In 2009, R+D spending in Catalonia remained stable over the previous year at around €3.2 billion. The investment represents 1.68% of the GDP of the autonomous community. While it is above the Spanish average, it stills lags behind Europe.

STAFF | NOVEMBER 30TH, 2010

The Fifth National Survey of the Social Perception of Science and Technology by Fecyt has revealed that the interest of the Spanish population in science has grown 36% since 2008. The most curious were men under 34 years old.

STAFF | NOVEMBER 18TH, 2010

Over 700 people attended the first ever Connect-EU Day on Wednesday September 22nd in Barcelona to find out more about funding opportunities and support for innovation provided by the European Union for companies and research institutions in Catalonia.

STAFF | SEPTEMBER 23TH, 2010

The Inter Academy Council (IAC) has issued a report calling for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to introduce a number of changes in response to a series of recent controversies.

DAVID SEGARRA | SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2010