A team from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili is investigating a new approach to treating cancer and pulmonary hypertension by targeting drugs exclusively at diseased tissue

The CRAI consolidates growth in the use of its resources and services

04/05/2026

The "CRAI in a Day" and "CRAI in Figures" infographics are now available, presenting data on activity throughout 2025

A new artificial intelligence tool that can generate millions of new molecules

04/05/2026

The CoCoGraph system enables the creation of realistic chemical compounds that comply with the laws of chemistry. The research by the URV paves the way for the development of new drugs and materials

The URV strengthens its doctoral programs by training staff and students from across Europe

24/04/2026

The different BIPs (Blended Intensive Programs) have addressed, among other topics, the improvement of the quality of doctoral research and academic supervision, as well as the internationalization of curricula

The URV Incorporates two new collections into the Digital Memory of Catalonia

14/04/2026

These are the archival and bibliographic collections of the Tarragona Teachers Training College

The FAIR Data Fair 2026 will bring the open data community together at the URV

14/04/2026

This is a meeting point for experts, professionals, and institutions in Catalonia interested in promoting data management and reuse according to the FAIR principles

A new bacterium is discovered that can increase crop yields by up to 30%

14/04/2026

The bacterium Variovorax palleresanus can replace chemicals used in agriculture and enhance plant growth

Being male, more religious and more aggressive increases the likelihood of transphobia

26/03/2026

A Universitat Rovira i Virgili study involving more than 300 adults from Tarragona, Barcelona and Lleida identifies religiosity and physical aggression as factors associated with higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people

Spaces where you can learn to speak a new language with confidence

24/03/2026

The URV offers a variety of free services that support different ways of developing language skills

A new questionnaire to reliably measure patients’ anxiety about their cancer

04/03/2026

The URV is participating in the development of this tool for detecting disease-related distress and its emotional impact

A new technique can monitor the state of batteries connected to the grid without causing interference

02/03/2026

Researchers at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili are helping to develop an innovative method that identifies in real time the charge and health status of energy storage batteries without disturbing the grid

Virgin olive oil protects cognitive health through the gut microbiota

19/02/2026

A study led by the URV reveals that consuming virgin olive oil, as opposed to refined olive oil, improves bacterial diversity and helps preserve brain function in older people

Coffee grounds can be converted into a raw material for producing biofuels

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Coffee grounds can be converted into a raw material for producing biofuels

Two complete rhinoceroses dating back 200,000 years discovered in the Cova de les Teixoneres, Moià

Seafood-based ready meals can absorb chemical contaminants during packaging and processing

Tourists on the Costa Daurada are more than willing to use public transport

URV applies a method to classify museum bones by age

Fever and chills can make respiratory diseases more contagious

The CRAI campus Vila-seca hosts the SouvenirArt Awards 2026 exhibition

The URV’s Martí i Franquès programme announces its call for 25 predoctoral contracts

Smart nanocapsules to attack cancer

The CRAI consolidates growth in the use of its resources and services

A new artificial intelligence tool that can generate millions of new molecules

The URV strengthens its doctoral programs by training staff and students from across Europe

The URV Incorporates two new collections into the Digital Memory of Catalonia

The FAIR Data Fair 2026 will bring the open data community together at the URV

A new bacterium is discovered that can increase crop yields by up to 30%

Being male, more religious and more aggressive increases the likelihood of transphobia

Spaces where you can learn to speak a new language with confidence

A new questionnaire to reliably measure patients’ anxiety about their cancer

A new technique can monitor the state of batteries connected to the grid without causing interference

Virgin olive oil protects cognitive health through the gut microbiota

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