#Pompeu Fabra

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Universidad Pompeu Fabra en Barcelona, ESPAÑA

[jackredfieldwasmyjacob]

THIS IS HOW I FOUND OUT VOCALOID IS IBERIAN?????

[eleteskonyvtar]

Az egyik legfantasztikusabb könyvtár az Universitat Pompeu Fabra Campus de la Ciutadellán van. A barcelonai világkiállításra készült a 19. században, tervezésében az akkor még fiatal Gaudi is részt vett, és a szomszédos parkban található vízeséshez szükséges több mint 15ezer köbméter vizet tartotta a rengeteg oszlop a magasban. Ezt alakítottak át valamivé, ami félúton van Khazad-Dúm csarnokai és egy templom között. Nézzétek meg, ha arra jártok.

[alltangledupinblue]

And some of them they make into libraries...

http://www.pushpullbar.com/forums/showthread.php?3181-Barcelona-Dip%F2sit-de-les-Aig%FCes-Central-Library-of-the-University-of-Pompeu-Fabra

“The Dipòsit de les Aigües (Water deposit) was designed in 1874 … as a reservoir building to store water for the waterworks in the nearby Parc de la Ciutadella. Fontserè designed a structure with walls a metre thick, which supported arches four metres wide. In keeping with tradition, he perforated the walls in order to reduce the quantity of building materials and labour required. These openings run the height of the walls and are crowned with arches, causing the partitions in the walls to look rather like a series of independent pillars. Soon after the infrastructure of the city center got modernized and a new water distribution system was introduced, this building was no longer needed for it’s original purpose. Until the 80’s the building had been used for various things which gradually stuffed the magnificient space with partitions and additions. In 1992 it was decided to convert the space into the main library of the neighbouring UPF.

never not thinking about giant cisterns. THATS immanentizing the eschaton. when we get to heaven and its a bunch of giant wet concrete tunnels with vast columns holding up the ceiling, then you will see…

[useless-catalanfacts]

Did you see the Mike Hatsune trend on twitter? So many Catalan Mikus!!!

I hadn't seen it! They're so cool!!

(And by the way, Miku is already Catalan 😉 the software used for her voice —Vocaloid— was created by the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona)

Say in the comments which one is your favourite!

Miku dancing sardanes wearing traditional clothes (pubilla outfit). By @/itsnailasart

Miku in a calçotada! By @/miden808

Miku castellera and pubilla Miku. By @/SpaceSpheal (also on Tumblr @spacespheal!)

Modern girl Miku who is a monitora de cau. By @/enosst

Miku castellera!! By @/TaySokka

Miku dancing sardanes. By @/NoddlsChikk

Miku with a Tió de Nadal. By @/gatomonogordo

Miku with the dragon, Mic and a calçot. By @/mewvy_y.

Miku dressed as castanyera! By @/lau_artwork

I've reached the photo limit for a Tumblr post but there's more! Say which one is your favourite in the tags. I can't choose just one but I'd say the 1st one, SpaceSpheal's, and the castanyera.

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[santmarc]

Marijo Ribas, Bricks and cucumbers; Lichtenberg Studios exchange 2024

The second part of the exchange with the Lichtenberg Studios, was Marijo Ribas residence in Berlin. This residency has implemented a residency program that relates art to the reality of that neighborhood.

"I am interested in the spaces and how they carry ideology and symbolism. Memorials, public architecture and rural areas are linked to production and migration situations. My research in Lichtenberg began with the sculpture designed by Mies Van der Rohe, built in 1926 and demolished in 1935 by the Nazis.  I was interested in the idea of how a memorial that no longer existed, still has a place in the memory. And since that I thought about the function of a memorial, does a memorial repair any damage?

Lichtenbeg has a rural and proletarian past, the most important migrant population during the 60-70, the “gastarbeiters” came from Vietnam. After the fall of the Berlin Wall there was no plan for many of the Vietnamese population living in Lichtenberg, who worked in semi-slavery conditions, subject to time, cohabitation and birth control. With the change in the economic model and the closure of many factories, some Vietnamese returned to their homeland and some decided to stay in Berlin, there is still a significant community, some important meeting points are the Pagoda temple and the Dong Xuan Center.

