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La Cátedra de Vivienda Digna y Sostenible de la UPF Barcelona School of Management, en colaboración con la Fundación Metropolitan House, ha premiado al mejor Trabajo Final de Máster sobre la temática de la vivienda digna y sostenible.

The Third Edition of the Retail Chair Challenge arrives this year to challenge UPF Barcelona School of Management students to solve the crossroads between private labels and manufacturer brands.

At a critical juncture for urban sustainability, the report "Natural Capital in Barcelona", published by Nactiva in collaboration with the UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM), confirms that Barcelona has the assets to lead the global ranking of metropolitan regions focused on regenerating natural capital. According to the study, the region boasts "highly valuable Mediterranean ecosystems, expertise in public-private collaboration, innovation capacity, and attractiveness as a hub for global initiatives" to tackle the challenge.

The premiere of Tardes de Soledad, the latest documentary directed by Albert Serra, has captured the attention of audiences and critics alike after winning the prestigious Golden Shell at the San Sebastián Film Festival.

The new housing cooperative models boast innovative features such as the members participating directly in building the properties, professionalized internal regulation systems to ensure trouble-free coexistence, and a wide range of financing options, as well as a marked degree of environmental awareness.

UPF Barcelona School of Management hosted the first edition of an event dedicated to connecting MBA students nearing graduation with top-tier headhunters.

In Spain, the number of retail investors that choose sustainable financial products is still extremely low. This is one of the findings of the first edition of the “Report on Retail Investor Behavior in the Sustainable Financial Product Market”, published by the International Chair in Sustainable Finance of the UPF Barcelona School of Management and Triodos Bank, the leading ethical and sustainable banking institution.

Representatives from more than 15 business schools from all over Europe attended the Capacity Building Workshop on Sustainability and Responsible Management organized today in Barcelona by AMBA and BGA.

Aquest mes d’octubre de 2024, el Dr. Toni Aira, director de la Càtedra d'Estudis Internacionals en Comunicació Institucional per al Desenvolupament i el Creixement Sostenible, creada per la UPF Barcelona School of Management en col·laboració amb AGBAR, ha lliurat el segon Premi al Millor Treball Final de Màster en l’àmbit del Desenvolupament Sostenible.

UPF Barcelona School of Management has celebrated the Opening Ceremony for the new 2024-2025 academic year, welcoming more than 1,500 students from 66 nationalities. This marks the beginning of a transformative journey for students who are joining a diverse and vibrant community, where 50% are international students, primarily from Latin America and Europe.

The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) has once again gained significant recognition in the QS Business Masters Ranking 2025, with five of its Masters programs excelling, highlighted in three ranking categories: Marketing, Finance, and Management, in Spain. The School has improved its position in all three segments, demonstrating its continued commitment to academic excellence and global competitiveness.

On September 18 and 19, we were thrilled to take part in the Gutenberg Campus, an annual conference for scientific communication and outreach professionals. The key theme of this year’s conference was drought, a critical challenge that over 300 specialists came to discuss.

The event is designed for professionals in the sector with a program that is adapted in collaboration with the participants, This year’s edition comprised more than 40 sessions, including workshops, debates, conferences and idea laboratories, all of which focused on exploring and tackling the complex problems associated with drought and its communication.

The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) has successfully completed the evaluation process of the Business School Impact System (BSIS), and EFMD Global has once again awarded the School its BSIS label. This accreditation underlines the impact generated by the School in 7 different dimensions, including education, research, the economy, and business development in the surrounding area, highlighting its capacity to generate knowledge and strengthen the bonds between the business and academic communities.

A group of UPF-BSM Alumnis from different professional fields guided, inspired and motivated the hundreds of graduates on the exciting path that opens up for them after the end of their time at the school.

For the second year in a row, the UPF Barcelona School of Management features in the Executive MBA Rankings published by QS, one of the world’s most widely consulted rankings in the higher education sector.