University studies in technologies, audiovisuals, video games, business and health focused on the professional world and entrepreneurship

TecnoCampus has today awarded the third edition of the Industry 4.0 award. The winner was Oriol Villegas Martín, a student at the IES Joan Ramon Benaprès in Sitges, who collected the award accompanied by the work's tutor, Víctor Lamote. "Development and application of artificial intelligence in an industrial robot" is the work presented by the student, who received the award from Marc Mora, representing Kriter Software, the sponsoring company. 

The work presented by student Matías Genovese, a student at Freta de Mataró, tutored by teacher Esteve Vallmajor, has received a second prize from the coordinator of industrial engineering at TecnoCampus, Joan Triadó, who highlighted that these awards aim to recognize the best research works and technological or social projects developed by students of Baccalaureate and
CFGS of educational centers in Catalonia that are related in some way -either as a whole or in any of its chapters- to the concept of digital technology applied to industry.

The program, organized with the support of the Maresme Foundation, is part of the VIII Call for the development of university training programs for employment aimed at young people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders registered in the National Youth Guarantee System. Unidiversidad 2024-2025. 

The training has been promoted and financed by the ONCE Foundation and the European Social Fund. The course, which took place at TecnoCampus from September to June with a total duration of 330 hours, included master classes and inclusive with health and business degrees, workshops, tutorials and internships in companies such as Carrefour, Belles Arts Rovira Viñas, Vilaazari, Tecnopicking, i-Dositecno, Trepat Diet, Amazonic Souvenirs, Arxiu Comarcal del Maresme, Alcampo, Natur Center, Residència Llar Santa Maria, Fundació Centre de Formació i Prevenció, Espai Mataró Connecta and JD Sprinter. 

This training has contributed to improving the employability of the young participants by providing them with transversal skills, such as social and emotional skills, and specific skills, such as technical knowledge necessary for their future professions. In addition to academic training, the course has included university life activities and an inter-university meeting with other Catalan universities in the city of Tarragona, allowing both students and faculty to share experiences on the different programs. 

During the closing ceremony, Elisa Sayrol, academic director of TecnoCampus; Clara Díaz, Technician of Programs with Universities and Promotion of Young Talent of the ONCE Foundation; Laia Serras, Technical Reference of the Maresme Foundation; Laura Seijo, councilor for Inclusive and Healthy City, Neighborhoods and Communities of the Mataró City Council; and Miguel Guillén, academic coordinator of the specialization course, spoke. 

Councilwoman Laura Seijo was in charge of closing the event, dedicating a few words of congratulations to the students. After the event, students, families and speakers celebrated with an aperitif. The doors are now open registrations for the next edition of the I-Talent course 2025-2026

Summer camp of the UniDiversidad program of the ONCE Foundation 

On the other hand, this July, Mataró becomes the epicenter of Catalan university inclusion. For ten days, it hosts the only summer campus of the UniDiversidad program of the ONCE Foundation and the European Social Fund that is being developed in Catalonia.

This is an intensive experience that brings together 30 young people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, with a disability certificate equal to or greater than 33%, from different parts of the territory, with the aim of promoting cross-curricular skills and abilities. 

The iTalent+ campus is coordinated by the Fundació El Maresme, with the academic support of TecnoCampus and the leisure promotion by the Entramat Association. The program is free of charge for participants, as it is 100% funded by Fundación ONCE and the European Social Fund, and includes a 10-day stay in Mataró with accommodation, adapted leisure, sports and cultural activities, as well as a practical and creative training itinerary. 

The objective: to promote transversal communication skills and abilities, as well as emotional development and real coexistence. This year, the project is being rolled out on 14 campuses spread across 14 cities in the State, with the participation of 19 universities and 21 social entities.

In twelve of the seventeen undergraduate degrees (taking into account that industrial engineering at TecnoCampus has a single access route) and double degrees, the demand for first preference exceeds the supply of places, which is why they have a cut-off mark. This happens, specifically, in the following degrees: 

• Nursing (8,932).
• Physiotherapy (8,887). 
• Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (8,346). 
• Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (8,245). 
• Business Administration and Innovation Management (7,688). 
• Business Administration and Innovation Management in English (7,628). 
• Business Administration and Innovation Management and Marketing (7,546).
• Computer Science and Systems Management (7,236).
• Industrial Engineering -Mechanics, Electronics and Industrial Organization- (6,980).
• Marketing (5,876).
• Logistics (5,802). 
• Nutrition (5,040). 

