Index

P. 4 Presentation P.52 Research P. 4 President of the Board of Trustees P. 54 International Excellence Campus P. 6 Vice-chancellor P. 55 The USC, leader in research P. 56 Starting Grants-ERC P. 56 Internal research institutes and centres P. 8 The charm of living in P. 60 Other research centres and services Santiago and Lugo P.62 Dialogues with Science P. 64 Scientific spreading P.12 Degrees Awarded P. 64 Visits from Nobel Prize Winner P. 14 Bachelors Degree P. 67 Fonseca Awards P. 16 Non official Degrees P. 16 Masters Degree P. 19 Doctorate Degree P.68 Entrepreneurship and employment P. 22 Life-long learning P. 70 Transfer of research results P. 23 IV University Cycle P. 70 Entrepreneurship: creativity for job creation

P.24 Support for students P.72 Quality P. 26 At College P. 74 The USC in the main rankings P. 27 At University P. 76 University networks to which USC belongs P. 28 Preparation for the working world P. 77 Quality Certificates

P.30 Languages P.78 University with prestige P. 32 Modern Language Centre P. 80 Awards P. 34 International Courses P. 82 Doctor Honoris causa at other universities P. 35 Institute of the Galician Language P. 83 Academy members P. 35 Language Standardisation Service P. 84 Positions in scientific societies

P.36 Libraries P.86 Living at USC P. 38 University Library P. 88 University halls of residence P. 39 Virtual Library P. 88 University cafeterias P. 40 University libraries network P. 88 Cultural activities P. 90 Sporting activities P. 91 Social and Voluntary Participation P.42 Information and Communication Technologies P.92 Corporate Social Responsibility P. 44 Virtual Campus P. 94 USC, Pioneering University in Spain P. 45 University ID Card P. 94 Sustainable Development Plan P. 96 Equal Opportunities Plan P.46 USC International P. 48 Mobility on the five continents P. 51 Foreign students 4 Transparency and social justification

Promoting awareness of all the aspects of the University, showing the clear benefits it genera- tes, and taking action to disseminate its work in society are some of the powers that legislation assigns to the Board of Trustees.

Therefore we thought it reasonable that the governing body of USC contributes with this pu- blication, in which we try to open, as the Vice-chancellor says, “a window to all citizens and to the world”, to which we could add: in an increasingly demanding environment, which demands transparency and social justification, even from private companies and from institutions, specially those funded primarily by public financial resources.

And although addressed to others, I’m sure it can also be of great value to the entire university community, despite this being an informative publication, as daily work often prevents us from seeing within ourselves. On the other hand, we also have to save some internal resistance as disclosure outside scientific channels costs us work, although such publications are increasingly required in the world in which we live.

Even more so when there are abundant reasons to be proud of our institution’s five hundred year old history and we are reasonably satisfied with what we are, of the efforts being made to con- solidate the excellent results achieved and the challenges that we are taking to follow that path .

Therefore, it only remains to congratulate ourselves for getting this publication printed, which belongs to all of us at USC, and to thank those who made this possible.

Manuel Puga Pereira President of the Board of Trustees

5 6 University of Santiago de Compostela, synonymous with commitment

The history of which we are custodians makes us a unique institution whose deeply rooted tradi- tion can only look forward, knowing that we are part of the progress. Prestige, ability to innovate, transparency, the quality of services and processes, and confidence are traits that permeate our personality and our way of moving forwards.

Today, USC is a Galician trademark, synonymous with commitment. Commitment to education, to research, to entrepreneurship, to innovation, to the society to which we owe.

Because together with training people and professionals in the most comprehensive sense of the term, we are committed to shining a light on the unknown, confident that the work in lecture rooms, libraries and university laboratories is synonymous with progress. And with that same philosophy we strive to give back support to society in the form of well-being. Thus, we become a kind of energy that we try to expand beyond our borders.

In this paper we present a static picture of what we honour, what makes us continually move forward to find new opportunities to reinforce ourselves and to contribute to social progress in all dimensions. This is the reflection of a university with two campuses in ancient cities, with multiple attractions and services aimed at providing better care for university students in all aspects of their educational journey.

The following pages are also the result of the contribution from the USC Board of Trustees, who- se support enables us to open a window to all citizens and to the world, through which one can approach the multifaceted and committed reality of the University of Santiago de Compostela.

Juan José Casares Long Vice-chancellor

7 monocromo azul USC The charm of living in Santiago and Lugo University life permeates every corner of the cities of Santiago and Lugo

The University of Santiago de Compostela urban spaces which have a modern appea- offers the appeal of living in two World He- rance in which tradition and modernity coexist ritage cities. Full of enchanting corners, pre- in perfect harmony. sented to residents and visitors with the charm of its lively cobbled streets whilst maintaining The university areas are spread throughout the privilege of the contact with nature. the city, from north to south, where the Cam- pus Vida is situated, and in the historic centre. Santiago de Compostela, destina- Outside the lecture rooms and laboratories, tion of the universal Camino de Santiago, is university life also flows through the cinema a microcosmos where pilgrimage and tourism and theatre, exhibitions, concerts and count- mixes with the people of Santiago de Com- less businesses with a student feel to them. A postela and with the university community. cultural offering for the most heterogeneous Its historic centre, one of the largest and best audiences. preserved in Europe, contrasts with the new Lugo is a two thousand year old city su- rrounded by the Roman Wall, unique in the world in style and accessible throughout its 2km length. The Miño, the main Galician river, gives the city a unique beauty.

The scenic grandeur of this inner Galicia, clo- se to the Ancares and Courel mountains to the east, to the Mariña Lucense on the Cantabrian coast and the Ribeira Sacra to the south, it is completed with the value of the Galician cuisi- ne that Lugo has inherited.

10 The university community adds a unique charm to these two cities. It gives movement to the streets and all areas have a special life, a genuine excitement. As a sign of gratitude, Compostela and Lugo lovingly embrace their university students, as per tradition and for the future.