Food culture is also an identitarian subject, the ritual of harvest, share, sell and eat together. It is not a memorial, it’s ephemeral, but can be toxic or memorable. I used a vegetable, a cucumber, to construct my personal narrative around significant ideas, facts and spaces I found during my residency in Lichtenberg. The result of the research is linked to a series of studio and street photography crossing that ideas."

Marijo Ribas

La segona part de l'intercanvi amb Lichtenberg Studios, va ser la residència que va realitzar l'artista visual Marijo Ribas a Berlín. Aquesta residència implementa un programa de residències que posa en relació l'art amb la realitat d'aquesta barriada, oferint allotjament i mitjans per a explorar la zona.

"M'interessen els espais i com porten ideologia i simbolisme. Els monuments, l'arquitectura pública i les zones rurals que estan vinculades a situacions de producció i migració. La meva recerca a Lichtenberg va començar amb l'escultura dissenyada per Mies Van der Rohe, construïda el 1926 i enderrocada el 1935 pels nazis. Em va interessar la idea de com un memorial que ja no existia, encara té un lloc en la memòria. I ja que vaig pensar en la funció d'un memorial, reparava algun dany?

Lichtenbeg té un passat rural i proletari, la població migratòria més important durant els anys 60-70, els "gastarbeiters" provenien del Vietnam. Després de la caiguda del Mur de Berlín no hi havia cap pla per a molts vietnamites que vivien a Lichtenberg, que treballaven en condicions semiesclavistes, subjectes al temps, la convivència i el control de la natalitat. Amb el canvi en el model econòmic i el tancament de moltes fàbriques, alguns vietnamites van tornar a la seva pàtria i alguns van decidir quedar-se a Berlín, encara hi ha una comunitat significativa, alguns punts de trobada importants són el temple de Pagoda i el centre Dong Xuan.

La cultura alimentària és també un tema identitari, el ritual de la collita, compartir, vendre i menjar junts. No és un memorial, és efímer, però pot ser tòxic o memorable. Vaig utilitzar una verdura, un cogombre, per construir la meva narrativa personal al voltant d'idees, fets i espais significatius que vaig trobar durant la meva residència a Lichtenberg. El resultat de la recerca està vinculat a unes sèries d'estudi i fotografia de carrer, encreuament d'aquestes idees."

Marijo Ribas

Graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona (2006), Erasmus at HfG, Frankfurt (2005), Postgraduate in Design, Art and Society, Elisava Pompeu Fabra Barcelona (2008), Master in Artistic Productions and Research, University of Barcelona (2010) and first doctoral courses in Art History, University of Barcelona (2013).

Since 2003 I have participated in collective exhibitions and projects in public and private spaces such as Frac Corse, Ruse Gallery, Spazju Kreattiv Malta, MUU Kaapeli Helsinki, Circulo de Bellas Artes Madrid, Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona, Centre d’Art Santa Mònica, LABoral Centro de Arte, Es Baluard Museu, etc. I have done numerous residencies in production and research centers such as: Las Cigarreras Alicante, MediaLAB Prado Madrid, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop or Belgrade A.I.R, among others.

Licenciada en Bellas Artes por la Universidad de Barcelona (2006), erasmus en HfG, Frankfurt (2005), Postgrado en Diseño, Arte y Sociedad, Elisava Pompeu Fabra Barcelona (2008), Máster en Producciones Artísticas e Investigación, Universidad de Barcelona (2010) y primeros cursos de doctorado en Historia del Arte, Universidad de Barcelona (2013).

Desde 2003 he participado en exposiciones y proyectos colectivos en espacios públicos y privados como Frac Corse, Ruse Gallery, Spazju Kreattiv Malta, MUU Kaapeli Helsinki, Circulo de Bellas Artes Madrid, Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona, Centre d’Art Santa Mònica, LABoral Centro de Arte, Es Baluard Museu, etc. He realizado numerosas residencias en centros de producción e investigación como: Las Cigarreras Alicante, MediaLAB Prado Madrid, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop o Belgrade A.I.R, entre otras.

[the-clay-quarters]

the real way for a devil to win their heart/soul is a goddamn dictionary

Language thoughts always end up reminding me that Catalan doesn't get a standardized spelling rulebook* until 1913

Vincent's first language is Catalan, Spanish second, academic Latin, various neighbouring languages from traveling, and now daily use English. Their spelling must be fucking awful good lord. Poor lad is trying to piece together English spelling from spoken word with a primarily romance language background. They are Not having a good time.

