A collaboration agreement to promote education and research
The president of the Island Council of La Palma, Sergio Rodríguez Fernández, and the mayor of the municipality of El Paso, Eloy Martín Barreto, will travel this Monday, May 6, to the Pamplona campus of the University of Navarra to sign a collaboration agreement with the academic center. The objective of this agreement is to develop various academic, research and dissemination activities together.
A joint project for the development of sustainable architecture
The collaboration between La Palma and the University of Navarra began with a project by the School of Architecture after the eruption of the Tajogaite volcano. The students of the master’s degree in Environmental Design and Management of Buildings developed proposals for emergency and sustainable housing for those affected by the eruption. Additionally, students of the Degree in Architecture Studies have created proposals for the National Volcanological Center and a multifunctional center for the elderly in El Paso. These projects have been presented at the School of Architecture and traveling exhibitions have been designed that have toured the island.
Diversity of academic and training activities
In addition to architecture, the collaboration between La Palma and the University of Navarra also covers other disciplines. For example, teaching activities have been carried out with the Faculty of Sciences, where a group of students from the Degree in Environmental Sciences took a training trip to the Canary Islands to visit the island of La Palma, the Garajonay National Park, Mount Teide and others. emblematic places of the islands. A metal crafts course has also been organized to be held in Santa Cruz de La Palma and will be taught by a local craftsman and expert in blacksmithing and forging.
A collaboration in constant growth
The collaboration agreement between the Island Council of La Palma and the University of Navarra is a reflection of the commitment of both institutions to education, research and dissemination. Through this collaboration, it is expected to continue promoting academic and scientific development on the island, promoting the participation of students and teachers in joint projects and encouraging the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Conclusions
The collaboration agreement between the Island Council of La Palma and the University of Navarra represents a unique opportunity for the development of academic and research activities on the island. Through this collaboration, we seek to promote education, research and dissemination in various fields, such as architecture, environmental sciences and art. This alliance between the Cabildo and the University demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to the growth and progress of La Palma.