{"id":8,"date":"2023-12-01T00:56:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2023-12-11T12:59:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:59:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-primari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What are our areas of expertise?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-terciari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Human Rights <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our outputs in the field of human rights have been mainly focused on improving the rights of arrival and integration of migrants in the EU. We are coordinating the project <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itflows.eu\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.itflows.eu\">ITFLOWS<\/a> and we have published several articles related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dialnet.unirioja.es\/servlet\/articulo?codigo=8678100\">laws of the sea applicable for rescuing migrants<\/a> as well as the prevention of<a href=\"https:\/\/portalrecerca.uab.cat\/en\/publications\/las-v%C3%ADctimas-de-trata-y-tr%C3%A1fico-en-libia-una-oportunidad-que-la-c\"> migrant trafficking <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/opo.iisj.net\/index.php\/osls\/article\/view\/1189\/1261\">smuggling<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-terciari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Data Protection <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are extremely interested in the latest developments that AI is bringing to our society. We have recent <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/publications\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">publications<\/a> in the field of data protection, examining the impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogitatiopress.com\/politicsandgovernance\/article\/view\/4436\">AI in predicting the arrival of migrants<\/a>, the implications of <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/idpl\/article\/11\/4\/348\/6355314\">online political microtargeting<\/a>, and the consequences of <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/hrlr\/article\/21\/2\/433\/6131329\">interoperability of databases<\/a> in the EU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-terciari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Security <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We contribute significantly to security studies, examining diverse challenges within the EU and globally. The <a href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/publications\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/publications\/\">studies<\/a> explore comprehensive security approaches, addressing border, cyber, and environmental topics. The researchers foster insights into international conflict, human security, and the role of global organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-terciari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">International law <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Intel group members engage in robust studies on International Law, contributing to the understanding of legal frameworks within the European Union (EU) and on a global scale. Research at this group cover diverse aspects, including EU law, international treaties, and human rights, reflecting a commitment to advancing legal knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges. Through its academic initiatives, the group plays a crucial role in shaping legal discourse and fostering a deeper comprehension of the complexities inherent in the international legal system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-terciari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Climate change &amp; sustainability <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We conduct forefront of research and studies in the realm of Climate Change and Sustainability, exploring the environmental challenges within the European Union (EU) and globally. By covering topics such as sustainable development, climate policy, and environmental law, the researchers are contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding ecological sustainability. Through its academic endeavors, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge which addresses the urgent issues posed by climate change on both regional and global scales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--color-blanc);color:var(--color-marca-primari)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Recent news and activities<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts has-background has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-normal-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2026\/02\/20\/ia-como-companera-de-aula-innovacion-docente-para-un-aprendizaje-critico-en-la-era-digital\/\">IA como compa\u00f1era de aula: innovaci\u00f3n docente para un aprendizaje cr\u00edtico en la era digital<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">La Facultad de Derecho de la UAB impulsa el proyecto de innovaci\u00f3n docente \u201cIA como compa\u00f1era de aula: transformaci\u00f3n docente y aprendizaje cr\u00edtico con inteligencia artificial\u201d (2025-2026), una iniciativa orientada a integrar de forma pedag\u00f3gica, \u00e9tica y cr\u00edtica herramientas de inteligencia artificial generativa en la\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2026\/02\/20\/ia-como-companera-de-aula-innovacion-docente-para-un-aprendizaje-critico-en-la-era-digital\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Llegiu-ne m\u00e9s<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: IA como compa\u00f1era de aula: innovaci\u00f3n docente para un aprendizaje cr\u00edtico en la era digital<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2026\/02\/06\/la-responsabilitat-de-lestat-i-les-entitatsprivades-per-crimsinternacionals-alamazonia-brasilera-elpreu-de-la-cobdicia\/\">La responsabilitat de l&#8217;estat i les entitatsprivades per crimsinternacionals al\u2019Amaz\u00f2nia Brasilera: elpreu de la cobd\u00edcia<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2026\/02\/06\/itflows-project-h2020-2020-2023\/\">ITFLOWS project (H2020 &#8211; 2020-2023)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In order to deal with migration flows in Europe in an optimal way, the EU-funded ITFLOWS project aims to predict and manage migration flows via the creation of an evidence-based information and communication technology-enabled solution, the so-called EUMigraTool. The tool will ease the reception, relocation,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2026\/02\/06\/itflows-project-h2020-2020-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Llegiu-ne m\u00e9s<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ITFLOWS project (H2020 &#8211; 2020-2023)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-1024x467.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:256px;max-height:256px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-1536x700.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee-1200x547.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/qiee.jpg 1780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2025\/06\/26\/special-issue-on-artificial-intelligence-is-out\/\">Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence is out!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are very happy to announce the publication of the special issue on Artificial Intelligence in the EU at Quaderns IEE, that GLOBAL INTEL coordinated This issue brings together a selection of contributions presented at the TechAndLaw conference, held on October 3, 2024. The dossier\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2025\/06\/26\/special-issue-on-artificial-intelligence-is-out\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Llegiu-ne m\u00e9s<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence is out!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-1024x771.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:256px;max-height:256px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1-1200x903.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/lidia-era1-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2025\/06\/05\/we-attend-era-event-on-eu-anti-discrimination-law\/\">We attend ERA event on EU anti-discrimination law<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 2-3 2025, Dr Ballesta attended the event &#8220;Current Reflections on EU Anti-Discrimination Law&#8221;, organised by ERA in Madrid. It presented current reflections by academic experts on the state of play and future development of EU anti-discrimination law. The key topics were Algorithmic discrimination, Age\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2025\/06\/05\/we-attend-era-event-on-eu-anti-discrimination-law\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Llegiu-ne m\u00e9s<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: We attend ERA event on EU anti-discrimination law<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:256px;max-height:256px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/447\/2025\/06\/conferencia-10-junio.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/globalintel\/2025\/06\/03\/conferencia-ia-seguridad-y-cumplimiento\/\">Conferencia: IA, Seguridad y Cumplimiento<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Qu\u00e9 ilusi\u00f3n nos hace cerrar nuestro periodo de investigaci\u00f3n 2023-2025 con este evento \ud83d\udd1d que hemos organizado: &#8220;IA, Seguridad y Cumplimiento&#8221;. Tendr\u00e1 lugar el pr\u00f3ximo 10 de junio a las 12:00 en la Sala de Vistas de la Facultat Dret UAB. 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