*Not a dictionary! It was mostly grammar afaik. The dictionary wasn't published until 1931

[meret118]

Separated by 10,000 years but linked by DNA! A 9,000-year-old skeleton's DNA was tested, and it was concluded that a living relative was teaching history about a half mile away, tracing back nearly 300 generations!

I remember reading about Cheddar man before, but not about his descendent. So cool!

An ancient European hunter-gatherer man had dark skin and blue eyes, a new genetic analysis has revealed.

The analysis of the man, who lived in modern-day Spain only about 7,000 years ago, shows light-skin genes in Europeans evolved much more recently than previously thought.

The findings, which were detailed today (Jan. 26) in the journal Nature, also hint that light skin evolved not to adjust to the lower-light conditions in Europe compared with Africa, but instead to the new diet that emerged after the agricultural revolution, said study co-author Carles Lalueza-Fox, a paleogenomics researcher at Pompeu Fabra University in Spain.

[vocaloidfactoftheday]

Despite being made only for English and Japanese vocals, the original VOCALOID software (and in particular the Daisy Project prototype) was mainly researched and developed in Barcelona, Spain, at Pompeu Fabra University, with financing and collaboration from YAMAHA.

(source: Vocaloid Wiki)

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tagged by @godotismissingx—thank you!!

Last song: Morgndike Simkhes by Daniel Kahn

Fav color: The yellow of the leaves on the chestnut outside my living room window

Last book: I am currently (re-)reading Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey, also Les Misérables.

Last movie: Honestly I think it was Monsters Inc.? With my husband? Last weekend?

Last TV show: Deep Space 9. We're doing a rewatch.

Sweet/spicy/savoury: Savoury. I made a really good tomato sauce for dinner and crave more.

Relationship status: Married but my husband is travelling :( bring him back :(

Last thing I googled: A picture of Pompeu Fabra so I could make this meme (we were learning a horrid grammatical construction in Catalan class)

Looking forward to: Handing in my dissertation, hopefully some time next month. Also Halloween :)

Tagging @ripeteeth, @kasterborous154, @marshmallow--galaxies

No pressure obvs :)

[ravioliravioliravioli]

What’s vocaloid \:3 ?

WOOh boy do I got a Wikipedia copy paste for you

Vocaloid (ボーカロイド, Bōkaroido) is a singing voice synthesizer software product. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project between Yamaha Corporation and the Music Technology Group in Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona.[1] The software was ultimately developed into the commercial product "Vocaloid" that was released in 2004.

Basically, vocaloid is a program used to create songs using different voices (or voicebanks in particular) and tuning them to create music

Hope that helps pookie

[fucktalunyafucktugal]

Buscando en el baúl de los recuerdos, uhúhu... 🎵🎵

(Va de lenguas nazionalistas)

¿Por qué no encontramos hasta 1.510 ninguna Academia de las letras, o de la lengua Catalana? ¿Será que dicha lengua no existía?

Antoni Elías i Rubert, en 1817, como secretario de la “Academia de las Bones LLetres de Barcelona”, pidió a todos los miembros componentes de dicha Academia, si le podían conseguir una Gramática antigua de la lengua catalana. No pudiendo conseguir ninguna, encargó a Pere Pau Ballot que redactara una gramática de la llenga Catalana.

¿Por qué será que todos los miembros y el secretario de La Academia de las Bonas Lletras de Barcelona, no pudiera encontrar una sola gramática de la llengo catalana, en 1817? ¿Será por que no habían tenido ninguna gramática hasta esta fecha?

Antoni de Bofarull y Mariano Flotats (catedráticos de la Universidad de Barcelona y archiveros de la corona de Aragón) en 1848, tradujeron al castellano y editaron “la Historia de la Vida del Monarca don Jaime I de Aragón, el Conquistador”. Como hacen constar partiendo de la escrita por el mismo monarca en lemosín.

Pompeu Fabra, en 1.913, editó el “Diccionari de la Llenga catalana”. (Diccionario que había robado a mossen Antonio Mª Alcover y Sureda, representante de las diócesis de Baleares y al representante de las diócesis de Valencia padre jesuita Luis Fullana Mira). Diccionario, que tenía que haber editado el propio Pompeu Fabra, como diccionario de las Lenguas Valenciana-Catalana-Balear, que habían patrocinado las Diócesis de Valencia, Cataluña y Baleares.