Santiago and Lugo invite you to enjoy their parks and very varied cultural offering

11 monocromo azul USC Degrees Awarded

Bachelors Degree

Between its Santiago and Lugo Campuses, the USC offers 42 bachelor degrees correspon- ding to the different branches of knowledge: 4 Science, 8 Health Science, 12 Social Science and Legal, 8 Engineering and Architecture and 9 Art and Humanities bachelor degrees.

Arts and Humanities Santiago Campus Lugo Campus

Art History Culture and Cultural Dissemination Sciences Classic Philosophy Spanish Language and Literature English Language and Literature Galician Language and Literature History Modern Languages and Literature Philosophy Spanish Language and Literature

Engineering and Architecture Santiago Campus Lugo Campus

Chemical Engineering Agricultural and Rural Engineering Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Food Processing Industries Engineering Forestry and Rural Engineering Geomatics and Surveying Engineering Industrial Chemical Processes Engineering

14 Health Sciences Santiago Campus Lugo Campus

Dentistry Human Nutrition and Dietetics Medicine Nursing Nursing Veterinary Optics and Optometry Pharmacy Psychology

Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Social and Legal Sciences Santiago Campus Lugo Campus

Audiovisual Communication Business Administration Business Administration Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Primary Education Economics Working Relations and Human Resources Geography and Regional Planning Industrial Relations and Human Resources Journalism Law Pedagogy Political and Administration Science Primary Education Social Education Social Work

The School of Engineering has several pilot floors 15 dedicated to teaching and research Non official Degrees

Higher Diploma in Criminology

In order to do this degree you must have passed the University Access Exams or entered through the over twenty-five’s access route. It consists of three academic courses taught at the Institute of Criminology.

Hotel Management Diploma (1st cycle)

Enables you to work as middle management in hotel and restaurant services. It is a three year course and includes work experience and a final project. It is taught at the Higher Education Hotel Centre of Galicia (CSHG).

Advanced Diploma of Hotel Management (2nd cycle)

This course prepares future managers and directors of large tourism companies and heads of hotel chains. There are five courses which encompass professional working practices. It is also taught at CSHG.

16 Students, teaching staff and researchers use the resources offered by multiple laboratories throughout the three campuses Masters degrees

The Masters Degrees cover all areas of knowledge, with significant representation from diverse human activities: sea, environment, archaeology, energy, food, new technologies, health, economics and business, tourism, education or language, amongst others.

Arts and Humanities

Archaeology and Ancient Sciences Contemporary History Crossroads in Cultural Narratives (linked to the Masters in Theoretical Studies and Comparative Literature and Culture). Erasmus Mundus Masters Cultural Services English Studies: Current Trends and Applications Galician Linguistics Lectures on the Historic City Linguistic Studies Logic and Philosophy of Science Medieval European Studies: Images, Texts and Contexts Philosophy: Current Issues Studying and Editing Spanish and Latin American Literary Texts Theoretical and Comparative Literature and Culture Studies

Engineering and Architecture

Agricultural and Forestry Research Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering Dairy Industry and Economics Engineering for Rural Development Environmental Engineering High Performance Computing Information Technologies Landscape Architecture Project Management Sustainable Land and Territory Management

17 Health Sciences

Basic and Applied Research into Veterinary Science Biomedical Research Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology Research Dental Sciences Development and Medication Research Genetic, Nutritional and Environmental Conditionings of Growth and Development Gerontology Health Care and Management (Management Speciality / Clinical Speciality) Neuroscience Occupational Risk Prevention and Environmental Health Psychogerontology Public Health Veterinary Medicine and Health Research Vision Science Research

Sciences

Advanced Chemistry Agriculture Biodiversity and Conservation of the Natural Environment Biotechnology Environment and Natural Resources Innovation in Food Safety and Technology Marine Biology Mathematical Engineering Mathematics Nuclear and Particle Physics and its Technological and Medical Applications Organic Chemistry Photonics and Laser Technologies Renewable Energies and Energy Sustainability Science and Technology of Colloids and Interfaces Science and Technology of Materials Statistical Techniques Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling

18 Humanities play an important part at the USC, an institution with over five hundred years of history Social and Legal Sciences

Administrations and Public Institutions Law Advanced Studies of Language, Communication and their Pathologies Attorney Business Administration Company Management and Leadership Creative Communication and Industries Economic Development and Innovation Economics: Industrial Organisation and Financial Markets Education, Gender and Equality International and European Community Taxes International Studies Lawyer Management of Educational Activities in Nature Marketing, Consulting and Political Communication Organizational Psychology, Forensic Law Psychology and Social Intervention Private Law Public Management Regional Development and Economic Integration Research into Education, Cultural Diversity and Community Development Teachers of Secondary School Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching Territorial Development Planning and Management Training Processes Urban Tourism Youth and Society

Doctorate

A vast selection of doctoral programmes allows students to expand their field of study and master the research skills and methods associated with it.

Arts and Humanities

Applied Linguistics and the Theory of Linguistics Archaeology and Ancient Sciences Art and Music History Studies Classic Philosophy

19 Contemporary History English Studies. Current Trends and Applications French Studies Galician and Lusophone Literature. Culture and Identity German Language and Literature Humanities and Cultural Services Logic and Philosophy of Science Medieval Art History Medieval and Modern Europe: Territory, Society and Culture Philosophy. Current Issues Roman Philosophy Spanish Linguistics Studying and Editing and Spanish and Latin American Literary Texts Theory of Literature and Comparative Literature

Engineering and Architecture

Agricultural and Forestry Research Chemical and Environmental Engineering Rural Development Engineering Information Technologies Research Thermodynamic and Fluid Engineering Research

Health Sciences

Basic and Applied Research into Veterinary Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology Comprehensive Health Care Dental Sciences Endocrinology Forensic and Pathology Sciences Genetic, Nutritional and Environmental Conditioning of Growth and Development Gerontology Innovation in Food Safety and Technology Medical Morphology Medical and Surgical Specialities Medication Development and Research