It should be noted that the applications in first preference were 877, although the assigned ones among those who had chosen TecnoCampus as their first option are 510 (as a result of the cut-off marks). Adding second and subsequent preferences, the total assigned ones are a total of 1.098 students. 

La registration for the next year for new students will start next week. TecnoCampus makes available to students a web portal where you can find out about the entire process for accessing the University and receive advice.

In the Catalan university system as a whole, a total of 62.238 students have applied to study for a bachelor's degree at one of the Catalan public universities. This is 8,43% more than last year. More than 77% of students have already been allocated a place in one of their chosen studies. For the first time, the number of pre-registered students has exceeded the 60.000 application barrier.

The event culminated with the presentation of the Inmove Awards, which recognize emerging projects, consolidated companies and collaborative initiatives that contribute to transforming the current mobility model. 

In this edition, the award for the best innovative start-up went to Rodalinets, an emerging company linked to the TecnoCampus entrepreneurial ecosystem. Rodalinets has developed an intelligent digital platform that connects public transport users in real time with useful information and local proximity services. 

This solution aims to improve the travel experience, facilitate urban connectivity and promote collaborative and more efficient mobility. The proposal also contributes to dynamizing the local commercial fabric and reducing the environmental impact of travel. 

This award adds to the recognition obtained by Rodalinets within the framework of the Antena TrenLab Mataró program awards, an initiative by Renfe in collaboration with TecnoCampus and the Mataró City Council, which seeks to identify and promote start-ups with high-impact solutions for the future of rail and urban mobility. 

White Jacket has received the award for the most innovative project in the Social and Urban Innovation category for the development of a smart vest with haptic sensors that facilitates the autonomous mobility of people with visual disabilities. 

This technology detects obstacles and points of interest in the environment, and transmits the information through vibrations, thus improving accessibility and safety. The company participated as a representative of the city of Mataró through its founder, Albert Loma, accompanied by the first deputy mayor, Miquel Àngel Vadell, in a conference that brought together 40 municipalities and their most outstanding entrepreneurial projects.

The presentations were made in an elevator pitch format, and focused on initiatives aimed at local innovation and sustainable development. With this recognition, White Jacket consolidates its commitment to technology at the service of people and innovation with social impact.

Professor Ester Bernadó has presented, together with Professor Klaus Sailer (Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship, Hochschule München), the article “The Seven Steps to a Systemic, Entrepreneurial University”, which proposes a structured framework of action to guide higher education institutions in their transformation towards entrepreneurial universities. Based on an analysis of 64 European case studies and data extracted from a survey of 25 higher education institutions, the authors identify an institutional development itinerary in seven entrepreneurial maturity profiles.

The study highlights the importance of carrying out a systemic transformation with coordinated and interrelated actions in the dimensions of the entrepreneurial university, and makes a practical contribution to the institutional strategy with an innovative methodology. On the other hand, the doctoral student and project technician Marta Carceller has led together with professor Ester Bernadó the workshop “Responsibility in Action: Transforming Entrepreneurship Education through the Humanities & Arts”, where you are invited to explore ethical dilemmas in entrepreneurship through an innovative methodology that combines philosophy and artistic expression. 

In this workshop, participants analyzed a real case using different philosophical perspectives and, secondly, visually represented ethical conflicts through creations inspired by the work of Joan Miró. The result: an interdisciplinary educational proposal that seeks to strengthen ethical reflection and creativity in the training of responsible entrepreneurs through the humanities and art. This participation in the framework of the 3E Conference reinforces TecnoCampus' commitment to research and pedagogical innovation in entrepreneurial education, with a humanistic and transformative perspective.

The third edition of the Summer University of Cooperativism (UESCOOP) took place on July 2, 3 and 4 at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. These are days in which the aim is to delve deeper into the debates that will shape the future of cooperativism, consolidating alliances between the sector, the institutional and the university spheres.

Organized by the Confederation of Cooperatives of Catalonia, with funding from the General Directorate of Social and Solidarity Economy and Cooperativism, UESCOOP is a space for generating knowledge and critical thinking in the cooperative movement that this year is based on a program around major thematic areas such as economic democracy, ecosocial transition, innovation and technology, housing and care, culture and communities, and research and the academic world, among others. 

The motto of this year's edition was "People at the center, what's the point?", which raised a question to reinforce the collective contents that sustain the cooperative movement. Given the generalization of the discourse of "putting people at the center", UESCOOP has proposed critically reviewing the role that they must assume in social transformation, and doing so from cooperativism as a collective and emancipatory tool. 