¿Por qué lo tenían que denominar valenciano, catalán, balear, si todo era un mismo idioma, el catalán?

Manuel Azaña, presidente de la república española, el 21 de noviembre de 1936, ordenó la creación de la cátedra de la lengua Valenciana. ¿Porque no ordenó la de la lengua catalana?

¿Por qué será que tantos escritores en tantos escritos, gramáticas y diccionarios dicen y afirman ser de las lenguas lemosina, Valenciana, Mallorquina, o Menorquina, y tan poquísimos lo dicen, o afirman de la catalana?

Lo que no puede ser, no puede ser, y además es imposible.

[jeduka]

How to Obtain Bachelor's Degree in Spain?

Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain can be an exciting and enriching experience. Spain is known for its world-renowned universities, high-quality education, and vibrant culture, which makes it a top destination for international students seeking a degree. In this blog, we will explore the steps necessary to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Spain.

Step 1: Choose Your Course and University

The first step towards obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain is to choose your course and university. Spain has several prestigious universities, including:

Universitat de Barcelona

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Complutense University of Madrid

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona)

University of Navarra

IE University

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

Universitat Politècnica de València

When choosing your university, it is essential to consider several factors such as course offerings, location, and cost of tuition. It is also crucial to research the admission requirements and language of instruction for each university.

Step 2: Meet the Admission Requirements

Once you have chosen your desired course and university, the next step is to meet the admission requirements. The admission requirements for universities in Spain vary depending on the university and the course.

Most universities in Spain require students to have completed high school or an equivalent degree program. International students may need to provide additional documents such as transcripts, standardized test scores, and language proficiency certificates.

It is important to note that some universities in Spain may require a certain level of proficiency in the Spanish language. Therefore, international students should consider taking Spanish language courses to improve their language skills.

Step 3: Submit your application

After meeting the admission requirements, the next step is to submit your application to the university of your choice. Most universities in Spain have an online application system, which allows students to apply from anywhere in the world.

The application process typically requires students to provide personal information, academic transcripts, language proficiency certificates, and other supporting documents. International students may also need to provide documents to prove their financial support.

Step 4: Apply for a Student Visa

International students who are not citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, or Switzerland, need to obtain a student visa to study in Spain. The student visa allows students to enter Spain and stay for the duration of their studies. To obtain a student visa for Spain, students need to provide 

Duly filled visa application form

Passport – With validity for the intended period of your stay in Spain

2 recent passport-size photos

proof of acceptance to a Spanish university, 

proof of financial support, 

a medical certificate. 

Health insurance 

Criminal record certificate 

Students should apply for a student visa at the Spanish consulate or embassy in their home country.

Step 5: Arrive in Spain and register with the University

Once you have obtained a student visa, the next step is to arrive in Spain and register with the university. Students are required to register in person at the university's administrative office.

During registration, students need to provide their personal information, academic transcripts, and other supporting documents. Students may also be required to take language proficiency tests to determine their level of Spanish.

Step 6: Pay tuition fees

After registration, students are required to pay their tuition fees. Tuition fees in Spain vary depending on the course and the university. International students may also be required to pay an additional fee for healthcare and insurance.

Step 7: Attend Classes and Complete Your Degree

After paying tuition fees, students can attend classes and start working towards their Bachelor's degree. The duration of a Bachelor's degree program in Spain typically ranges from three to four years, depending on the course and university.

Students are required to complete all the required coursework, exams, and assignments to obtain their degree. In addition, students may need to complete an internship or a research project as part of their degree requirements.

Step 8: Obtain your Bachelor's degree

Upon completion of all the required coursework and degree requirements, students will obtain their Bachelor's degree. Students will receive a diploma from their university, which certifies that they have completed the required coursework and obtained a Bachelor's degree.

Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain is a rewarding experience that offers many benefits. Not only does it provide access to high-quality education, but it also allows students to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Spain. However, the process of obtaining a degree in Spain can be challenging, particularly for international students. Therefore, it is crucial to plan and prepare well in advance to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

How to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience in Spain?

Here are some additional tips for students who are considering obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain:

Research the culture: Spain has a rich and diverse culture, which is reflected in its universities and student life. Take the time to research and learn about the culture to better understand the social and academic environment.