20 The value of sciences and enginee- ring at USC is reinforced by its great prestige in the field of research Molecular Medicine Public Health Veterinary Medicine and Health Research Vision Sciences

Ciencias

Advances in Microbial and Parasitic Microbiology Agriculture Biodiversity and Conservation of the Natural Environment Biotechnology Engineering Chemical Science and Technology Environment and Natural Resources Food Industries Science, Engineering and Occupational Risks Material Science Mathematical Methods and Numerical Simulation in Engineering and Applied Science Mathematics Neuroscience Photonics and Laser Technology Renewable Energies and Energy Sustainability Statistics and Operations Research

Social and Legal Sciences

Administrations, Public Institutions and International Studies Applied Economics Art of Teaching Experimental and Mathematical Sciences Assessment of Training Institutions and Programmes Business Management Creative Communication and Industries Design and Innovation in Training Economic Development and Innovation Economics Education, Gender and Equality Education, Sustainability and Development Culture International and Community Tax Private Law: Regional, State and European Perspective Public Management Regional Development and Economic Integration Social Psychology Applied to Organizational and Political-Legal Contexts Tourism Planning Management Youth and Society Studies 21 International Doctoral School

The International Doctoral School (EDI) is the unit responsible for the organization of docto- ral studies in all fields of knowledge; it will integrate all doctoral programs renewed under the Royal Decree 99/2011. It arises from the modification and restructuring of the Doctoral School of Biomedical and Health Technologies.

In addition to planning activities of development and training of PhDs, it works on the promo- tion and dissemination of research and doctoral studies in society and in the development of strategies to promote intra and inter university collaboration, emphasizing on its interna- tionalization. The offer which manages EDI is organized in three thematic areas: Biomedical Sciences and Health Technologies, which integrates the programs related to the Campus of International Excellence-Campus Vida, Social Sciences, Law and Humanities, and Experimen- tal Sciences and Technical Training, grouping fifty doctoral programs.

Life-long learning

The wide range of courses is divided into Masters Degrees and Specialisation Courses.

The Masters Degrees associated with Health Sciences cover fields as diverse as acu- puncture, dentistry and human reproduction. The Science Masters approach the environment and corporate social responsibility, whilst the Social Sciences and Law Masters Degrees are associated with behavioural sciences, communication and society, law, economics and busi- ness management. Lastly, the Arts and Humanities Masters Degrees delve into the world of art, lexicography and training.

Specialisation courses in the area of Health Sciences take on subjects such as lapa- roscopic surgery, oral implantology, advanced dentistry, nursing in emergency situations, acupuncture to treat pain and orthopaedics. The Science Masters Degrees focus on environ- mental consulting, the Arts and Humanities Masters Degrees on History and Social Sciences and the Law Masters Degrees on the development of teaching materials and resources, the information society, human resource management, mediation in different areas, financial institutions and foreign trade.

Life-long learning allows for the acquisition of skills and abilities throughout life. Various expert and refresher environmental Science courses are taught. Health Sciences deals with

22 periodontics, auriculotherapy and oriental medicine. The Social Sciences and Law branch delves into the socio-educational management of immigration, dependency care, regional development strategies in the information society, cyber-journalism, sustainable tourism, me- diation of different conflicts, calligraphic expertise, regional planning, along with a varied se- lection in the field of economics and business management. Arts and Humanities addresses childcare, creative writing, children and youth literature, philosophy and music.

IV University Cycle

People over the age of 50 have their place at USC with their own training programme, at both the Santiago and Lugo Campuses. No previous academic cycle is required to access the IV Cycle.

The first three years are general with a choice between astronomy, oceanography, econo- mics, biology, biochemistry, physiology, energy, environment, health, nutrition, intercultural education, literature, philosophy, English, French, Italian, psychology, computer science and internet, among others.

The last two years are specialisation courses and focus on astronomy, natural heritage, eco- logy and sustainable development, law, art, computer science, English, psychology, Spanish literature or the birth of Europe.

The Senior Graduate Diploma is awarded upon the successful completion of the first three years, and a Higher Senior Degree for those who complete the five years. Following the completion of a research project, one can opt for an Excelsor degree.

The wide range of postgraduate courses 23 cover all fields of knowledge monocromo azul USC Support for students

At College The transition from college to university opens a new world to the College student, entering a new world. What qualification to choose, what addi- tional training can be taken, which scholarships can be benefited from, where to live, what leisure activities are on offer, which countries can acade- mic exchanges be carried out in... The University of Santiago, through its Bridging between Se- condary Education and University Program- me, will guide students on this journey.

USC helps first year students to integrate in the University

26 larly the theatre and dance groups, as well as At University subsidising part of the urban transport ticket for USC is already helping new students with their the entire university community. incorporation into university life. The best students, Bridging subjects can be taken before be- at USC ginning studies in order to achieve the level of knowledge required for each degree. Every year, more than half the students who get an A or A+ at College and in the University A student-tutor will help them integrate in Entrance Exams enrol at USC. the University. They can provide information on the structure of the faculty and the qualification In turn, graduates of the University of Santia- chosen, guide them with regards to administra- go get excellent results in public exams held tive procedures, inform them about European, throughout the state. In 2011 three USC Psy- national and transnational programmes, as well chology students positioned themselves in the as passing on all their suggestions to the ma- top ten Resident Internal Psychologists (PIR), nagement team of the centre in which they are ten Medicine students in the top one hundred studying. Resident Intern Doctors and four Pharmacy students in the top one hundred Resident Intern A lecturer-tutor guides them during their stu- Pharmaceuticals. Very positive results were dies and gives advice for their future work. also achieved in the Resident Intern Radiophy- sicist (RIR) Exams. USC offers grants to help pay registration fees, the halls of residence and the university cafeterias. It awards the winners of the scientific Olympiads in Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. It provides financial support to the university community’s cultural projects, particu-

27 Preparation for the working world Subjects that include work experience programmes bring the student closer to the working world Students

Students receive preparation and support for FEUGA sends offers to students from the three their future career. Besides each degree’s universities in Galicia, and the Faro Global work experience subjects, students can take Project is an international grants programme part in paid internships in companies and pu- for doing work experience in countries in Eu- blic and private institutions in Galicia, in other rope, Asia, the United States and Canada. parts of Spain and abroad. Graduates There are different paths to work experience. The USC Board of Trustees searches for the Graduates also have the opportunity to do companies, in accordance with the student work experience in national and international records and the student’s preferred towns. organisations. The Europracticum is aimed The centres and faculties also have their at those who don’t have any work experience own agreements with companies and entities. related to their qualification or less than a year The Galician Company-University Foundation and requires sound knowledge of at least one language of the countries of destination and IT knowledge.

