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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

Ultrasound used to detect abdominal fat associated with metabolic diseases

09/02/2026

A study by the URV compares abdominal ultrasound with magnetic resonance imaging and demonstrates its potential for the early detection of prediabetes and metabolic syndrome in people with abdominal obesity

URV Solidària offers resources to the displaced University community

06/02/2026

Iranian students and researchers affected by the conflict in their country have received psychological support in recent days, while Ukrainian students impacted by the war have access to specific grants to help them continue their studies

“Voices from Iran”

06/02/2026 Opinion

Members of the URV's Iranian community describe the current situation in their country and the consequences for researchers and students working and studying at universities such as the URV

The exhibition “Cybersecurity. Challenges and opportunities of present and future” runs through the different headquarters of the CRAI

29/01/2026

It's one of the research and dissemination actions of the Cyber Hermes project led by the URV to promote cybersecurity

A rapid test using a mobile phone will be able to identify the most severe cases of imported malaria within minutes

28/01/2026

Researchers from URV and ISGlobal demonstrate that a key biomarker can predict the severity of the disease and improve clinical decision-making.

Oldest hafted stone tools in East Asia discovered in China

27/01/2026

A study published in Nature Communications, with the participation of IPHES-CERCA and URV, documents composite technology dating back 160,000 years

Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood

26/01/2026

A URV research team reveals that the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is sixteen times higher in children with higher levels of copper in their bodies

Three new grape varieties identified on the island of La Palma

15/01/2026

A research team from the URV has studied 96 vine samples from the island and concluded that the volcanic episode of 2021 did not cause significant losses in wine-growing biodiversity

A pendulum-based system allows energy to be extracted from ocean currents

14/01/2026

Francisco Huera, a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at URV, has designed the model, which harnesses the vibrations generated by water in contact with a cylinder

A new technique predicts the ripeness of fruit by analysing leaves

11/12/2025

The method, developed by a research team at URV, analyses the biochemical changes in the leaves closest to the fruit without damaging it

The quality of carbohydrates in the diet plays a key role in the prevention of dementia

03/12/2025

A study by Universitat Rovira i Virgili shows that prioritising low-glycaemic-index foods, such as most fruits and whole grains, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia

Crouzon syndrome diagnosed in a knight from the Order of Calatrava, killed in battle over 600 years ago

27/11/2025

A URV-led research team has studied some remains that are unique in the field of archaeology: an adult individual with craniosynostosis, a severe congenital cranial deformity, and who lived at the castle of Zorita de los Canes between the 12th and 15th centuries

More buildings, more heat: quantifying the effect of the urban texture on heat islands

24/11/2025

Research from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili examines how the make-up of cities helps to make them hotter than nearby rural areas

The geographer Agustín Cocola-Gant becomes the URV’s new senior Serra Húnter researcher

19/11/2025

For the next five years, he will coordinate a project involving twelve universities to analyse housing as a financial asset, understand the inequalities it generates and develop policies to reduce them

The Mediterranean diet does not guarantee sufficient intake of vitamins such as folate

06/11/2025

Research from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili adds to the debate surrounding the need to fortify staple foods such as flour with vitamins.

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

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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

Ultrasound used to detect abdominal fat associated with metabolic diseases

URV Solidària offers resources to the displaced University community

“Voices from Iran”

The exhibition “Cybersecurity. Challenges and opportunities of present and future” runs through the different headquarters of the CRAI

A rapid test using a mobile phone will be able to identify the most severe cases of imported malaria within minutes

Oldest hafted stone tools in East Asia discovered in China

Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood

Three new grape varieties identified on the island of La Palma

A pendulum-based system allows energy to be extracted from ocean currents

A new technique predicts the ripeness of fruit by analysing leaves

The quality of carbohydrates in the diet plays a key role in the prevention of dementia

Crouzon syndrome diagnosed in a knight from the Order of Calatrava, killed in battle over 600 years ago

More buildings, more heat: quantifying the effect of the urban texture on heat islands

The geographer Agustín Cocola-Gant becomes the URV’s new senior Serra Húnter researcher

The Mediterranean diet does not guarantee sufficient intake of vitamins such as folate

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

Are you new to the URV? Relax! We will be at your side you every step of the way

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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

Ultrasound used to detect abdominal fat associated with metabolic diseases

URV Solidària offers resources to the displaced University community

“Voices from Iran”

The exhibition “Cybersecurity. Challenges and opportunities of present and future” runs through the different headquarters of the CRAI

A rapid test using a mobile phone will be able to identify the most severe cases of imported malaria within minutes

Oldest hafted stone tools in East Asia discovered in China

Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood

Three new grape varieties identified on the island of La Palma

A pendulum-based system allows energy to be extracted from ocean currents

A new technique predicts the ripeness of fruit by analysing leaves

The quality of carbohydrates in the diet plays a key role in the prevention of dementia

Crouzon syndrome diagnosed in a knight from the Order of Calatrava, killed in battle over 600 years ago

More buildings, more heat: quantifying the effect of the urban texture on heat islands

The geographer Agustín Cocola-Gant becomes the URV’s new senior Serra Húnter researcher

The Mediterranean diet does not guarantee sufficient intake of vitamins such as folate

All news

Connect

The URV in figures

The URV in the rankings

URV general report

Study at the URV

Why choose the URV?

What can you study?

Exchange students

Faculties and schools

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