From the Student Recreation Center ,we would like to thank the entire university community that participated in the UPV Blood Donor Day, held last Wednesday, November 26th
163 people came forward to donate blood, of which 95 were giving it for the first time.
Blood cannot be manufactured and is needed every day of the year in Valencian hospitals.
Recognizing the work of the student volunteers who were motivating and informing throughout the day.
Many thanks to everyone.
Today, November 21st, 2025, an informative activity will take place at the UPV Student Recreation Centre. An information table will be set up on the north façade of the building, where students can learn about the rapid HIV testing procedure and ask questions related to prevention and early detection.
The activity will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with trained staff providing guidance and distributing prevention materials.
On Thursday, November 20th, the first edition of the meeting on cooperation, social commitment, and sustainable development took place at the Casa de l’Alumne.
A gathering with UPV graduates who shared real projects and stories of impact and collaboration, together with the Center for Development Cooperation and UPV Alumni.
An event open to all UPV graduates who believe that the university can also contribute to transforming the world.
Yesterday, November 13th, the “Diver-Jornadas” on intersectionality organized by the association Diversa, a day in which several talks were held about the environmental impact of the food system, the questioning of the monogamous system, collective environmental actions, and the inclusion of LGTBIQ+ people in physical-sport activities.
These sessions also included food, all vegan, and concluded with a choral musical performance by the EMC association’s ShowChoir.
🗓 November 13th, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the UPV
As part of the European Year of Digital Citizenship, Womanation Congress 2025 brings together governments, companies and citizens to take collective action toward a fair, safe and inclusive digital Europe.
The Womanation movement empowers women through training, mentorship and collaboration, promoting gender equality and leadership in the digital and professional spheres.
🔗 More information and registration on the official Womanation website.
The Student Recreation Center is hosting today, November 10, the Hackathon Mercadona IT, an intensive day in which teams of students from the Universitat Politècnica de València face real technological challenges proposed by Mercadona IT professionals.
The event, organized within the framework of the Cátedra Mercadona IT – UPV, aims to bring students closer to the reality of working in high-level technological environments, promoting teamwork, creativity and problem solving in real contexts.
During 12 hours of uninterrupted activity, the selected teams work arm in arm with professionals from the sector in the Sala Ximo Mora of the Student Recreation Center, competing for various prizes.
The Hackathon is part of the activities promoted by the new Mercadona IT Chair, created in collaboration between Mercadona and the UPV to promote the training of technological talent and the connection between academia and business.
📅 November 7th, 2025 | Student Recreation Centre – UPV
Today, the Student Recreation Centre (Casa del Alumno) of the Universitat Politècnica de València hosted the Hackathon on Cooperativism and Rural Development, a full-day event aimed at fostering innovative ideas for sustainable rural development through cooperative models.
The initiative, organized by the Confederació de Cooperatives de la Comunitat Valenciana (Concoval) and the UPV, with the collaboration of the Master’s in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (RSC), the Business Management Research Centre (CEGEA) and ETSIAMN, is part of the International Year of Cooperatives.
Throughout the day, participating teams worked on proposals aligned with the Fent Cooperatives 2025-2026 plan, addressing key challenges such as ecological transition, circular economy, and rural depopulation.
Today, the activity “From reflection to action: towards sustainable fashion” was held at the Student Center.
The transition from reflection to action in sustainable fashion involves adopting conscious consumption habits, choosing ethical brands, and prioritizing quality over quantity to minimize environmental and social impact. Key actions include applying the “4 Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose), opting for secondhand clothing or swapping clothes, and caring for existing garments to extend their lifespan.
Program:
9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome and presentation
Opening of the day. Greeting by the organizers and explanation of the objectives and dynamics of the meeting.
9:10 – 9:25 | Introduction: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable fashion
A brief talk to provide context on current fashion challenges and inspiring examples of good practices.
9:25 – 9:55 | Activity 1: Designing sustainable commitments
Participatory activity to identify concrete actions that promote more conscious consumption and production.
9:55 – 10:10 | Coffee break
Time to rest, talk and share ideas.
10:10 – 10:40 | Activity 2: Creativity for action.
Collaborative workshop to generate innovative proposals that integrate principles of sustainability and sufficiency in fashion.
10:40 – 11:00 | Conclusions and closing
Sharing of ideas that emerged, summary of lessons learned and closing of the day.
+info https://www.upv.es/entidades/acu/2025/10/30/de-la-reflexion-a-la-accion-hacia-una-moda-sostenible/
The Student Recreation Centre hosts #PrimaveraMusical, an exhibition exploring the past two decades of Valencian music. Visitors can discover the bands, artists, festivals, and publications that have shaped a vibrant cultural movement. With sections devoted to graphic art, literature, gastronomy, and university life, the exhibition offers a broad perspective on the musical renaissance that has grown alongside generations of students at the University of Alicante.
📍 Venue: Student Recreation Centre, University of Alicante
📅 Opening soon
On 4 and 5 November, the Student Recreation Centre hosts the Plenary Meeting of the Data Spaces Support Centre, a European initiative funded by the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme.
The meeting brings together consortium representatives and digital experts to advance the creation of common data spaces: interoperable, secure, and sovereign environments that foster the responsible exchange of information across sectors, strengthening Europe’s economy and society.