Take advantage of student life: University life in Spain is exciting and offers many opportunities for personal and academic growth. Join clubs, participate in cultural events, and make connections with other students to make the most of your experience.

Budget carefully: Spain can be an expensive country to live in, particularly in major cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Therefore, it is crucial to budget carefully and plan for living expenses, such as housing, food, and transportation.

Explore the country: Spain is a beautiful country with many historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural attractions. Take advantage of your time in Spain to explore the country and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture.

In conclusion, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain is an exciting and rewarding experience that offers many opportunities for personal and academic growth. Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Spain requires commitment, dedication, and hard work. By following the steps outlined in this blog and taking advantage of the tips provided, you can ensure a successful and fulfilling experience.

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El algoritmo como relación tóxica

Descubro gracias a Arturo Paniagua (si no le sigues en Instagram, Twitter o TikTok ya estáis tardando), la campaña de Muyaio para presentar su último single: El Algoritmo. Con la excusa de este lanzamiento, Muyaio que ha creado una herramienta para ayudar a descubrir nuevos artistas:

un algoritmo justo, que te hará descubrir música de calidad hecha por artistas emergentes, muchos de ellos difícilmente recomendados en las plataformas de streaming (lo sé de buena tinta, trabajo en una y hasta hice un doctorado sobre ello).

En El Algoritmo, Muyaio compara a la Inteligencia Artificial que nos recomienda música en las plataformas con una relación tóxica. ¿Por qué? Él mismo explica en la web donde está su herramienta app.algoderitmo.com:

Los sistemas de recomendación funcionan de dos maneras, se basan en lo que escuchan en común los usuarios, o en el contenido que se está recomendando, en este caso la música. La gran mayoría de los algoritmos que usamos a diario (para escuchar música, para comprar, para ver series) se basan en la primera manera. El problema es que ésta sólo es capaz de recomendar cosas populares. Por eso mi algoritmo se basa en la segunda forma, analizando el audio de las canciones.

Por ejemplo: seleccionamos dos artistas como Leiva e Izal y, automáticamente, nos crea una playlist con 10 temas de artistas no tan conocidos como Flecha Valona, Anxo Araujo o Alan Pardo:

Una gran idea, ¿no? Pero... ¿por qué un músico canario ha llegado a desarrollar esta tecnología? ¿Cómo lo hace?

Para ello utilizo una gran red neuronal, una especie de GPT de la música, que acabo de publicar en la mayor conferencia mundial de música y tecnología.

Y es que tras el nombre de Muyaio se esconde Sergio Oramas quién, además de músico con una larga trayectoria (Muyaio es solo su último proyecto), es Ingeniero Informático, musicólogo y Doctor en Tecnologías de la Información por la Universidad Pompeu i Fabra de Barcelona, un reconocimiento que obtuvo gracias a su tesis sobre, precisamente, los algoritmos de recomendación musicales: "Knowledge Extraction and Representation Learning for Music Recommendation and Classification". Es más, Sergio trabaja actualmente como Senior Data Scientist en Pandora, la plataforma de streaming que ofrece radios personalizadas a sus usuarios.

Los sistemas de recomendación funcionan de dos maneras, se basan en lo que escuchan en común los usuarios, o en el contenido que se está recomendando, en este caso la música. La gran mayoría de los algoritmos que usamos a diario (para escuchar música, para comprar, para ver series) se basan en la primera manera. El problema es que ésta sólo es capaz de recomendar cosas populares. Por eso mi algoritmo se basa en la segunda forma, analizando el audio de las canciones. Para ello utilizo una gran red neuronal, una especie de GPT de la música, que acabo de publicar en la mayor conferencia mundial de música y tecnología.

Si quieres conocerle más no te pierdas su charla en unas jornadas del Music Technology Group de la UPF en el que hizo su doctorado:

[useless-catalanfacts]

The Dipòsit de les Aigües Library, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Catalonia.

This library is set up in a 19th-century water reservoir located in the heart of Barcelona. After 100 years of different uses -old people's home, storage for the fire brigade, car park for the local police department, archive for the Court of Justice- it became property of the Pompeu Fabra University in 1992. Since then, it's the university's library.

Photos by Arq Foto, Burçin Yildirim on Flickr, and The ISA Journal.