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Barcelona Industry

Travel time: 1½ hours

Zona Franca

Logistics Park

22@ district: Torre Agbar

Autonomous University of Barcelona Department of Artificial Intelligence Research

University Department of Artificial Intelligence Research

This study day examines a variety of ways in which Barcelona is recovering its leading role as a magnet for foreign direct investment and as Spain’s industrial powerhouse.

Visits can be made to Zona Franca, Logistics Park, Parc Tecnològic del Vallès (Science Park of El Vallès), the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the inner city 22@ district.

Contrasts are made between these different industrial zones, and their importance to the Catalan and Spanish economy analysed.

The day may include a factory visit, e.g. the SEAT car plant near Barcelona.

Zona Franca is the largest and most active industrial estate in Spain and one of the most dynamic in Europe. The industrial estate is undergoing major transformation with various new infrastructure projects being developed. more

Parc Tecnològic del Vallès caters for, and 'incubates' businesses and institutions that work in the field of the new technologies. The nearby Autonomous University of Barcelona specialises in turning out students with applied science skills and the government has invested heavily in support infrastructure. The university is the site of southern Europe's new generation synchrotron. more

The 22@ project involves the conversion of an old inner city manufacturing zone into a district specialising in new technologies.more

This fieldwork study is supported with secondary data and takes a full day.

Two of the possible visits below may be combined on your itinerary to make a full day:

Barcelona Stock Exchange

Visit time: 3 hours

The Electronic Trading Floor of the Barcelona Stock Exchange receives over 700,000 visitors a year. The latest technology provides real time information on market movements. This visit will help GCSE students understand the nature of financial control, whereas students of Accountancy and Finance at 'A' level will develop an understanding of strategic decision-making.

La Vanguardia

Visit time: 3 hours

As Catalonia's best-selling newspaper, a visit here can be related to the Business Environment. Two tours are on offer here and you can choose the most relevant to your students. Choose between an editorial visit, which will outline how the stories are put together and a printing visit, which details the production and distribution process.

Cobega SA

Visit time: 3 hours

Coca-Cola is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages. Here students can gain an insight into how the drinks are made, bottled and distributed.

Torres Bodega

Visit time: 3 hours

Torres is a well-known family name and a successful local, national and international wine business. Students will gain an understanding of the ways in which production is organised with a full guided tour beginning at the visitor centre and taking in the entire production process.