260 people participated in the event over the three days it was held. The TecnoCampus Chair in Social Economy was present at UESCOOP, with the participation of professors Eloi Serrano and Miguel Guillén in two round tables. Guillén participated, on Wednesday, July 2, in the round table "Digital Culture: the impact of technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence on the Cultural Cooperative Economy", in which he shared a debate with Raquel Bonell (Quepo), Alejandra Gallardo (Platoniq) and Eloi Aymerich (FCTC-CulturaCoop). For his part, Serrano participated, on Thursday, July 3, in the round table "University and cooperativism: collaboration, innovation and research", in which he debated with Yolanda Montagut (University of Lleida), Hector Sala (UAB), Simona Cerri (Arqbag), Lluïsa Serrano (FCAC) and Raquel Ríos (2023 Postgraduate Final Project Award in Social and Solidarity Economy).

Participation in the book "Working companies: 40 years of social innovation"

On the other hand, professors Eloi Serrano and Miguel Guillén have prepared a chapter of the book “Labor Societies: 40 years of social innovation”, which has just been published by CIRIEC-Spain on behalf of the Business Federation of Labor and Participatory Societies (Laborpar). The book was presented on June 26 at an event that took place in Murcia, Spanish Capital of the Social Economy 2025. This chapter is entitled “Labor Societies in Catalonia. The case of TUSGSAL”. The book was presented on June 26 at an event that took place in Murcia, Spanish Capital of the Social Economy 2025.

The volume has been edited by CIRIEC-Spain, promoted by its new History working group, and has been prepared by a group of eight researchers and eight representatives of the labor society movement in Spain, coordinated by Manuel García Jiménez, professor of Labor Law and Social Security at the University of Córdoba, and Sebastián Reyna Fernández, vice president of CIRIEC-Spain and former director general of Cooperatives and Labor Societies of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. 

The book has been financed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy and by Laborpar. The presentation ceremony was also attended by the president of CIRIEC-Spain, Adoración Mozas, and the president of the Scientific Commission of CIRIEC-Spain, Rafael Chaves.  

The EANS Summer School, which runs from June 30 to July 11, is a three-year training program for doctoral students in nursing science. Through keynote lectures, networking sessions, debates and poster presentations, participants will delve into topics such as public health research, ethics and technologies applied to clinical practice. 

The last days of the meeting, specifically on July 9 and 10, will see the EANS annual summer scientific conference, which will include conferences, workshops, presentations and a poster session. This is a top-level scientific meeting that will make nursing research carried out in Catalonia more visible and strengthen the territory's leadership in the European arena. With the motto "Mental health and well-being: the role of nursing in response to global challenges", the conference will focus on one of the great current public health challenges: mental health. 

The initiative is led by Esther Cabrera, coordinator of the GRACIS group and director of the Chair of Ageing and Quality of Life at TecnoCampus, and has a large organizing team formed by teachers and researchers from the TecnoCampus nursing degree. In addition to the academic program, the event will include several institutional and social events. On Monday, July 7, an official reception will take place at the Nau Gaudí, chaired by the mayor of Mataró, David Bote, with representatives of the University and members of the EANS Steering Committee. 

On July 10, the academy's traditional gala dinner will be held in Mas Pujol (Cabrera de Mar). With this reception, TecnoCampus reinforces its commitment to applied research and the international projection of knowledge generated in the field of health, while consolidating Mataró as a university and scientifically active city.

During the day of June 17, the technical working session was held, where three invited parks —including TecnoCampus— shared good practices in energy efficiency and sustainability. In this context, the park's representative, Carles Fillat, presented several initiatives such as the use of 100% green energy, charging services for electric vehicles, Biosphere certification of conference spaces, selective collection, sustainable purchasing, and own programs aligned with sustainability.

In the afternoon, in the second panel discussion, specific proposals were addressed so that parks can play an active role in the implementation of the new Industry Law. Together with Belén Talavera (FUNDECYT – PCTEX) and Javier Taibo (Tecnópole), Carles Fillat defended the need to promote support programs for green industry, digitalization, collaboration between parks and companies and the training of new professional profiles.

The meeting culminated with the APTE General Assembly on the 18th, where the balance of activity of the parks during 2024 was presented. Details of the annual report on R&D investment in Spanish parks were also presented, highlighting aggregate data of a 24% increase in R&D investment (€2.116,89 million), a global turnover of more than €31.500 billion, and the generation of more than 168.000 jobs, of which more than 42.000 dedicated to R&D. 

