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Leadership and innovation workshop Last Thursday, the workshop “Tools and Competencies to Innovate from Student Representation” took place, aimed at the student body of the school and faculty delegations of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). The session was led by Patricio Montesinos Sanchís, who guided the student body through various activities designed to help them identify their own leadership styles and understand how to apply these insights to foster innovation within their schools and the wider university community. During the workshop, participants received training on various innovation tools and how to effectively implement them in teams with diverse leadership styles. The goal was to strengthen their competencies to transform the university environment through student representation. This activity was held as a side-event of the UPV Innovation Day, promoted by the Vice-Rectorate for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, in collaboration with the Permanent Training Centre and the PIAE+ programme. From the UPV Student Council (CEUPV), we thank all participating delegations for their involvement and for their commitment to a student representation that is increasingly innovative, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.

PonePin 2025 On April 30th, we celebrated PonePin 2025 at the UPV — the institutional event where we bid farewell to the outgoing team of the Student Council of the Universitat Politècnica de València (CEUPV) and welcomed both the incoming team and the new representatives from the various school delegations. During the event, we heard speeches from Javier Esquerdo Bernat, outgoing president of the CEUPV; Elena García Lleó, the newly appointed president; and Jose E. Capilla, rector of the UPV. Their words highlighted the essential role of student representation in building a more participatory and engaged university. One of the most symbolic moments was when each school delegate took the stage with their team to receive the pin — a token that represents their commitment to student representation and university involvement. This event goes beyond a simple team transition. It’s a celebration of the value of student leadership, the dedication of those who work daily to improve university life, and the enthusiasm with which new teams step into their responsibilities. From the CEUPV, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey, and we wish the best of luck to those now beginning a new chapter. 💙 Let’s keep working together to make UPV better for everyone!

Apply now for your scholarship for next academic year! Since March 24th, the application period for the Ministry’s scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year has been open. The deadline is May 14th, so don’t forget to apply for your scholarship before it’s too late! You can find a post on our Instagram with instructions on how to apply (you can also view it on this page), but we’ll leave them here as well: Go to becaseducacion.gob.es > becas y ayudas > solicita tu beca Remember that the requirements to apply for the scholarship are: Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and register for at least 60 ECTS credits Not already hold a degree equal to or higher than the studies for which the scholarship is requested From the second year onwards, have passed the minimum required percentage of credits depending on your field of study Not exceed the established family income limit for the year 2024 Apply for your scholarship now! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Consell d'Estudiants UPV (@ceupv)

Easter Chocolate Party! This afternoon, we held an event at Casa del Alumno to celebrate Easter. As part of the celebration, we handed out hot chocolate and panquemao to all UPV students who stopped by. We also hosted an Easter egg hunt! During the chocolate distribution, mysterious eggs appeared scattered around the Student House. These Easter eggs had QR codes on them, each hiding a clue. Only those who managed to find all four eggs and scan the codes would uncover the secret message: “IT’S A KINDER EGG.” That’s right! The prize for the Easter egg hunters was a Kinder Egg. Many students successfully completed the challenge, while others decided to join the hunt after seeing the reward waiting at the chocolate distribution tables. After the chocolate and panquemao giveaway, students spent the afternoon enjoying the park next to the Student House. Here’s a quick summary of how the event went!