Alliances that drive transformation
We foster strategic alliances and partnerships with public, private and social organizations that share our commitment to make a positive, transformative impact on society.
Our model is based on three main factors: trust and active listening, long-term partnerships, and excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
We work together to empower the development of key professionals and groups, turning knowledge into a driver for change.
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Impactful collaborations
Alliances
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We champion the transformative role of universities through projects with local and international institutions.
Impactful collaborations
Networks
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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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InstitutionalUOC receives EU Award for Gender Equality Champions from European Commission
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EconomyThe typical rural entrepreneur is now female and under 34 years old
Promoting entrepreneurship in rural areas is a priority, due to its direct impact on economic diversification and the creation of job opportunities
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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 -
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
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