The head of strategic development of the Dhaharan Techno Valley (DTV) park in Saudi Arabia was invited to participate in this assembly, with the aim of signing an agreement to promote collaboration between companies and R&D entities in this park and the rest of the parks in Saudi Arabia with those in the Spanish parks, as well as exchanging information on events and activities.

On Tuesday, June 17, the event "Social economy in action: reflections on cooperative and traditional banking" took place at the Ateneu Barcelonès, organized by Caixa Enginyers, which served to present the study "Cooperative banking in the face of contemporary challenges: an identity based on competitiveness, sustainability, ethics and values ​​as a guarantee of the future." 

The report, prepared by the Chair of Social Economy at TecnoCampus through a commission from Caixa Enginyers itself, was presented by Professor Eloi Serrano, director of the Chair. The event was opened by the Minister of Economy and Finance of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Alícia Romero, and the general director of Caixa Enginyers, Juanjo Llopis. 

Amparo Merino, Secretary of State for Social Economy, also addressed the audience via video. Next, it was Eloi Serrano's turn to explain the main lines of the study that he has prepared together with another TecnoCampus professor, Miguel Guillén. Serrano reviewed the general panorama of European cooperative banking, which currently has a market share of 22% in deposits and 23% in loans. 

In Spain this figure drops to 10% for deposits and 9,5% for loans, with 3,5 million users. The leading country in cooperative banking on our continent is France, where the market share reaches 63% for deposits and 64% for loans, and serves 29,7 million users. 

Serrano also explained that, while the big banks had to be bailed out with more than 66.000 billion euros after the Great Recession, cooperative banking in Spain not only withstood the rate, but also fared better without receiving public aid. That is, these entities did not close branches or lay off workers en masse and, in addition, they won much more business compared to the rest of the sector. 

After Eloi Serrano's speech, a round table was held in which, in addition to Serrano, Maria Teixidor, general director of the Clade Group, participated; Anna Saltavella, director of the Business Area of ​​Caixa Enginyers; Vanessa Servera, CEO of the Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF); and Cristina Freijanes, general secretary of the National Union of Credit Cooperatives (UNACC). During the round table, led by presenter Ana Boadas, the current situation of cooperative banking and, in general, the social economy was discussed. 

The event ended with a few words from David Bonvehí, general director of Social and Solidarity Economy and Cooperativism of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and Félix Masjuan, president of the Caixa Enginyers Group.

TecnoCampus recently received a visit from a delegation from Ukraine within the framework of the European program TIPS4UA (Training and Internship Programmes of Support for Ukrainian Municipalities), a pilot initiative promoted by the European Committee of the Regions with the aim of strengthening the capacities of Ukrainian local governments in matters of governance and management of European projects. 

The visit was carried out with the support of the Barcelona Provincial Council, one of the 20 local entities participating in the program. Between June 2 and 13, the Provincial Council hosted municipal representatives from the cities of Vinnytsia and Khmilnyk. During this stay, TecnoCampus was attended by Serhiy Morgunov, Mayor of Vinnytsia, and Yanna Chaikovska, Director of the Institute for Urban Development of the Vinnytsia City Council. 

During the meeting, the public-private collaboration model developed at TecnoCampus was presented, especially in the areas of higher education, entrepreneurship and innovation. The day also served to explore possible avenues for future collaboration with the Vinnytsia Innovation Technology Park, thus reinforcing the commitment to international cooperation as a driver of transformation and territorial development.

The event was attended by Catalan and Peruvian companies from the software sector, who shared experiences, identified synergies and explored new opportunities for international collaboration. 

The initiative was carried out with the support of the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce in Spain (CCPE) as a space for business connection and shared growth, strengthening the ties between Catalonia and Peru, highlighting the role of cooperation as a key tool for facing new global challenges.

The mayor of Mataró and president of TecnoCampus, David Bote, was in charge of presiding over the meeting.

Promoted by the Chair of Social Economy at TecnoCampus and with an official title from Pompeu Fabra University, this is the first official master's degree in this field in Catalonia, and allows access to doctoral programs. 

Caixa Enginyers and TUSGSAL provide four scholarships (three and one respectively) for a total value of 12.000 euros. Both entities are very committed to the field of the social economy and want to clearly support people who can study in this field. The scholarships of the Caixa Enginyers Foundation has a total endowment of €9.000, distributed in three grants of €3.000 each, as well as an Award for the best final master's thesis for the 25/26 academic year endowed with 1.000 euros. TUSGSAL offers a scholarship of €3.000 for master's students for the academic year 2025-26. 