To take part in the work experience in companies programme for new gradua- tes, students must be younger than 30, have finished their degree in the last 3 or 4 years and not had a paid job related to the degree. FEUGA is an important foundation that offers paid work experience in Galician companies through the Galician Placement Service.

28 Other public organisations such as the Ga- lician Institute for Economic Promotion (IGAPE) from the Galician regional govern- ment, the University-Company Foundation (FUE) and the SEPI Foundation (State Society of Industrial Participations) are running various programmes in collaboration with companies.

National and international organisations promote the development of work experience in companies

29 monocromo azul USC Languages Modern Language Centre

A rich variety of languages

The Modern Language Centre (CLM) offers a wide range of language courses that promote academic and professional enrichment.

Catalan German Czech Italian Chinese Japanese Danish Portuguese English Russian French

Intensive summer courses:

Arabic Japanese Catalan Polish Czech Portuguese Chinese Russian English Slovakian Finnish … As well as French Sign Language German Greek Hungarian Italian

32 Learning a language during the course and also in summer is a good addition to training Spanish for foreigners Galician for the non Galician speaking More than 600 foreign students learn Spa- nish, or improve their knowledge of the lan- Non Galician speaking students can learn the guage, through regular quarterly courses language of the community in which they live and intensive courses in September and and study through courses organised in con- February. These courses are adapted to the junction with the USC Language Standardisa- levels of the Common European Framework of tion Service, also adapted to the levels of the Reference for Languages (MCER). The Santia- Common European Framework of Reference go Campus also holds a Spanish literature for Languages. and culture through film course. External exams

The Modern Language Centre is a delegated examining centre in Galicia to obtain various qualifications that certify the knowledge of a language.

CILS (Italian as a Foreign Language Cer- tificate), from the Università per Stranieri di Siena (Italy)

DELE (Spanish as a Foreign Languages Diplomas), qualifications given by the Cer- vantes Institute

NOKEN Exam, official exam forJapanese

Certificate from the Goethe Institut for German, specifically for ZD exams (German as a Foreign Language Certificate) and ZMP (intermediate level final exam).

CELTA certificate, of proficiency in the knowledge of English language teaching for people interested in working as English tea- chers.

33 Foreign students can take part in Spanish and Galician courses International Courses Spanish courses

The study of the Spanish language, culture, A series of courses are held throughout the literature and history is combined in a varied year aimed at improving the communicati- culture and leisure programme in the Spa- ve ability in different areas such as health, nish language and culture for foreigners health care, rural development and the courses, throughout the year but specially in environment, tourism, companies and summer. gastronomy.

In collaboration with the Cervantes Institute, Galician courses the demand from lecturers who wish to direct their career towards teaching Spanish as a fo- The USC S.A. International Courses offer training reign language is also met. courses for teaching Galician and other lan- guages, aimed at evaluator personnel from the Following its pioneering nature, the range of Galician Language Certificate (CELGA), in con- International Courses is running a programme junction with the Galician regional government. that combines the multidisciplinary study of the Camino de Santiago with the improve- ment of the Spanish language.

34 Spanish courses include culture and leisure activities Institute of the Galician Language Galician language and cul- ture courses

USC Institute of the Galician Language (ILG) gives summer classes related to the Galician language and culture for foreigners and Spa- nish students who are not from Galicia, with the collaboration of the Royal Galician Aca- demy and the Galician regional government. Every year around a hundred students from more than twenty countries from the five con- tinents take part. Language Standardisation Service

Its mission is to encourage and give support to extending the use of the Galician language in which the University of Santiago de Compos- tela is immersed. The SNL is broken down into four departments. The Advisory Department Every year, hundreds of foreign students take is dedicated to the correction and translation part in Galician courses of texts, as well as the resolution of queries in this field. The Training Department or- ganises courses related to the language. The Terminology Department focuses on the production of lexicography and the Dynami- zation Department initiatives to promote wider use of Galician, as well as awards for linguistic quality and excellence for students.

35 monocromo azul USC Libraries University The USC has the second largest number of reading posts at a Spanish university Library

The Fonseca School, home of the University of Santiago, and housing the General Library, a repository of historical background of the Uni- walls house a jewel, the Book of Hours of Fer- versity Library, of the Galician Catalogue and dinand I of Leon, dated around 1055 and con- of an extensive collection of reference works sidered to be the oldest book of Compostela. and interdisciplinary literature. The University Library (BUSC) also includes 11 other facul- With a total of 6,442 reading posts, the USC ties and schools and 4 intercentres spread ranks second among Spanish universities. over the Santiago and Lugo Campuses.

The American Library, also located in the Virtual Library Fonseca School, is unique in the world for its speciality subject and one of the largest spe- Many library resources can be accessed vir- cialised contents on Latin America in Spain. Its tually: BUSCar información_ This service allows you to locate information in the different BUSC catalogues and in other libraries, databases, magazines and e-books and other online re- sources that the University of Santiago offers the university community. The search can be performed on multiple resources simul- taneously through the USC’s multisearcher Portico, which facilitates the approach to a particular topic of interest.

