Twenty three stories written by students, PAS, and PDI staff competed in the 8th UIC Barcelona Christmas Short Story Competition.

The jury consisted of professors from the Faculty of Humanities Gaston Gilabert and Maria Victoria Roqué, as well as Laia Rosàs from the Catalan Office. They decided to award the Barcelona campus prize to David Molins Peláez, a 4th year Humanities student for his story entitled "Nacer de nuevo". 

The Sant Cugat campus prize was awarded to MariaTeresa Jové, a 1st year Medicine student for her story entitled “Cai”.