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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT
RE-FESTA: A new reinforcement system using tension-activated timber for the rapid, safe and sustainable refurbishment of ceramic floor slabs
Researchers from the Architecture, Energy and Environment research group (AiEM) and the Design and Analysis of Architectural Structures research group of the Department of Architectural Technology (DiCEA), which are part of the Centre for Research and Services for the Local Administration (CRAL) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), have developed an innovative system for the structural strengthening of ceramic floor slabs using stress-activated timber, designed to intervene in occupied buildings in a fast, sustainable and replicable manner.
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ICARIA: New tools to anticipate and reduce climate hazards affecting critical infrastructure and assets
A team of researchers led by the FLUMEN Research Institute at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) has been involved in the European ICARIA project, which aims to develop tools and risk maps to help public authorities and infrastructure managers better anticipate the impacts of extreme climate-related events and make adaptation decisions on a more robust technical basis.
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The UPC presents a leading scientific infrastructure in Spain for testing 6G technologies under real conditions
On 8 April, UPC unveiled 6G LabNet UPC, an autonomous experimental network designed to test and validate next-generation mobile communications technologies and services in real-world environments. Serving research, teaching, public administration and industry, the infrastructure is a state-of-the-art scientific facility in Europe and will play a key role in accelerating innovation in AI-enabled 6G technology.
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CIT UPC at the DIZ 4.0 Conference 2026: Strengthening HEIs and EDIHs Collaboration
Representatives from the UPC Technology Center actively participated in the DIZ 4.0 Conference – “Artificial Intelligence. Human Perspective”, held on 26th March in Iași, Romania. This event was organised by the Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) and the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network (EDIH). It brought together over 700 participants, including key stakeholders from across Europe, including Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), technology providers, and public authorities to discuss strategic collaboration in digital innovation.
FIGURES CIT UPC (2024)
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