Illustration © Patricia Cornellana
The metamorphosis of workRediscovering the meaning of work: A revolutionary aspiration?

The modern concept of work is under scrutiny worldwide due to unprecedented mass resignations. To address...

Illustration ©Patricia Cornellana
The metamorphosis of workWorking time and work-life balance policies: Gender challenges

Working time has become a key issue on the public agenda, not just within the labour sector, influenced by...

Illustration ©Patrícia Cornellana
The metamorphosis of workRethinking the organisation of work

The ongoing technological revolution is reshaping how we work and our relationship with it. Disruptive technological advancements, economic globalisation and new aspirations for...

Illustration ©Rebeka Elizegi
The city of five millionA more complex metropolis

Until now, we have conceived and managed Barcelona’s vast metropolis as an urban conglomerate, bringing together the 36 municipalities of the metropolitan area. However, it’s...

The city of five millionFrom cities to rural areas: A growing phenomenon

The Barcelona metropolitan region is undergoing a phase of counterurbanisation. While urban-to-rural...

The city of five millionResidential segregation: three key insights

Individuals’ economic status is reflected in the city through the phenomenon of residential segregation. This...

Illustration ©Rebeka Elizegi
The city of five millionWhat are we talking about when we talk about the metropolitan region?

The expansion of urbanisation, coupled with the consequent overflow of administrative boundaries, bears a...

Illustration ©Rebeka Elizegi
The city of five millionEurope’s city system

In Europe, where approximately 80% of the population resides in urban areas, a network of polycentric and...

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