NEWS
Erasmus Student Experiences in Valencia: Insights from Morocco and Georgia
26 Junio 2024
Embark on a journey through the unique experiences of Nouhaila from Morocco, along with Miriami and Luka from Georgia, as they spent a semester at the Polytechnic University of Valencia under the Erasmus KA171 program. From overcoming language barriers to embracing cultural immersion, these students candidly share their challenges and triumphs, offering valuable advice for prospective Erasmus participants in Valencia.
UPV Professor Initiates Innovative Collaboration with Universidad San Francisco Xavier in Bolivia
29 April 2024
Mayte Gassó, a professor from the Escola Tècnica Superior d’Enginyeria Informàtica at Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV), collaborated with Universidad San Francisco Xavier in Bolivia through the Erasmus KA171 program. Her goal was to enhance education and international networking in higher education institutions. Gassó focused on linear algebra and taught how to use the free-use program Scilab, which provides a powerful environment for engineering and scientific applications.
Collaborative Journey to Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
29 April 2024
Cristobal Miralles, a teacher from UPV’s School of Industrial Engineering, collaborated with Chulalongkorn University through Erasmus KA171. Their focus was on Sustainable Operations Management, aiming to promote UPV and facilitate networking with Chulalongkorn. The program included seminars, lectures, and research presentations, educating around 50 students on sustainability and ethical business practices. They also set plans for a future visit from Chulalongkorn academics to Valencia.
29 April 2024
Elena Taulet, the coordinator of Erasmus KA171, and Chele Esteve, a professor from ETSID (Higher Technical School of Design Engineering), partnered with the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). Their objective was to enhance international collaboration and create more opportunities for cooperation. They organized various activities including meetings, workshops on the practical application of technology, and campus visits, with a focus on identifying common interests for academic and research collaboration and exchanging best practices.
Ayoub, from Darfur’s «hell on earth» to a dream of the future against Sudan’s civil war
22 November 2023
Ayoub, a Sudanese student at Universitat Politécnica de València (UPV), faces the challenges of studying abroad amidst the outbreak of the 3rd Sudanese Civil War. Supported by UPV, Spanish embassies, and Father Jorge Naranjo, Ayoub navigates communication barriers and bureaucratic hurdles, highlighting resilience amid adversity and advocating for peace in Sudan.