38 RefWorks bibliographic reference ma- domain through an authenticated University nager_ Gives the option of performing on- of Santiago proxy service. Some services and line queries. The user can create a personal platforms allow entry from outside the USC database to store references imported from without using the proxy. This is the case for other databases or added manually. It is also NetLibrary, which provides access to full-text possible to classify the stored references by e-books, RefWorks, the bibliographic referen- creating thematic folders and give the stored ce manager, Science Direct, the scientific in- extracts the bibliographic format desired and terest portal, and Web of Knowledge, the web export them to a text document. platform for scientific research and academic association. Remote access_ The electronic resour- ces provided by the University Library can be remotely accessed from outside the usc.es

The USC library resources and those from other institutions can be accessed through the virtual library

39 Network of university libraries

The USC library is a member of Bugalicia, the Consortium of Academic Libraries of Galicia. It is the largest online centre for scien- tific information in Galicia made available to the university community, with access to elec- tronic magazines, e-books, databases, acts of congress, articles, theses, patents and bi- bliographic managers, which are basic for the development of scientific work. It is committed to the introduction of new technologies in the Galician university libraries and advances in The confluence of tradition and modernity at USC the creation of the Library 2.0, which promo- is also reflected in its libraries tes the active participation of users as content creators.

It is also a part of REBIUN, the Spanish University Libraries Network, which pro- motes the connections of library’s automated systems, the application of information tech- nology in library services and the incorpora- tion of bibliographic resources from research projects. 40 41 monocromo azul USC Information and Communication Technologies The University of Santiago is a pioneer in its WiFi coverage

The Internet can be accessed from anywhere in the university. The USC’s wireless network is the first in Galicia and one of the first in Spain due to the number of users and registered users. It was also a pioneer among Spanish universities by giving WiFi coverage to all of the buildings in the Santiago and Lugo Campuses.

USC is also a pioneer in sending students qualifications and diverse information via text message. A total of 90 lecture rooms and 1,800 work stations constitute the Computer Room Network.

Virtual Campus

Virtual and actual lecture rooms coexist in perfect harmony. Any member of the univer- sity community can access the Blackboard Platform using their institution email account, where students are assigned to virtual lecture rooms for subjects in which they are enro- lled and teachers can register courses. A set of tools which enable learning development through the internet, by organising debate fo- rums, sending emails, holding online conver- sations, presenting academic work, and even doing exams. v

Virtual Secretary_ Enrolling for different courses, consulting academic records and all 44 administrative procedures can be performed using the USC’s Virtual Secretary. For those students who do not have a computer with The University ID Card can be used: internet connection, the University offers them the Computer Room Network in every building, To access restricted areas and facilities equipment and support personnel to facilitate such as car parks with barriers, personal com- the enrolment process. puters and sports facilities.

To consult personalised information and University ID Card procedures using the USC web and at Univer- sity Information Points: enrolment applications, The University ID Card certifies members of view and print academic records or recharge the university community. Other groups such the transport wallet. as alumni, collaborators, users or former stu- dents can also have an ID card to access cer- As electronic currency to pay in universi- tain university services. ty cafeterias or dining halls, sporting facilities, reprographic services, at the University shop (Unitienda) as well as in businesses in Santia- go and Lugo.

Get discounts on urban transport in San- tiago and businesses in Santiago and Lugo.

Library loans.

45 Various tasks can be performed using the TUI monocromo azul USC International USC support of between 2,400 and 4,300 Euros, OTHER COUNTRIES Mobility on the depending on the country of destination, to pay five continents for travel, accommodation and maintenance, There are multiple ways to study at Latin as well as medical coverage. The student must American universities through Bilateral not have previous work experience related to The USC maintains collaborations with univer- Agreements. The Santander-CRUE Latin the degree, must master the language of the sities in the five continents. It participates in American Mobility Grants enable students country of destination and demonstrate com- multiple programs that allow students of any to complete a part of their studies in Argenti- puter skills. academic level to expand their training expe- na, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Por- rience in countries around the world. tugal, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. Mobility outside the EHEA

Mobility in the EHEA ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES SICUE / SENECA_ Students can carry out There are various alternative methods of stu- part of their studies in another Spanish uni- dying outside the EEES in English speaking versity. Every year around 400 students take countries, through Bilateral Agreements. advantage of this programme. The ISEP Programme is another exchange programme with American and Porto Rican ERASMUS_ This programme promotes mo- universities integrated in this network and the bility within the European Union, based on TASSEP Programme offers the opportunity academic recognition of graduate and under- to study Science disciplines at American and graduate studies. Around 400 USC students Canadian universities. All these programs re- per year complete their studies in another Eu- quire TOEFL language accreditation. ropean country.

ERASMUS PRÁCTICAS_ Offers from 3 to 6 months work experience in a company, tra- ining centre, research centre or organisation in another European country. The student may propose destinations in any EU country, as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.

EUROPRACTICUM / LEONARDO DA VINCI_ Aimed at graduates wishing to do work experience in EU companies and institu- tions. The duration is 24 weeks with financial

48 Every year, countries around the world welcome students who wish to further develop their training abroad Development cooperation TEMPUS_ The EU invites academic institu- tions to conduct joint European projects las- SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ting for a maximum of three years. The USC CHAIR (Bangladesh)_ In collaboration Coordinates the Tempus MUQ Programme - with the University of A Coruña, USC has laun- Management de Université pour la Quali- ched ongoing training courses at the Universi- té and participates in other projects with Euro- ty of Dhaka, Bangladesh, so as their students pean, Moroccan and Central Asian universities. can learn Spanish language and culture. OTHER PROGRAMMES_ Includes initia- ERASMUS MUNDUS_ Seeks mutual enri- tives such as the Formula Santander Pro- chment between the European Union and third gramme with the UK and Brazil, offering world countries through cooperative programs mobility grants aimed at undergraduate and that promote the exchange of people, knowled- graduate students from Spanish, British and ge and skills in the field of Higher Education. Brazilian universities. The Spanish Agency The Erasmus Mundus External Coopera- of International Cooperation for Deve- tion Windows, dedicated to mobility, focus lopment promotes the implementation of on different continents. USC coordinates and scientific cooperation and research activities participates in various types of programmes. between Spain and Latin American countries, sub-Saharan Africa and the Mediterranean. With Asia The Foreign Office also offers development cooperation grants for graduate and third cycle Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uz- students, and Alfa is a cooperation program- bekistan (coordinated by USC) me between the European Union and Latin Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkme- America Higher Education institutions. nistan and Uzbekistan Bangladesh, Cambodia, India and Pakistan Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indone- sia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Diverse cooperation programmes With Latin America promote mobility Brazil (coordinated by USC) Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay (coordina- ted by USC) Argentina, Bolivia and Peru (coordinated by USC) El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua

