Our research. University of Navarra
We launched the Institute of Nutrition and Health
The new center integrates research, teaching clinical practice to promote nutrition with global impact.
At the University of Navarra, our research aims to provide answers to today's challenges in health, social, environmental and economic needs. We put people and the environment at the heart of our initiatives. We work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate closely with other centers to promote transfer knowledge and innovation for the benefit of society.
PALOMA GRAU
Vice President from research and Sustainability
The University for all
TALENT SCIENCE COMMITMENT
13|01|2026
The University of Navarra launches the Institute of Nutrition and Health
The new center integrates research, training , and clinical care to promote precision nutrition, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases.
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12|01|2026
Construction begins on the BIOMA Center
Designed by architect Patxi Mangado, the project a building of more than 20,000 square meters that will house twelve spaces.
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19|12|2025
Researcher Anna Dulska promotes the first conference Heritage conference in Sijena
The meeting, held on November 7 and 8 at the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Sijena (Huesca), was fully booked and
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FORESTCHAR
Biochar from forestry residues for circular Economics
PLEXUS
knowledge dissemination of philosophical logic
BIOMA: Institute for Biodiversity and Environment research
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The mission statement of Biodiversity and Environment Institute is to address issues core topic on the nature and future of the planet under a approach multidisciplinary , constituting a point of meeting between the university research and the administration, business and society.
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DATAI: Institute of Science of the data and Artificial Intelligence
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It brings together the lines of research in science of the data and AI of the different centers of the University. At the same time it seeks innovation and knowledge transfer to the industrial, business and social spheres, with a strong involvement in the training of researchers, students and professionals.
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Technology Center CEIT
research center linked to the University of Navarra. Its main task is to carry out industrial projects of applied research and technological development , in partnership with the Departments of research and development of companies from different sectors (railway, aeronautics, automotive, health, manufacturing, energy or environment).
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research center Applied Medical (CIMA)
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research center linked to the University of Navarra. Its research is based on a novel biological knowledge , whose aim is to find therapeutic solutions to patients' needs. For this reason, the Cima and the Clinic share a common project : to put the patient at the center of the research.
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Institute of Nutrition and Health
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It develops research, teaching attendance to address current challenges in nutrition and their impact on health. Through multidisciplinary teams, it promotes research in the prevention and treatment of food-related diseases. It adopts a approach that connects the academic and clinical fields with society, generating a real impact on health.
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Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra
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Since 2017, the Cancer Center has integrated attendance, research teaching oncology, backed by more than 40 years of experience and partnership the Clinic, Cima various Schools. Recognized in 2025 as a " core topiccenter" in research in Spain and the first non-public hospital accredited by the OECI as a comprehensive cancer center, the CCUN offers patient-centered care, promotes scientific advancement, and trains highly qualified professionals.
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CYD 2024 FOUNDATION
The University is in the Top 3. in research and in Transf. of knowledge, compared to other Spanish universities.
Times Higher Education 2025
The University of Navarra is the first in Spain in transfer of knowledge for obtaining the best score of the country in the pillar of "partnership with the industry" (Industry) and the third for its research quality (Research Quality).
PORTAL SCIENTIST
The research in figures
2.235
Researchers
150
Groups
1.740
Financing
60.144
Publications
5.800
Theses
24.852
Open Access
Obtaining the HR Excellence in Research seal on September 14, 2020 accredits the University of Navarra as an entity committed to quality in the management of human resources at research.
The University of Navarra is an institution that since its origins has always been committed to research, both in scientific and humanistic areas.
The continuous commitment to research and the desire to improve at all levels has recently led it to join the European initiatives called the "European Charter for Research" researcher and the "Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers".
Following the recommendations of the European Commission, in mid-2016 the University created a working group group with professionalsfrom different areas and responsibilities within research. Its work in the first phase consisted of an internal analysis based on the principles established in both the European Charter and the Code of Conduct, drawing up a diagnosis and defining an action plan that will soon be published.
The University of Navarra has decided to join these initiatives by means of a letter of support, convinced that its human capital is its most important asset, and that success depends to a large extent on the professional and personal satisfaction of our researchers, professors and support staff.
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president: María Iraburu Elizalde
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Vice President from research and Sustainability: Paloma Grau
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Vice President of Students: Rosalia Baena
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Vice President of faculty: Pablo Sánchez-Ostiz
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Vice President of Communication and development: Gonzalo Robles
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Director of the Research Management Service: Javier Mata
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Human Resources Director: Belén Latasa
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Director from research and development: Fernando de la Puente
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Deputy Head of International Projects Office: Cristina Patsouris
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Head of Human Resources Research: Pablo Goñi
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Director of the Technical Secretariat for Research: Pilar Recalde
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Deputy Director of Valorisation and Transfer: Xavier Tapias
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Deputy Director of Labour Relations: Elena Unzué
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Quality Assurance Unit: Olga Ezpeleta
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Ethics Committee: Ángela Sáenz
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
- guide host for researchers
- Checklist for the application for foreign EU staff
- Checklist for the application for non-EU foreign staff
- Action Plan
- Gap Analysis
- Interim Assessment
- Code of good practices in research
- Principles for the selection and hiring of staff researcher
- guide best practices for interviewers