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For students considering a career in international business, one of the most valuable resources is a rigorous curriculum that bridges theory with real‑world corporate examples. C3S Business School in Barcelona, Spain, employs case studies from five of Spain’s most successful multinational firms—Santander Bank, Zara (Inditex Group), Mango, Telefónica, and Repsol—to illustrate how strategic decisions translate […]
Reassessing Leadership in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Business executives in Spain face a landscape transformed by data, sensors, and predictive models. Modern leaders must go beyond intuition and use machine‑learning insights to formulate strategy. AI no longer delivers routine automation; it supplies the analytical engine that drives decisions about market positioning, resource allocation, and […]
Building Geographic Literacy through Participatory Projects The Department of Geography at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) recently launched a series of Geography in Action Workshops aimed at third‑year secondary students from the El Virolet School Institute in Sabadell. The workshops, held on 17 and 24 February 2025, offered an immersive experience in Geographic Information Systems […]
Overview of the Network’s 2024 Output The UAB Geography Alumni Network announced a remarkable 401 publications between February and December 2024. These figures illustrate the network’s active engagement and highlight how the alumni community continues to shape academic, professional, and public‑sector conversations around geography. The breadth of the output spans multiple formats and purposes, offering […]
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 […]
In South Australia, schools are increasingly recognised as frontline environments where students encounter racism. Recent findings from a two‑year project led by Associate Professor Melanie Baak at the University of South Australia highlight that clear, evidence‑based frameworks are essential to creating safer, more inclusive learning communities. The research demonstrates how structured policies, coordinated action, and […]
Running is a popular way to stay fit, but the risk of injury is high for many recreational runners. A recent study from the University of South Australia shows that sleep—both how long you sleep and how well you sleep—has a measurable impact on injury risk. By treating sleep as a key component of training, […]
