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The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) and the international professional services group ETL GLOBAL have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing projects related to training and knowledge generation, strengthening the connection between the school and businesses.

• This is highlighted in the conclusions of a study on the social impact of the UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM), conducted by researchers from the business school.

• Among the variables used to calculate social value are the academic and professional training provided by the institution, the employability of students and their access to the job market, as well as support for entrepreneurship and innovation, among others.

• 50% of UPF-BSM's programs are focused on social impact; the school has 11 chairs primarily dedicated to sustainability and a dedicated Vice-Dean's Office to lead this area.

Companies such as Nestlé, Condis, Danone, Frit Ravich or Unilever attended the business school to participate in a meeting on corporate collaboration in the consumer goods supply chain sector.

• Representatives from companies and institutions across the country attended the ceremony for the first edition of the Public Figure of the Year Award.
• Laia de Nadal, Rector of Pompeu Fabra University, presented the award, which was accepted by Xavier Puig Hernández, the director in charge of women's football at FC Barcelona.
• The award recognizes the team for its positive impact on society as a global reference in professional women's sports.

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.