"At the University of Navarra we aim to help resolve the environmental, economic and social challenges of our time through research, education and innovation, at the service of the common good."
MARIA IRABURU
President of the University of Navarra
01 / THE BIOMA Center
A NEW SPACE FOR TRANSFORMATION AND MEETING
The BIOMA Center was created as a meeting point for people and institutions that together seek answers and solutions to the most urgent problems, based on a passion for science and nature. It promotes multidisciplinary and applied research through the Biodiversity and Environment Institute, the teaching provided by the Schools of Science and Pharmacy and Nutrition; entrepreneurship through Innovation Factory and the dissemination and transmission of the passion for science through the Science Museum.
A 13,000M2 BUILDING
The BIOMA Center, which will be built on the University of Navarra's Pamplona campus over the next few years, is a project that combines research, training and dissemination of environmental and scientific knowledge at a single 13,000m2 location.
One third of the space will be used for teaching, another third for the tasks of environmental research and a final third for the Science Museum and scientific knowledge dissemination activities. There will also be an Innovation Factory for the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation.
02 / SOCIAL IMPACT
The BIOMA Center aims to generate a positive effect among the different target audiences, some of which are external (companies, schools, members of the general public) while others are internal (students, professors, researchers, and administrative personnel).
Academic community
SOCIAL NEEDS
Environmental research. Climate change is a global problem.
IMPACT GOALS
To become a source of scientifc data and evidence; and provide innovative solutions to the most urgent challenges.
Companies
SOCIAL NEEDS
Professionals prepared to respond present and future challenges from the perspective of sustainability.
IMPACT GOALS
Talent. To attract young people with comprehensive training from the perspective of sustainability, as well as entrepreneurial skills.
Educational community
SOCIAL NEEDS
Highlighting the social value and application of science.
IMPACT GOALS
To use knowledge to awaken passion for science and raise public awareness.
General Public
SOCIAL NEEDS
To access reliable information on environmental challenges and possible solutions.
IMPACT GOALS
To make the University of Navarra a reliable reference on global challenges.
03 / THE project
SCIENTIFIC CULTURE
To expose all audiences to scientific knowledge through experience, reflection and a commitment to science and nature.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Dissemination, awareness and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of change, and inspiration for the development of new initiatives.
04 / COLLABORATE TO INCREASE YOUR IMPACT
The University of Navarra finances its regular activities through the enrollment fees paid by students. However, undergraduate and research scholarships and the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure are financed through donations from alumni, companies, philanthropic institutions and friends from all over the world.
By donating to the BIOMA Center project, individuals and institutions know that their contribution has an impact on the present, as well as future projects.
COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS
- Government of Spain
- Cementos Molins
- Elecnor
- Endesa
- Caja Navarra Foundation
- "la Caixa" Foundation
- Ramón Areces Foundation
- Laboral Kutxa
- group Sesé
- Ubesol group
- Lucasiñas
- Pontegadea
- Torreal
SCIENCE MUSEUM SPONSORS
- ACUNSA Health Insurancealud
- Sabadell Foundation
- Laboral Kutxa
- Caja Rural de Navarra
THEY SUPPORT THE RESEARCH OF THE BIODIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE
- Sanitas Foundation
- Campus Home
UNIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
STRATEGY 2025
The University of Navarra's Strategy 2025 aims to contribute to the resolution of the challenges posed by society through its research, teaching and welfare work.
Sustainable development and caring for people and the environment provide are the reference for project orientation. Strategy 2025 has a three-part structure: transformative education, an interdisciplinary university and research with impact and focus.
25|10|2023
"La Caixa" Foundation has donated 1.5 million euros to the BIOMA Center of the University
The construction of this new space for research and teaching will begin this academic year 2023-24
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10|10|2023
Researchers from the University's Biodiversity and Environment Institute , Magna and Emgrisa create a decontaminant that irreversibly eliminates Lindane.
The compound created is simple, efficient, sustainable, economically viable and can be applied directly to soils.
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21|09|2023
A PPP to measure sustainability at the University's campus
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