The scientific output of Andalusian universities has grown by almost 36% in the last five years

The scientific output of Andalusian universities has grown by almost 36% in the last five years

The number of scientific publications from Andalusian public universities registered in the Andalusian Scientific Information System (SICA) and the Web of Science (WoS) has grown by 35.8% from 2018 to 2022, from 12,248 to 16,635 publications per year.

 Renault Group has chosen Seville as the site for its only hybrid gearbox production centre in the world

Renault Group has chosen Seville as the site for its only hybrid gearbox production centre in the world

December 3, 2022

Renault Group has inaugurated in Seville, Andalusia, its only hybrid gearbox production centre in the world. This factory is also the model for an innovative circular economy project that is unique in Spain for recycling and renewing vehicles and components, prolonging their life, and reducing pollution.

 R&D&I accounted for the largest share of ERDF spending in Andalusia in 2021

R&D&I accounted for the largest share of ERDF spending in Andalusia in 2021

December 3, 2022

Research, technological development, and innovation accounted for a large part of the expenditure executed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Andalusia in 2021, with a total of more than 293 million euros. Together with these data, it has been achieved that within the framework of the ERDF Operational Programme, the implementation of these funds has been very prominent in the promotion of research and innovation, in improving the competitiveness of SMEs, in initiatives to promote a low-carbon economy in all sectors and in promoting sustainable transport.

 Andalusian laboratories for advanced therapy drugs: the place where hope is created

Andalusian laboratories for advanced therapy drugs: the place where hope is created

Andalusia’s public health system has recently achieved a major milestone in improving the health of the population. Professionals from up to seven organisations linked to the Regional Ministry of Health and Families have for the first time successfully implanted personalised veins in a patient suffering from deep vein insufficiency.

 Andalusian exports reached €14.113 billion in the first four months of the year

Andalusian exports reached €14.113 billion in the first four months of the year

Exports from Andalusia reached €14,113 million between January and April 2022, which is the highest figure recorded for the first four-month period of the year since there have been comparable records (1995). The increase recorded by the Spanish average was 23.2%. International sales grew by 27.7% in April to €3,914 million.

 Andalusia sends a consignment of 83,320 units of medicines to Ukraine

Andalusia sends a consignment of 83,320 units of medicines to Ukraine

This month, the Regional Ministry of Health and Families sent a shipment of 83,320 units and 7,200 kilos of medicines to Ukraine. The total amount of this donation is estimated at 218,035.37 euros. This consignment of medicines will be sent through the Ministry of Health of the Spanish Government to meet the health needs of this war zone.

 The Government of Andalusia protects the traditional art of falconry as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC)

The Government of Andalusia protects the traditional art of falconry as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC)

The Regional Ministry of Culture and Historical Heritage of the Government of Andalusia, through the Directorate General of Historical and Documentary Heritage, has initiated the procedure to register falconry in Andalusia as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC, Bien de Interés Cultural), with the typology of Activity of Ethnological Interest, as it has specific and specific values in this region, both historical, ethnological, artistic, social and for the protection of the natural environment.

 Two Andalusian cities, Sevilla and Malaga, between the Top 30 less polluted cities in the world

Two Andalusian cities, Sevilla and Malaga, between the Top 30 less polluted cities in the world

According to the report published by the nonprofit Berkeley earth, Sevilla is the city with the lowest pollution index in Spain, the 21st in the world ranking, followed by Malaga occupying the 29th position out of 40 Andalusia clearly leads this ranking of less polluted cities with Sevilla being the fourth in Europe. The report […]

 Andalusia achieved record exports in 2021: €34,552 million and a growth of 24.2%

Andalusia achieved record exports in 2021: €34,552 million and a growth of 24.2%

February 19, 2022

Andalusia closed 2021 with the best export record since comparable data has been available (1995), 34,552 million euros, which represents a year-on-year growth of 24.2%, up to 3 points above the national average increase, which stood at 21.2%. Imports amounted to 33.194 billion euros, up 34.5%, resulting in a surplus of 1.358 billion euros in […]

 Industrial turnover in Andalusia rises 31.2% year-on-year in September

Industrial turnover in Andalusia rises 31.2% year-on-year in September

November 28, 2021

The Industrial Turnover Index (ITI) in Andalusia increased by 31.2% year-on-year in September, 1.1 points more than in the previous month and more than double that at the national level (12.5%), making a total of seven consecutive months of increase. This is the result of the ‘Weekly Economic Observatory of the Andalusian Regional Government’ presented […]