The Green Ring of Terrassa—an expansive natural area covering more than 4,000 hectares—has become an integral part of the second‑year curriculum for the Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environment, and Territorial Planning (GMAiPT) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). By integrating a real‑world ecosystem into classroom learning, the program equips students with the analytical tools […]
On April 24, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) opened the exhibition El Pirineo sin Briet, marking a centenary of photographic and scientific documentation of the Pyrenees. The event, located in the Sala Tarot de Quinze within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, serves as a meeting point for geographers, historians, conservationists and the general public to […]
Background and Academic Achievements Professor Asunción Blanco Romero, a long‑standing member of the University of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) Department of Geography, has been elected President of the Spanish Geographical Association (AGE). The election was confirmed during the Extraordinary General Assembly held on 16 October 2025, where the odd‑numbered fraction of the Board of Directors was renewed. […]
Highlights of the Pyrenean Trails Exhibition The UAB’s Department of Geography presents Stories and Paths: A Literary Walk through the Pyrenean Trails. Set in the PassARTdíss space of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, the exhibition combines visual displays, literary excerpts, and immersive activities to showcase how the Pyrenees inspire literature and outdoor exploration. Key […]