The plenary, chaired by Ms Carmen Drópez, secretary of the CAU, began with the address by the University General Manager Josep Maria Torné, who shared an overview of the start of the academic year and its challenges with the members of the board, civil society figures from academia and the professional world.
Next, Dr Esther Calbo, dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, presented her faculty's strategic plan, highlighting the objectives and projects that will be implemented during the academic year.
The session also included the participation of Dr Andrea Rodríguez, director of the Institute of Thought and Culture (CIP), who presented the progress and goals of this interdisciplinary entity.
The session was closed by Mr Carlos Checa, conductor of the Jove Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona and member of the CAU, who shared the newly created anthem of UIC Barcelona with those present.
This plenary also provided an opportunity to introduce and welcome back the new members of the CAU, who join this forum for dialogue and collaboration between the university and society. Recent additions are as follows: Mr Santiago Alfonso, Ms Beatriu Bayés, Mr Josep Antoni Bombí, Ms Roser Fernández, Mr Ferran Garcia, Mr José Augusto García, Mr Sigfrid Gras i Salicrú, Mr Juan Carlos Martel, Ms Arantxa Martí, Mr Xavier Mate, Ms Mª Dolores Navarro, Mr Valentí Oviedo, Mr Philippe Saman, Mr Carlos Sisternas, Ms Isabel Vidal and Ms Anna Zarzosa.
With the addition of these professionals from different sectors, the University Advisory Board strengthens its commitment to actively contribute to the academic and professional development of students, promoting a constant dialogue with the most relevant sectors of society.
The University Advisory Board is currently made up of some ninety figures from civil society and performs advisory and social promotion functions for our University. The members of the Board, chaired by Francesc Homs, are organised into specific working committees in the areas of knowledge in which they are leaders in their sector, with close links to communication, education, health, culture, law and the business world.
