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Complex systems are characterized by their emergent behavior as a non-trivial result of the evolution of a considerable number of microscopic units that interact with each other. Expressed in other words: the study of complex systems seeks to understand the behavior and properties of the whole system that can not be derived directly from the study of the properties of its parts in isolation.
This is the essence of the research of complex systems, where the nature of the units is irrelevant. Associated strategies to address the study of a specific phenomenon, then, may be widely shared by a large number of phenomena characteristic of various disciplines. Even we can say that the complexity of the science itself is the result of the fusion of different disciplines and approaches on the same challenge. Therefore, the study of complex systems integrates problems and merges methodologies that can have very different origins.
The creation of the UBICS will join efforts of several groups of related research that will:
The research at the Institute is structured along four major pillars. Together, they combine the exploration of new concepts in the field of Complex Systems and their application in different scientific and social disciplines.
| Foundations | Science of Matter | Life Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Statistical Physics | Soft Matter | Molecular Biophysics | Psychology and Behavior |
| Networks | Complex Flows and Complex Fluids | Cell and Multicellular Biology | Economy and Finance |
| Dynamical systems | Active Matter | Systems Biology | Linguistics |
| Data Science | Smart Materials | Neuroscience | History |
Helsinki (Finland) 19/06/2023
Overview
The meeting is proposed to be organized in June, 2024 in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The period is not without some interest due to the Northern sun and long days and it should be acceptable as it is in a teaching-light month for most countries. We have in a preliminary manner chosen the conference center of Hanasaari (hanaholmen.fi) in a very beautiful location, and close to a) Helsinki city center, b) a metro station, and c) Aalto University. The site offers conference facilities, a hotel, and an excellent restaurant and is within easy access from the Helsinki airport. The invited speakers would be accommodated at Hanasaari, and the location makes it so that various options are available to other participants.
Our intention is to find a program that reflects the local organizers’ interest, novel developments, and suggestions from the Advisory Committee. We are going to be looking for local sources of funding, but we expect to be able to offer accommodation as usual for the invited speakers, plus local meals, and to offer a very reasonable participant package covering lunches and the conference dinner. If funds are raised to a sufficient degree, a few student grants covering local costs is not excluded.
UBICS projects 22/02/2023
Minicurs de Física de la complexitat en la matèria activa per alumnes de Grau i Master (preferentment). La materia activa es una classe de sistemes de matèria condensada composats per unitats, o partícules, que s'autopropulsen i que operen fora de l'equilibri termodinàmic. Els sistemes vius en son un exemple representatiu. Aquestes partícules actives posseeixen graus de llibertat interns que les capaciten per poder moure's extraient energia de l'ambient i dissipant-la al moure's en qualsevol direcció. La materia activa ens obre noves vies d'estudi per esbrinar quins mecanismes físics son responsables dels comportaments emergents dels sistemes vius. PROGRAMA DEL CURS: Dia: 22 de febrer (13:15-14:30h) Professor: Ignacio Pagonabarraga. Una introducció a la física de sistemes de partícules actives. Dia: 28 de febrer (13:15-14:30h) Professor: Alberto Fernandez-Nieves. Soft, partially ordered, granular and active – Experimental findings in active liquid crystals and fire-ant collectives Dia: 8 de març (13:15-14:30h) Professora: M.Carmen Miguel Presa de decisions i moviment col·lectiu en la dinàmica d'animals socials i eixams de robots. Dia: 15 de març (13:15-14:30h) Professor: Matteo Paoluzzi Critical dynamics with persistent noise Inscripció i més informació del curs: http://ubics.ub.edu/materiactiva.html
UB projects 17/02/2023
Aquest divendres, 17 de Febrer, es celebra el Dia Internacional de la Dona i la Nena a la Ciència a la UB. Un any més l'UBICS ha col·laborat en l'organització de l'acte "Cafè amb científiques" on membres de l'UBICS hi participen. Data: 17 Febrer 2023 Hora: 14:00-15:00h Lloc: Eduard Fontseré i retransmisió en directe: https://ub-edu.zoom.us/j/95396799068?pwd=a3RHUGhqNGo2aUlNVjhWYTJvQmJoUT09#success Descripció: Has pensat mai a fer carrera científica? No estàs gaire segura de com és? En aquesta activitat convidem a tothom, especialment dones del món de la ciència, a compartir un espai amb científiques per posar en comú diferents aspectes de la carrera científica sent dona. Farem un col·loqui amb les participants i també gaudirem d’un cafè per fomentar un espai de trobada entre dones científiques. Participen les investigadores de la UB: 1) Irene Ferri: investigadora predoctoral, UBICS 2) Ana Climent: estudiant de doctorat, ICCUB 3) Elena Xuriguera: professora agregada, Facultat de Química, grup DIOPMA. 4) Núria López: IdRA, Margarita Salas Postdoc. 5) Júlia Molins i Vigatà: estudiant de doctorat, Institut de Geomodels. 6) Alba Espargaró Colomé: professora lectora, IN2UB 7) Creu Palacín Cabañas: professora titutar, grup IRBIO Acte organitzat per: Institut de Ciències del Cosmos (ICCUB); Institut de Recerca en Sistemes Complexos (UBICS); Institut de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (IN2UB); Institut de Recerca de l'Aigua (IdRA); Institut de Recerca GEOMODELS; Institut de Química Teòrica i Computacional (IQTCUB): Facultat de Biologia; Facultat de Ciències de la Terra; Facultat de Farmàcia; Facultat de Física; Facultat de Ciències de la Terra ; Facultat de Química. Coffee break inclós! Tens tota la informació a: http://ubics.ub.edu/news.php T'animem a participar i a que en facis difusió! Moltes gràcies! https://www.ub.edu/activitats/dia-dona-nena-ciencia
