Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage in Preparing for the UPV 2025 Job Fair

On May 19th, the hybrid course AI: Your Ally at the Job Fair was held at the UPV Student Recreation Centre, aimed at students, alumni, and staff of the Universitat Politècnica de València. Led by AI expert and UPV alumna Lidia Contreras Ochando, the training focused on using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to enhance CVs, prepare for job interviews, and create professional visual content. The in-person session was followed by five hours of asynchronous online practice via PoliformaT.

This initiative was part of the lead-up to #foroeupv, which also included Connect in One Minute (May 23) and support workshops like Interview Lab, CV Review, and Digital Footprint, held at the Ágora on May 20, 21, and 22. All activities aimed to boost the employability of the UPV community.

 

🍷 Bevem Estellés: Poetry, Senses and Wine in Tribute to the Poet from Burjassot

On Thursday, May 8th, the Student Recreation Centre hosted the event Bevem Estellés, organized by the Language Promotion and Normalization Service and led by writer and visual artist Anna Moner.

With the collaboration of Feets. Project Management, the event offered a participatory and innovative experience at the UPV, blending language, poetry, and the senses in tribute to poet Vicent Andrés Estellés on the centenary of his birth.

The session included a visual overview of Estellés’ biography, collective readings of his most iconic poems, and musical adaptations of his work. All of this was accompanied by Valencian wines, creating a multisensory celebration of literature and memory.

The sala de graus I filled with voices, aromas, and emotions in a moving event that brought Estellés’ poetry to the university community in an intimate and engaging way.

 

🧠 Hackathon Torrecid 2025: Viable Ideas for the Future of the Ceramic Sector

Last Thursday, May 8th, a new edition of the Torrecid Hackathon took place in the Ximo Mora room at the Student Recreation Centre, organized by the LideraT UPV group with sponsorship from the multinational company Torrecid.

This time, the challenge proposed to participants was to leverage Torrecid’s technical knowledge (know-how) and extensive experience in the ceramic sector to identify new viable business opportunities in which the company could get involved.

The teams worked intensely on developing innovative ideas, combining creativity and strategic analysis to explore potential futures for the company.

The event was a great success and once again saw high participation, fostering collaboration, hands-on learning, and an entrepreneurial spirit among attendees.

Today, the Mercadona IT Hackathon is being held at the Student Recreation Center

The Casa del Alumno hosts the Mercadona IT Hackathon today, April 14, an intensive day where teams of students from the Universitat Politècnica de València face real technological challenges proposed by professionals from Mercadona IT.

The event, organized under the framework of the Mercadona IT – UPV Chair, aims to bring students closer to the reality of working in high-level technological environments, fostering teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving in real contexts.

For 12 uninterrupted hours, the selected teams work side by side with industry professionals at the Sala Ximo Mora of the Casa del Alumno, competing for prizes such as iPads for the winning team, a curved Dell screen raffled among the participants, and other giveaways.

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 the academic and business worlds.

Jeanologia MISSION ZERO Hackathon kicks off at the Student Hub

Today, April 10th, the UPV Student Hub hosted the first day of the 3rd Jeanologia MISSION ZERO Hackathon.
This event raises awareness of global water scarcity and encourages innovative ideas to reduce water consumption in the textile industry.
Organized with Jeanologia, a Valencian leader in sustainable technology, the hackathon offers prizes of up to €3,000 and a guided visit to their facilities.
The second session will take place on April 16th at the company’s headquarters.

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.

Tradition and Celebration: Mascletà and Fallas Queens’ Parade

The spirit of Fallas was felt strongly on March 10, 2025, around the Student House. At 2:00 PM, a spectacular mascletà (a traditional Valencian firecracker show) was held, gathering dozens of students and university community members. The thunderous sound of fireworks filled the air, marking the beginning of a day full of tradition.

After the pyrotechnic display, the university’s Fallas Queens paraded through the campus, accompanied by the rector’s team, including several vice-rectors, as well as representatives of the Student Council. The parade, which passed through the Palm Walk and the Central Plaza, delighted attendees with traditional music and the vibrant spirit of Fallas.

This event, organized in collaboration with the university’s Fallas community, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to Valencian culture and traditions.