49 50 of International Students, International Days are held, two days in Santiago and Lugo during which foreign students present their countries of origin to the entire university community. Foreign students Volangteer_ This project promotes learning An increasing number of students from other and the use of minority languages in the diffe- parts of Spain and countries from around the rent states of the EU, so that those who come world carry out part of their studies at the Uni- from other countries can recognise them and versity of Santiago. Whilst at USC, they receive use them normally in their everyday lives. personal guidance from the Head of Academic It also looks to integrate foreign students in Mobility of each centre. Galician society and the university communi- ty. It’s mainly aimed at Erasmus students and Foreign Students Tutoring Program- students who are interested in Galician cul- me_ Volunteer students provide guidance tural exchange. Thus, informal meetings are and support to exchange students arriving at encouraged to hold discussions about various Santiago, so as they can quickly adapt to the topics and to participate in various activities, University of Santiago and the Galician society. like going to the theatre, to a sporting event, Attention is paid to the knowledge of the Ga- cultural visits or attend food fairs. lician language and also the friendly, profes- sional, academic and scientific relationships USCasa_ A portal for USC students and in- with university students from other parts of ternational students to get in touch to share the world. housing.

Activities programme_ To learn about Galician culture and enrich the experience of living and studying at the University of San- tiago, the Santiago and Lugo Campuses host various events. A Welcome to the USC Day is held at the beginning of the course and hos- ted by the vice chancellor, and, in collabora- 51 tion with the Enxebre Compostela Association monocromo azul USC Research CIMUS_ The Research Centre for Mo- have already achieved Starting Grant con- Campus of lecular Medicine and Chronic Illnesses tracts through the European IDEAS Program- fosters the development of interdisciplinary me, for the development of new research on International research in the field of Biomedicine. an international scale. Moreover, with the aim Excellence of attracting talent, the TALENTGALIA Pro- CITIUS_ The Research Centre for Infor- ject seeks to incorporate senior research sta- Campus Vida is set to become one of the most mation Technology applies R&D results to ff in the Galician R&D system and held the important bioclusters in the world in the fields the area of Life Sciences and Technologies. first international assignment of Predoctoral of Life Sciences and Technologies. Described Contracts of the USC International Docto- by the Spanish government as a Campus of CEBEGA_ The Centre for Experimental ral School. International Excellence, in two years it Biomedicine will become a large infrastructu- went from having a regional reference to recei- re, providing services to the entire biomedical ve the global reference. It has more than thirty community in the whole of the Galicia-North partners in various areas, including the Hig- Portugal and north-western Spain Euroregion. her Council for Scientific Research, the health research institutes in Santiago, A Coruña and CIFUS_ The Physics Research Centre will Vigo, the Iberian Laboratory of Nanotechnology be dedicated to studying Physics, with special in Braga (Portugal), the Town Hall of Santiago emphasis on the development of technological de Compostela and a large group of biotech- applications in the field of Medical Physics. nology companies. It is also the expression of Univerciudad, which is the University’s com- Attracting talent mitment to economic growth and sustainable development of the territory on which it sits. Aware that the highest scientific aspirations require leading teams, several researchers Network of Singular Research Centres

A cornerstone of this set is the Network of Sin- gular Research Centres.

CIQUS_ The Research Centre for Biolo- gical Chemistry and Molecular Materials focuses on relevant scientific problem solving in the field of Biological Chemistry and in the development of new functional materials.

54 A referent in the field of Life Sciences and Technologies It collaborates with the Iberian Laboratory versity for R&D fund-raising and the first in of Nanotechnology in Braga (Portugal) de- the Galician university system. veloping excellent research in the field of na- nosciences and nanotechnologies applied to QUALIFIED PERSONNEL_ The research health. staff comprises 4,136 people dedicated to R&D -- 46% women and 54% men --, of It leads community networks of exce- whom more than 1,700 are active resear- llence such as HIPEAC (European Network of chers in R&D projects and contracts. It is Excellence in Architecture and Compilation of made up of nearly 300 research groups, High Performance Embedded Systems), hea- which rely on the 76 USC departments to ded by CITIUS, and EUROFORGEN (European carry out their work. Network of Excellence in Forensic Genetics), coordinated by CIMUS. HIGH SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION_ In the last four years almost 7,000 articles have It also leads CampUSCulturae, an ambi- been printed in scientific publications, with tious international consortium to promote in- an exponential increase year after year. In this tercultural dialogue, by creating platforms bet- period 836 doctoral theses were also com- ween villages and individuals from the most pleted. diverse cultures. This initiative provides sup- port to projects which promote less protected SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF or endangered cultures or social groups, and COMPANIES_ In the last four years 8 spin- is committed to the projection and diffusion of off companies have been created within the the world’s minority languages. University of Santiago, dedicated to fields as diverse as linguistics, the environment, cultu- It manages diverse international educa- ral management, virtual reality, functional food, tion networks. the dairy industry, food analysis and sports psychology.

