As part of the Strategic Sustainable Mobility Plan of the Universitat Politècnica de València, a new Polibici area has been set up at the Student Recreation Centre car park.
This secure parking space has restricted access, video surveillance, and includes a charging station for electric bicycles. It aims to encourage the use of bikes as a sustainable means of transport on campus.
Check the attached images and maps to find the exact location.
A new evacuation simulation was carried out yesterday at the Student House of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, a key activity to ensure the security of the entire university community. These trials make it possible to assess the effectiveness of emergency protocols, improve coordination between staff and students, and foster a culture of risk prevention.
The importance of conducting periodic drills lies in the need to be prepared for any eventuality. As highlighted in the fire drill conducted in November 2022, these exercises not only test the alarm and evacuation systems, but also strengthen the collective consciousness on how to act quickly and responsibly.
We will soon share more details on how yesterday’s exercise was developed, the evacuation times recorded and the improvements observed compared to previous exercises.
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.
Due to circumstances beyond the control of Casa del Alumno, this workshop has been postponed until after the summer. Thank you for your understanding.
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📅 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
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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 18th 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:
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.
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.
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.
On May 21 and 22, the 1st UPV Inter-School eSports Tournament was held at the Student House, organized by the Sports Department in collaboration with the Chair of Innovation in eSports and Active Gaming. The competition brought together students from all UPV schools —along with a team representing staff and faculty— to compete in games such as FC24, NBA2K, Formula 1, Just Dance, Overcooked, and Rainbow Six.
The first day, dedicated to scouting, served to rank participants by game and school. The second day featured the final matchups between the selected teams. This fully in-person event ended with the award ceremony, recognizing both the champions and runners-up of each game, as well as the school with the highest overall score. The tournament fostered participation and team spirit across the Universitat Politècnica de València community.
On May 19 and 20, as part of European HIV Testing Week, members of AVACOS-H (Valencian Association for HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis) set up an information stand on the ground floor of the UPV Student House. This activity, part of the UPVsaludable program, provided details on rapid HIV testing and distributed protection materials and informational brochures to the university community.