Orxatada welcome Party
Yesterday, Wednesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m., we celebrated an event on the ground floor of the Student Recreation Centre to welcome the new course and promote CALUMFEST 2026, the official welcome party of the UPV, addressed to all students of the Universitat Politècnica de València.
On October 2, the Student Recreation Centre (CALUM) and its surroundings will be transformed to host CALUMFEST, a day designed to celebrate the start of the academic year and foster coexistence among students.
From 18:00 hours will start the schedule of activities, with proposals such as beer pong, giant foosball, archery and many more surprises. Afterwards, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, the music will be the protagonist, with two stages prepared to enjoy a late performance full of atmosphere and energy.
It will be an excellent opportunity to meet friends, meet new people and enjoy an activity designed by and for the university community.
More than 1,800 students.
Two scenarios.
A big welcome to the new course.
All information and news of the event will be published on the Instagram account: @calumfest.
CALUMFEST 2026 2 October | 18:00 h
Student Recreation Centre · Universitat Politècnica de València
“Reserved Forecast. Artistic Resistances to the Climate Crisis”
The Student Recreation Centre of the Universitat Politècnica de València is hosting the exhibition “Reserved Forecast. Artistic Resistances to the Climate Crisis”, a project that invites visitors to reflect on the climate emergency through artistic creation and social commitment.
The exhibition is part of the project “Clim-art: Young People Defending Global Climate Justice and Human Rights through Art”, funded by the Generalitat Valenciana and developed by ActionAid and Integra2 Mundo. This Global Citizenship Education initiative seeks to bring young people closer to the challenges of climate justice through artistic disciplines capable of fostering reflection, dialogue and critical awareness.
The exhibition brings together works created by students from the Faculty of Fine Arts at UPV that explore the consequences of climate change on particularly vulnerable people, communities and territories. Through different visual languages, the artworks show how environmental impacts do not affect everyone equally and how certain economic, colonial and extractivist dynamics contribute to worsening existing inequalities.
Under the banner of artistic resistance, the exhibition offers a critical perspective on dominant narratives that downplay the climate crisis and encourages visitors to rethink our collective responsibility in the face of a reality that is already here. The works invite audiences to question unsustainable development models, make situations of vulnerability visible, and explore new narratives centred on climate justice, human rights and human dignity.
“Reserved Forecast” turns art into a tool for denunciation, memory and social transformation, creating a space for collective reflection on one of the greatest challenges of our time.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
Student Recreation Centre (Casa del Estudiante), Universitat Politècnica de València.
Admission is free.
Organised by: ActionAid, Integra2 Mundo and collaborating organisations of the Clim-art project, with the participation of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Student Recreation Centre.
Photography projects by:
- Zaira Marina Pardo Martínez
- Sofía Novalino Albán
- Olga García Palanca
- Núria Saiz de Gea
- Natalia Rey de Castro Luna
- Melissa Villanueva Esteve
- María Lucía Portacolo Sarmiento
- Mª José Nácher Parrales
- Marta Ramos Codina
- Manuel Salcedo Suárez
- Lorenzo Sáez Gimeno
- Juan Bellosí Martínez
- Jose Alfonso Cussianovich
- Irene Ruzo Cuenca
- Inés Salom Ricart
- Emma Guaita Vich
- Elliot Rodrigo Caro
- Carmen Bodoque Guillem
- Carla Delhom Valor
- Ángela Baciero Oliva
- Andrea Cardo Granell
- Alba Salvà Font
Curators:
- Rose Mary Castro Largo (Alianza por la Solidaridad-ActionAid)
- Helena Olcina Amigó (Universitat Politècnica de València)
- Carmen Pereira Avelino (Cor de Terra)
- Andrea Corrales Devesa (Universitat Politècnica de València)
- Pedro Vicente Mullor (Universitat Politècnica de València)
- Alicia Palacios Ferri (Universitat Politècnica de València)
Organisation:
- Rose Mary Castro Largo (Alianza por la Solidaridad-ActionAid)
Technical Coordination:
- Rose Mary Castro Largo (Alianza por la Solidaridad-ActionAid)
- Carmen Pereira Avelino (Cor de Terra)
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Welcome Day september 2026
On Thursday, September 4th, the “Welcome Day” organized by Erasmus Student Network Valencia UPV took place at the Student Recreation Centre, where exchange students for the first semester were welcomed with music and paella.
21th Artistic Creation Contest Student Recreation Centre
The 21th Edition of the Artistic Creation Contest is here!