The USC, leader PATENTS_ The University of Santiago has Every year the USC raises 70 million presented 229 patent applications since 1991. Euros for research in research The Spanish Office of Patents and Brands awar- ded a total of 147. Every year USC reinforces its position as re- Internationalisation search leader in Spain through its manage- INCUBATION_ USC holds the presidency of ment skills in the field of R&D+i and the quality the Latin American University Network of Bu- of its research. Campus Vida is advancing its internationali- siness Incubation and has accepted the Chair sation, creating stable strategic alliances with UNESCO Innovation and Management of the technology partners. LEADER IN FUND-RAISING_ Every year, Entrepreneurship Culture in the Framework of the USC raises close to 70 million Euros the University. It promotes the creation of public-private from different public and private financing partnerships with some of the major European sources to develop its R&D+i activities, which pharmaceuticals, such as the USC-Esteve amounts to around 300 million Euros over 55 Mixed Unit for the discovery of new drugs. the last four years. It is the 7th Spanish uni- Physicist Carlos Salgado, researcher for the Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity Starting Grants-ERC Theory and Phenomenology of particles, as- and Rural Development (IBADER)_ troparticles, fields and strings Group, will exa- Located on the Lugo Campus, it works to Four USC scientists have received the pres- mine and interpret the most recent results of conserve and manage biodiversity and the tigious Starting Grant from the European Re- the Swiss CERN particle collider, the European environment in rural areas, to improve ope- search Council (ERC) in the last two years. It Organization for Nuclear Research. rating systems and find new ways of farming, comes with around 1.5 million Euros to deve- as well as the planning and structure of rural lop a worldwide relevant research project over Biologist Miguel López, researcher for the territory. a period of five years. Biomedical Research Group headed by Pro- fessor Carlos Diéguez, will focus his research Institute of Aquaculture_ Its main areas Chemist Francisco Rivadulla, researcher on the knowledge of certain molecular mecha- of research focus on biotechnology applied to for the USC Magnetism and Nanotechnology nisms for identifying new therapeutic targets improving the cultivation of fish and shellfish. Group will study new methods of obtaining for treating obesity. It works with companies from the sector to electricity. diagnose diseases in fish and shellfish, and Biologist Rubén Nogueiras, who has also joi- perform genetic and biotoxin analyses. ned the USC Biomedical Research Group, will investigate whether p53 gene manipulation in Institute of Ceramics_ Develops R&D some areas of the brain could become a the- activities in the field of industrial rocks, the rapeutic target for obesity and type 2 diabetes. production of materials and non-ferrous me- tallurgy. Its innovative products and technolo- gies have already borne fruit in several patents Internal Research used by industries from the materials sector.

Institutes and Institute of Criminology_ Imparts stu- dies corresponding to the USC’s internal qua- Centres lification of Higher Diploma in Criminology. It The University of Santiago has 17 research edits the Criminology and Criminal Studies institutes and 7 internal research centres magazine and the University of Santiago de to develop its R&D. Compostela’s Criminology Bulletin, where current issues are discussed and student’s research work is shared. Research institutes Institute of Education Sciences (ICE)_ Galician Institute of High Energy Phy- Addresses research in education, in order to sics_ Its basic research aims to improve guide the necessary changes to meet the de- the understanding of the structure of matter mands of society, as well as working to impro- and the universe, and its applied research ve the quality of training in all areas. pays interest to fields as diverse as advanced scientific instrumentation, GRID technology, Institute of Food Research and Analy- microelectronics and solar energy. sis_ Performs research in the food indus- try sector and trains and advises food produc- 56 tion and processing companies. Various groups are international pioneers Institute of the Galician Language research in the field of orthopaedics. Provides (ILG)_ This linguistic research centre just technical advice to industries related to mus- turned forty. It produces dictionaries, spelling culoskeletal diseases and disseminates infor- and morphological rules, surname mapping, mation of interest for orthopaedic surgery and sound files, computerized language treasu- traumatology. res, toponymic inventories, linguistic atlas... as well as producing multiple studies on the Institute of Technological Research_ Galician language. Carries out applied research into the fields of artificial intelligence, computing and the Institute of Galician Studies and De- environment and natural resources. It brings velopment (IDEGA)_ Its research focuses together chemists, telecommunications engi- on the problems of economic development in neers, biologists, computer scientists, chemi- the past and present, paying special attention cal engineers and other specialists from va- to the social and economic reality of Galicia. rious disciplines..

Institute of Industrial Law_ Research `Luís Concheiro´ Institute of Forensic focuses on economic competition, industrial Science_ Develops teaching and research property and intellectual property. It has a in the area of Legal Medicine, as well as being magnificent library, one of the largest in Euro- an advisor to the Administration of Justice. For pe in the field of industrial property, with over more than thirty years it has been testing bio- 8,000 references and subscribes to nume- logical paternity, biological criminology, human rous periodicals. identification and investigation in the field of -Fo rensic Research and is considered to be one of Institute of Industrial Pharmacy_ Spe- the most prestigious laboratories in the world. cialised in the R&D of medication. Its lines It also performs toxicology analyses and offers of research include the design of new forms R&D services in Pathology and Clinical Foren- of drug dosage, optimising the properties of sics. main active ingredients, as well as the study of the pharmacological activity of new mole- `Pedro Barrié de la Maza´ Institute of cules of a natural and synthetic origin. Neurological Sciences_ Approaches the USC has 17 institutes and 7 internal study of six fields within neuroscience: micro- research centres Institute of Mathematics_ Promotes and neurosurgery, neurosurgery, neurophysiology, develops the research into pure and applied neurology, neuropathology and neuro-oncology. mathematics, promotes the study of the pro- blems in teaching this discipline and provides training. The results of their studies are useful in fields as diverse as industry, engineering, biomechanics, biology and medicine.

Institute of Orthopaedics and Mus- culoskeletal Tissue Bank_ Works to promote and develop scientific and technical 57 Internal Research Centres

Centre of City History Studies_ Located in the city of Lugo, it analyses the historic ur- ban phenomenon throughout its periods, pa- ying special attention to the Roman era. It also studies the road network that linked cities long ago and organises conferences, meetings and scientific excursions.

