The Sport and Physical Activity (GREAF) research group at the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) has participated in a research project on incorporating the health perspective into the urban planning for Vic.
Around 300 people participated in the European congress on "Intersectionality in local policies: experiences, tools and debates" organised by Terrassa Municipal Council last Wednesday. The conference was the culmination of the "Connected Equalities" project, which was organised by the council with the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) through the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (CEIG) and institution CEPS Projectes Socials.
The risk of suffering from or a decline in urinary incontinence is greater among older people with a disability or those who take inappropriate medication than their peers.
African-American former NBA players and those who are tallest generally die before shorter and white ex-players, according to the conclusions of a study conducted by Spanish researchers and published in Applied Sciences on 1 February. Nevertheless, the study also found that the annual mortality rate among former NBA players is lower than among the general population of the United States.
The new Rector of the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Josep-Eladi Baños, has taken office in a solemn ceremony in a packed Aula Magna at the UVic-UCC.
Last Thursday and Friday, about 120 people took part in the first International Bioethics Congress organised by the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) under the auspices of the Grífols Foundation Bioethics Chair.
Researchers from the UVic-UCC are participating in a new European project that will assess the benefits and risks of disruptive technologies in the co-creation, co-production and co-ordination of public services with citizens.
The most important figures in bioethics in Spain will be meeting at the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) on 24 and 25 January, at the First International Bioethics Congress which the institution is organising under the auspices of the Grífols Foundation Bioethics Chair. Based on a programme of lectures and round table discussions, it will examine, discuss and reflect on education and learning in this branch of ethics.
Creating and providing knowledge based on scientific evidence to promote, prevent and assist mental health in people on a holistic and integrated basis – that is the mission of the Mental Health Chair of the UVic-UCC, the Althaia Foundation and the
One in three rivers on the Iberian Peninsula is salinised, mainly due to the impact of agriculture and urbanisation. This environmental problem will have an increasing effect on water ecosystems around the world due to global warming, rising water consumption levels, and the exploitation of natural land resources.
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