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We connect institutions, public administrations and civil society to address shared challenges through knowledge, while benefiting society and communities.
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We champion the transformative role of universities through projects with local and international institutions.
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We engage with major local and international networks to strengthen higher education quality and drive social transformation.
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Highlights
News
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EconomyThe typical rural entrepreneur is now female and under 34 years old
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ResearchThe Transformative Social Innovation Lab is launched to tackle challenges at the intersection of research and the socio-economic fabric
The laboratory will work to identify emerging challenges and produce responses that have a real impact
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InstitutionalSome 450 UOC students and graduates take part in this year's meet-ups around the world
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InstitutionalStudying without leaving home: the UOC's rural graduates prove that university knows no borders
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ResearchThe UOC's HR Excellence in Research Award renewed by the European Commission
The UOC is committed to helping foster excellent research across Europe by supporting internationally recognized quality standards and practices
Knowledge sharing and transfer
Chairs
Testimonials
Antonio Rueda Guglieri
"The chair focuses on accessible and inclusive learning to enhance autonomy, motivation and fair access to knowledge"
Director of the VASS Foundation and VASS University
Xandra Troyano
"Tourism has to come from the local community. It has to be a proposal for tourists from the local area, not an exploitation of that area."
Founding member of the Som Turisme Ecosocial Cooperative
Leonel Fernández
"Thanks to this agreement, we're opening doors to quality online education for more people in Latin America"
Chair of FUNGLODE. Former president of the Dominican Republic.
Cristian Bagnasco
"It's understanding life not just as something you do for you, but for others, too."
Criminology student and AFEV volunteer
Ángel Luis Alvaro
"We're committed to social mentoring for young people who face vulnerability and creating new opportunities for them"
Psychology student and volunteer at the AYO Foundation