Outstanding in research

Research is one of the most important features of the University of Cantabria. The projects carried out by its research groups cover the most varied aspects of Arts and Sciences in both basic and applied research. The University provides society with a wide range of scientific and technological research, which is guaranteed by the qualifications and international recognition of its investigators.

Several comparative studies analysing general and specific aspects of research in Spain rank the University of Cantabria among the most outstanding Spanish R&D&I institutions both for its productivity and its scientific quality.

The R&D groups maintain close and permanent links with companies, public administrations and institutions to collaborate in the development of varied projects and studies that require a high level of specialisation and competence.

Between 2003 and 2007 university departments executed 1,826 projects with financing that amounts to 98,4 million euros. Of these projects 1,403 were contracted projects. The collaboration with the industrial sector in R&D activities has crystallised in the Technological Development Centre of the University of Cantabria (CDTUC), a centre devoted to innovation where 14 firms and 12 research groups are currently working.