Speeches and presentations

Graduation ceremony for the 2013-2014 academic year in Barcelona (welcome speech, in Catalan)

15/11/2014

L’Auditori, Barcelona

“This ceremony aims to express sincere recognition towards our students, towards you, for having reached an important milestone in your academic training. Note that I say milestone rather than culminating point.”

Opening of the International Conference: Roles of the Past in Contemporary Catalan Culture (in Catalan)

12/11/2014

Palau Macaya, Barcelona

“Because, as Montserrat Roig wrote, culture is the most revolutionary political option in the long term.”

Presentation of the Executive MBA in Islamic Banking and Finance

28/10/2014

World Islamic Economic Forum, Dubai

"Our mission to share the knowledge that our University generates for the improvement of society – intended universally – involves an explicit commitment to internationalization, a commitment which the UOC has consciously carried out by evolving from a local institution with a global reach to a globally sensitive university."

2nd Conference on Internet Security (in Catalan)

16/10/2014

Fira Reus Trade Fair and Conference Centre

“Our goal is to provide useful and attractive training opportunities for IT security experts, both present and future.”

7th International Conference on Conflictology and Peace (in Catalan)

02/10/2014

Palau Macaya, Barcelona

“Cooperation between UNITAR and the UOC brings to light a strategic coincidence and a shared commitment to promote scientific and pacifistic intervention in armed conflict and political crises with tools of knowledge, diplomacy and corroborated non-violent tactics.”

Opening of the 2014-2015 academic year (in Catalan)

23/09/2014

UOC

“The present-day context means that we have to address the demands of the job market. Consequently, one of our priorities this academic year is to improve the employability of our students and strengthen business-university ties.”