The scholarships are aimed at students admitted to the master's program, who must present a letter of motivation and the academic certificate. The applicant's file note will be a relevant aspect in the assessment. The deadline for submitting applications for these scholarships ends on September 5, 2025 at 14 p.m. These calls represent a unique opportunity for those interested in training in an area with a great social and professional impact.

This recognition highlights the academic, teaching and research career of Professor Fernández-Valdés, as well as his contribution to the development of the Catalan university system. 

The accreditation of professor is the highest recognition granted by the AQU within the framework of the university system and represents an important guarantee of academic excellence and leadership. Bruno Fernández-Valdés is a permanent professor at the TecnoCampus University Center in the area of ​​physical activity and sports sciences and is coordinator of the Technology Applied to High Performance and Health (TAARS) research group. 

He is the author of 25 research articles in journals indexed in the Web of Science, 13 of which are in the first quartile and his publications have received more than 750 citations in total. He also has experience in participating in and leading research and transfer projects with companies and entities. His research area is sports sciences, focused on the analysis of movement variability, the assessment and control of strength training and the validation of technological systems. 

According to data from the Statistics Institute of Catalonia, in 2023 only 7,41% of teachers in the public university system have this accreditation.

The TecnoCampus in Mataró was the setting, on June 13th and 14th, for the first edition of the International Congress of Technology Applied to Sport, a meeting that has brought together around 220 professionals, researchers, companies and students from the sports sector to share the latest advances in technology applied to training, recovery and sports performance.

The congress has had internationally renowned speakers who have stood out for their careers both in the academic field and in high competition. Among them, Iñigo Mujica, advisor to the Japan High Performance Center; the Julio Tous, responsible for the physical preparation of the FC Barcelona first team; and Carlos Ramirez, chief sports scientist for the Scottish rugby team and researcher at Leeds Beckett University. His presentations have combined scientific knowledge and practical application, offering a global and current look at sports technology.

In addition to the conferences, the program included four practical workshops on the application of different technologies in professional contexts, providing attendees with a direct and applied experience. (See speakers and workshops)

One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of 27 scientific papers by research groups from all over the State, focused on topics such as monitoring training load and the use of sensors and smart applications. (View abstracts)

The event was made possible thanks to the support of several sponsoring and collaborating companies, who have had an active presence in the exhibitor area and have participated in the networking spaces. (See collaborating companies)

This first edition consolidates TecnoCampus as a reference space for training, knowledge transfer and technological innovation applied to sport.

During the forum, several experts in the sector shared their vision on the most valued skills, emerging job opportunities and future challenges of the profession. 

Núria Domènech (FisioSalut Mataró), Francesc Montoya (Meditrauma Mataró), Òscar Hernández (IntegroSalus) and Ramon Aiguadé, dean of the College of Physiotherapists of Catalonia, participated. The day combined the interventions of the invited people in a round table format and an open question and answer session that allowed for an enriching dialogue between students and professionals.

During the event, key issues for the future of new physiotherapists were addressed, such as the most valued skills when accessing a job, the importance of initiative and responsibility in real environments, and the need to promote transversal skills from the University. 

The focus was also on professional careers within the sector, entrepreneurial possibilities, especially in the digital field, and growth opportunities in an increasingly demanding and diversified market.

The Talent Forum for the Degree in Video Game Design and Production was held on June 4th, led by Jorge Cabezas (Larian Studios), Daniel Candil (Alkimia Interactive), Gonzalo Granizo (King), Miquel Reverté (Tilting Point) and Joan Viladomat (Job Fluent).

These professionals, with the presence of the degree coordinator, Joan Josep Pons as moderator, were able to explain to the students important aspects of the video game sector, such as the selection and filter phases for hiring, what the companies are like or how they operate or how they are organized, and how to find a job.

After the explanation, the students were able to ask questions. With the lectures, the round table period opened, which consisted of each company being divided into tables and the students could talk to them about their interests and how to improve their resume or various tips they can provide to access a company.

On Monday, June 2, the Center for Studies for Strategic and Responsible Procurement of Catalonia was presented at TecnoCampus, a collective initiative promoted by the Chair of Social Economy of TecnoCampus, Facto Cooperativa, L'Escamot and the Ariadna association, with the aim of positioning public procurement as a key tool for economic and social transformation in the territory. 

With a determined focus on Strategic and Responsible Public Procurement (CPER), this center works to promote its value, make its potential visible and strengthen the role of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) entities in this area, promoting a fairer, more rooted and transformative economy. 