Are you a UPV student passionate about art?
As every year, the Student Recreation Center wants to recognize and make visible the creativity of the UPV students. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the 21th Art Creation Contest. You can win different cash prizes, both in the physical work category and in the digital work category.
All the information you need to submit your proposal can be found below:
🌈 The Student Recreation Centre celebrates LGBTI+ International Pride Day 2026
On the occasion of the LGTBI+ International Pride Day, the Student Recreation Centre of the UPV joins once again in the quest for diversity, equality and respect by organizing a day of activities open to the entire university community.
The building of the Student Recreation Centre has become a space for meeting, visibility and celebration, promoting fundamental values such as inclusion, coexistence and freedom of identity. This initiative is part of the regular schedule of activities promoted by the House, which seeks to encourage active participation of students in relevant social issues.
🏳️🌈 Activities and participation We have carried out various participatory actions, among which were:
- Installation of symbolic elements and decoration with the rainbow flag in different spaces of the building.
- Information and awareness point on affective-sexual and gender diversity.
- Collaborative dynamics and open activities aimed at students.
Participation has been very positive, involving both students and associations and groups linked to university life, reinforcing the open and pluralistic character of the Student Recreatin Centre.
💬 Commitment to equality With this celebration, the Student Recreation Centre reaffirms its commitment to creating safe, inclusive and respectful environments for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
This type of initiative helps to consolidate the campus as a space for coexistence where diversity is understood as an enriching value for the entire university community.
📸 Share your experience We encourage all participants to share their photographs and experiences of the day on social media, mentioning the Student’s House, to continue giving visibility to this important day.
International Women’s Day in Engineering
The Casa de l’Estudiant hosts, on June 23, on the occasion of the International Women in Engineering Day, an event that analyses the evolution of women’s presence in this field and its future challenges.
The event, held at the Casa de l’Estudiant, features an institutional welcome by Silvia Terrasa, M. Esther Gómez-Martín and Davinia Bono, followed by a keynote talk by Regina Monsalve Mayáns on the current situation of engineering in Spain.
The event also includes a roundtable with professionals from UPV and organisations such as Veolia, Autoliv and the Júcar River Basin Authority, and concludes with a networking session.
XVIII Meeting on Development Cooperation Projects and Internships
The Universitat Politècnica de València held the 18th Meeting on Development Cooperation Projects and Internships this Friday, May 22, at the Ximo Mora Hall of the UPV Student Recreation Centre. The event brought together students, lecturers, technical staff and NGOs to share experiences related to international cooperation and the defence of human rights. The programme included presentations of several initiatives under the slogan “UPV cooperates”, as well as a social gathering with music for attendees.
UPV Open 2026 Rubik Speedcubing
The Casa de l’Estudiant of the Universitat Politècnica de València hosted the UPV Open 2026 on 23 and 24 May, an official speedcubing competition organised by the Spanish Speedcubing Association (AES) and the World Cube Association (WCA).
The event brought together competitors from different parts of Spain, who took part in several official events for solving the Rubik’s Cube and other WCA-recognised puzzles. The competition was held at the Casa del Alumne, further establishing the UPV as a venue for activities promoted by student associations and open to the wider community
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Korean Culture
Last Saturday, May 16 was celebrated in the Casa de l’Estudiant of the Universitat Politècnica de València the Day of Korean Culture, organized by the Korean School Turia of Valencia. The activity took place in the Sala Ximo Mora and brought together students, families and members of the Korean community in a meeting marked by coexistence, cultural exchange and active participation. The day was run normally and with high attendance, consolidating as a space for dissemination and approach to Korean culture in the university environment.
From the organization they wanted to convey their thanks to the UPV for the cession of space and for the support provided before and during the event. They also stressed the importance of having an adequate space to carry out this type of initiative, which has been very well received among the participants. With these initiatives, the UPV expresses its willingness to collaborate with activities related to multiculturalism, diversity and cultural diffusion in the university.
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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO WORK IN A TEAM? PROVE IT AT TALENTCID DAY
The Ximo Mora Hall at the Student Recreation Centre of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) hosted a new edition of Talentcid Day by Torrecid, an event aimed at university students to test their teamwork abilities and soft skills.
The event offered 80 spots for UPV students, who took part in five challenges with live rankings and personalized feedback. Participants also enjoyed catering during the afternoon, and every attendee received a guaranteed prize.
The initiative, organized together with UPV student associations, aims to promote skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration in a dynamic and participatory environment.
