Category: Association

Marinerob S.L. presents its prototype for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

On June 13, the team from Marinerob S.L. showcased their catamaran prototype at the Student Recreation Centre. Marinerob is a high-tech company specialized in marine robotics and sustainable nautical technologies.

The project was developed specifically to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the most important sustainable boat competition in Europe. In this international event, universities and pioneering teams race boats powered exclusively by renewable energy, focusing on energy efficiency, technological innovation, and marine sustainability.

The Marinerob team, composed of an interdisciplinary group from the Universitat Politècnica de València, has created a high-performance catamaran featuring an optimized propulsion system and a design aimed at reducing environmental impact. Their participation not only promotes young talent and innovation in the field of maritime transport, but also highlights the company’s commitment to a cleaner and more technologically advanced future in marine navigation.

🛡️ Cybersecurity Workshop with Kim Mal Ware: Ready to become an ethical hacker?

Due to circumstances beyond the control of Casa del Alumno, this workshop has been postponed until after the summer. Thank you for your understanding.

Want to learn how to stay safe in the digital world? Sign up for the cybersecurity workshop led by Kim Mal Ware, where you’ll learn how to detect threats, protect your devices, and browse safely.

📅 Initial date: June 19, 2025
🕥 Session 1: 10:30 a.m.
🕛 Session 2: 12:00 p.m.
⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes per session
📍 Location: Casa del Alumno
⚠️ Limited spots available
📌 Registration open until –

Don’t miss it!

 Conscious and Sustainable Fashion: A Morning of Shared Reflection at the UPV

On Friday, May 9, the “Conscious and Sustainable Fashion: A Coffee for Reflection” session was held at the Ximo Mora Room in the Student Recreation Centre. This participatory event, promoted by the UPV’s Office of the Vice-Rector for Art, Science, Technology and Society as part of the 2025 P_CC call, invited the university community to reflect on fashion consumption habits and their social and environmental impact.

The morning session (9:00 to 12:00) featured brief talks and interactive group dynamics, fostering open dialogue and shared learning. Speakers included experts such as Beatriz García Ortega, Javier Galán García, Rosario Perelló Marín, Conrado Carrascosa López, and Ciaran Armstrong.

The event provided a warm, reflective space over coffee, reinforcing UPV’s commitment to sustainability and more responsible models of production and consumption.

 

 The UPV Hosts the 17th Meeting on Development Cooperation Projects and Practices

On May 23, the 17th Meeting on Development Cooperation Projects and Practices was held on the first floor of the Student Recreation Centre at the Universitat Politècnica de València. Organized by the Development Cooperation Center (CCD), this annual event served both as a transition space for the new scholarship recipients and as a forum to showcase the UPV community’s commitment to global cooperation.

Throughout the day, participants shared real experiences in development projects, volunteering, and awareness activities. Key CCD programs were also presented, including mobility grants, the Incide program, and the Glocal platform. The event reaffirmed the university’s crucial role in building a fairer and more inclusive world.

 

 Musical Bingo and Orxata to Recharge Before Exams and the UPV Trophy

On May 21 at 5:30 PM, the UPV Student House hosted a lively musical bingo session with refreshing orxata, organized by the UPV Student Council. The activity was designed to help students relax and recharge before the exam season and the UPV Trophy. Popular songs, laughter, and prizes created the perfect atmosphere for taking a break and enjoying time with fellow students.

 

The “Unissued Diplomas” exhibition arrives at Casa del Alumno

Since March 25 till April 4, Casa del Alumno has been hosting the Unissued Diplomas exhibition, an initiative that honors Ukrainian students who will never graduate due to the war. The exhibition highlights the stories of 40 young people whose lives were taken by the Russian invasion, emphasizing the heavy toll Ukraine pays daily in its fight for freedom.

This exhibition has traveled to institutions worldwide since its creation in 2023, aiming to keep the memory of these students alive and raise awareness of the war’s impact on education.

The “Entrepreneurial Challenges” Tour stops at the Casa del Alumno

📍 Today, March 25th, the Casa del Alumno is stop number 2 of the “Entrepreneurial Challenges” Tour

The Princess of Girona Foundation is holding an innovation session at our venue, where young people aged 16 to 30 are working in teams to design creative solutions for the recovery of municipalities affected by the DANA storm.

For 3 hours, participants have applied the Lombard method, an innovative methodology from Silicon Valley, to turn their ideas into concrete proposals. At the end, a jury will select the most promising initiatives, which will receive mentoring and training for six months.

This tour, taking place across various municipalities from March 24th to 27th, aims to promote youth entrepreneurship as a driving force for change and territorial recovery.

🎉 PIAE+ Challenge Prize Ceremony 🎉

Today, March 3, 2025, the PIAE+ Challenge prize ceremony took place at the Universitat Politècnica de València. For ten days, participants searched for the UPV logo images on the PIAE+ website, competing for 🎒 backpacks, ✏️ pencil cases, and 👕 a sweatshirt.

🏅 Awarded prizes:
📌 15 pencil cases → For those who found at least 11 images.
📌 5 backpacks → For those who identified at least 13 images.
📌 1 sweatshirt → For the first person to find all the images, including the golden logo.

Thanks to everyone who participated! See you in the next challenge! 🚀

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