The presentation event consisted of a day that took place throughout the morning to debate Strategic and Responsible Public Procurement. First, the symposium was opened by Sergi Morales, Councilor for Employment, Business and Social Economy and Secretary of the Network of Municipalities for the Social and Solidarity Economy (XMESS), and Eloi Serrano, Director of the Chair of Social Economy at TecnoCampus. 

Next, the Report on the State of Strategic Public Procurement in Catalonia was presented, by Miguel Guillén, professor and project coordinator of the Chair of Social Economy, Laura Rafecas, head of the Consulting and Projects Area of ​​Facto Cooperativa, and Marc Vilanova, consultant in financing and public procurement of Facto Cooperativa. 

A round table discussion then took place to discuss real cases around Strategic and Responsible Public Procurement. The participants were Albert Vidal, managing director of the El Maresme Foundation; Roser Ramos, coordinator of Coop Maresme (Ateneu Cooperatiu del Maresme); Lorenzo Álvarez, deputy director of Financial Management of TUSGSAL; Álvaro Porro, director of Social Economy and Cooperatives of Barcelona Activa; Pepe Reche, partner of Musicoop, and Anna Nicolau, co-director of the Service Development Area of ​​Suara Cooperativa.

During the day, students from the "Videomapping and interactive installations" course presented an immersive proposal open to the participation of the audience. In addition, the streaming was carried out by students from "Television: production, production and broadcasting", which helped to expand the scope of the event. 

All winners received an award and a prize consisting of a quarterly subscription to the Filmin platform. The GMA Awards aim to highlight the talent of the Degree in Audiovisual Media, showcasing the students' work beyond the classroom. 

Award-winning projects:

• Best fiction: SAD, by Pau Bonet, Queralt Guallarte, Maria Goretti Faura, Guillem Rossendo, Guillem Sardà. 
• Best non-fiction: Grandma Lola, by Ferran Ladero, Martí Verdeguer, Sergi Ferrer and Ferran Calzado.
• Best entertainment: RE80BINA, by Nairee Bravo, Alejandro Fernández, Berta Prats, Laia Català, Eva Vidal, Mar Muñoz, Marina Garcia.
• New technologies: The peculiar appointment, by Pau Duran, Alejandro Fernández, David Antúnez, Alba Hurtado and Delfina Garcia.
• Personal project: Collapse, by Judith Carlota and Francis Hildreth.

The 1st meeting of the Degrees Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Industries of TecnoCampus is held, made up of representatives of companies and entities from the audiovisual and video game sectors. The council includes a wide representation of ecosystem agents: from public institutions and media to local, national and international producers, incubators, event organizers and independent and triple A video game studios. 

This initiative was born with the desire to strengthen collaboration between the academic and professional worlds, contributing diverse and expert perspectives to the evolution of the degrees. In this context, and due to the constant review and improvement of the degrees in Audiovisual Media and in Video Game Design and Production, the Advisory Council becomes a key space for collective reflection. 

The objective is to review the exit profiles and the adaptation of the curricula to the current and future needs of the sector, as well as explore mutual collaborations that allow university training to be brought even closer to professional reality. The contributions collected through this council will contribute to adjusting the training offer to the present and future challenges of the audiovisual and video games sector, and to strengthen the preparation and job placement of future professionals. 

The following professionals are part of the council: Erola Anglada Font (Mediapro), Miquel García (Gestmusic), Meritxell Abril (El Terrat), Ramon Iglesias (True Crime Factory), Carme Ponsa Monge (Consorci Promoció Turística del Maresme, Maresme Film Comission), Oriol Burgada (tvmataro), Marc Little (Zabriskie Films), Eloi Aymerich (Clack), Ester Villacampa (Cluster Audiovisual de Catalunya), Oriol Boira (3CAT), Marisol López (Directorate General of Innovation and Digital Culture), Jorge Cabezas (Larian Studios), Sandro Bernabé (Ubisoft Barcelona), Pere Torrents (Anchor Point Studios), Eduard López Planes (IO Interactive), Daniel Candil (Alkimia Interactive), Reinhard Pollice (Alkimia Interactive), Jangmi Baek (Melbot Studios), Yolanda Sanchez (Gameloft Barcelona), Xavier Figueras (Scopely), Gonzalo Granizo (King), Manuel Fernandez-Truchaud (Out of the Blue Games), Tatiana Delgado (Out of the Blue Games), Daniel Santigosa (BCN Game Fest) and Joan Francesc Bathed (GameBCN).