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From the transmission of knowledge to the creation of value
During his induction as a member of the RAED, Tito José Crissien addresses the challenges facing universities in Latin America and proposes a new model he calls the Third Generation University, which places the creation of economic value as its primary institutional mission.
How we have changed
María Jesús Berlana presents Prehistory as a science capable of explaining how humankind has evolved to the present day, both biologically and culturally, during her lecture, “Las cosas no siempre han sido así. Cómo hemos cambiado” (Things Haven’t Always Been This Way: How We’ve Changed)
The Canary Islands conferences, in full
The RAED presents a new issue of its scientific journal “Tribuna Plural”, a special monograph dedicated to the VII and VIII National Congresses, held in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, respectively, both with the collaboration of the Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Humanities of Lanzarote
Observing and protecting life beneath the sea
The latest activity report from the La Cima marine monitoring station – Castell-Platja d’Aro, summarizes the observation, ecological assessment, and bioindicator monitoring work carried out during 2025 by the Silmar project team in one of the most ecologically important underwater sites in the area.
Reprogrammed cells to treat osteoarthritis
Pedro Guillén, founder of Clínica Cemtro, proposes applying partial cell reprogramming in Spain to treat knee osteoarthritis, an innovative technique developed and already approved by the Japanese health system, which uses human cells to regenerate deteriorated tissues, mainly in joints.
The university’s rock
Pilar Bayer headlined the 40th Spring Concert, revived by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Barcelona, alongside various groups and soloists. This year’s concert featured a diverse mix of styles, including classical music, jazz, folk, choral singing, and tango.
Innovating, but with purpose
Jaume Llopis analyzes the role of the company as a social and ethical agent, capable of generating a positive impact beyond financial performance, during the conference “Innovation with purpose: beyond economic profit”
Europe has a future
Carlos Grau calls for relaunching the European project towards a true political union, inspired by the visionary spirit of the founders of a new and prosperous Europe that would overcome the division and destruction of the Second World War.
Enjoying retirement, not suffering through it
During her induction into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RAED), Manuela Bosch examines the successive reforms that have affected the calculation of contributory retirement pensions, focusing on two fundamental areas of the Spanish system: the General Social Security Scheme and the State Pension Scheme
The Canary Islands, 2025
Francisco González de Posada announces the publication of “Canarias 2025. Vista por académicos de la Academia de Ciencias Ingenierías y Humanidades de Lanzarote” which will be publicly presented in the coming weeks. The book compiles works by various academics from this renowned and active Canarian institution
Marita Souto, remembered
The unexpected disappearance of Marita Souto, a renowned expert in thermalism, has shocked the academic world and Galician society, where she had become a leading figure in science communication.
Spanish as a new Esperanto
Frigdiano Álvaro Durántez reflects on the role of Spanish as an international language in the article “El español, esperanto natural” published in “La Tercera” of the newspaper “ABC.”