Centre of Cooperative Studies_ The purpose of this centre is the research, training and study of cooperativism in its economic and legal dimensions. It covers the Galician, Euro- pean and international scope. Centre of Tourism Studies and Re- Centre of Film Studies_ Develops research search (CETUR)_ Deals with the research, projects focused on audiovisual arts, in addition teaching and technical assistance for all as- to promoting the study of visual relationships pects related with tourism in Galicia. It has an with other areas of human knowledge. observatory from where the sector is monito- red using the analysis and study of its main Centre for the Research into Emerging components of offer and demand. Cultural Processes and Practices_ It fo- cuses on the scientific study of emerging cul- `Gumersindo Busto´ Interdisciplinary tural processes, particularly artistic and literary Centre of American Studies_ Promotes phenomena. It addresses local, regional, na- the scientific research and academic and cul- tional or international manifestations, as well tural dissemination of any aspects associated as cultural practices associated with commu- to America, especially its links with the Gali- nities, groups or individuals. cian community. USC is a pioneer in diverse fields of research

58 Interdisciplinary Centre of Feminist Research and Gender Studies (CI- FEX)_ Studies gender relationships in Galicia from educational, psychological, social, histo- rical, linguistic, philosophical, biological, medi- cal and legal perspectives.

National Genotyping Center (CEGEN- ISCIII)_ USC coordinates this organisation, funded by the Carlos III Health Institute. It performs mass genome analyses to determi- ne the genetic basis of diseases and provides large-scale genotyping services to researchers working in this field, collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry in the development of medical technology that will advance the field of personalised medicine

59 USC is the Galician research institution with the biggest human resources team Other Research Centres and Services The USC has very diverse centres and units that O Courel Scientific Station_ Placed on bacteria. Its role was crucial in solving the food play an important part in supporting research in the O Courel Mountains, in the province of crisis related to the bacteria that triggered in areas of specific knowledge. Lugo, it is equipped with facilities and equi- Germany in 2011. pment to support the research and teaching The city of Santiago has two centres specialised in all areas related to the Galician mountains. Structural Timber Engineering Plat- in natural history and astronomy. form (PEMADE)_ Based at the School of A Graña Marine Biology Station_ Based Engineering on the Lugo Campus, it provides `Luís Iglesias´ Natural History Mu- in the city of Ferrol, it promotes and facilitates teaching, research and service support to seum_ Combines the largest collection of research and teaching in Marine Biology and society on issues related to the engineering historical and scientific heritage in Galicia. It provides advice and dissemination on issues of wood for structural purposes. It is part of houses various collections of Zoology, Botany, related to Galician marine wildlife. the USC’s Support Infrastructure Network for Geology and other objects related to the de- Technological Research and Development velopment of Natural Sciences from the nine- Encoro de O Con Hydrobiology Station (RIAIDT) teenth century until now. This heritage gem (EHEC)_ Located in Vilagarcía de Arousa, it is opened in its new building, at Finca Vista provides suitable facilities and resources for Archaeology and Heritage_ Centres Alegre. the study of inland aquatic ecosystems. its lines of research on military, Roman and medieval archaeology. Its main project is the `Ramón María Aller´ Astronomical Ob- The following support units are also used for the management of the excavation and restoration servatory_ Situated on the Campus Vida, purposes of research: of the Roman site Aquis Querquennis (Bande, it boasts a telescope with an aperture of 62 Ourense), which has led to the creation of a centimetres. Various activities are organised Reference Laboratory for Escherichia Foundation, a research centre and an Inter- within the framework of the observatory to coli (LREC)_ It has been recognised by the pretation Centre. bring astronomy to the university community Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition and to the rest of society. In its gardens there as a National Reference Laboratory for the are two weather stations, one manual and Detection of E. coli in food. Located in the one automatic, which obtain data for the city of Veterinary Faculty of Lugo, it is the first uni- Santiago de Compostela versity work group to incorporate the national network of accredited centres in this field and There are three scientific stations belonging is also integrated into the community network. to the USC in other areas of the Galician com- It is one of the few international laboratories munity, focused on the study of mountains, the and the only one in Spain which has all the sea and rivers: antisera for the complete serotyping of this

60 61 Dialogues with Science

monocromo azul USC

Scientific spreading

Knowledge, research and development are ste- rile if they are not communicated and transfe- rred to society. Under this premise, USC pro- motes initiatives in the academic community and in the society interested in approaching science and knowledge. Thus, in 2006, the po- pular science program ConCiencia is born.

The program is promoted by USC and the Con- sortium of Santiago de Compostela. It tries to reinforce the scientific exchange between the Visits from Nobel most important scientist from all over the word and in a wide range of fields and the USC re- Prize Winners searchers. Since its creation, ConCiencia has encouraged visits to Santiago from the most prestigious scientists from around the world, including Nobel Prize Winners. Over the years, around twenty international figures have shared their knowledge with the Galician society.

Heinrich Rohrer, Nobel Prize for Phy- sics in 1986 for the invention of the tunnel effect microscope, which is to Nonotechnolo- gy what the telescope is to Astronomy

Michael Francis Atiyah, Fields Medal 64 in 1966 and Abel Award in 2004. These are the two most important awards in the field of mathematics, a discipline for which there is Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize for Physics no Nobel Prize. in 2004, At the age of 21 he explained how one of the forces governing the Universe works, Torsten Nils Wiesel, Nobel Prize for the strong force, which connects the smaller Medicine in 1981, he discovered how the pieces of matter known as quarks. brain area responsible for vision requires sti- muli to develop. Peter Lax, Abel Prize in 2005, one of the founders of modern computational mathema- Richard Robert Ernst, Nobel Prize for tics. In 1945, at the age of just 19 years old, he Chemistry in 1991 for the development took part in the Manhattan Project. of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a technique widely used in Medicine today to obtain very sharp images of the human body.

65 John Nash, Nobel Prize for Economics James Watson Cronin, Nobel Prize Richard Roberts, Nobel Prize for Phy- in 1994 for his pioneering analysis of equili- for Physics in 1980. He was one of the siology or Medicine in 1993, for the brium in the theory of non-cooperative games creators of the Pierre Auger Observatory in discovery of introns, DNA fragments that are and negotiation processes. His disturbing life Argentina, the largest experiment to date for present in the genes but do not encode infor- went to the box office with the Oscar-winning measuring cosmic rays. mation. This discovery was essential for me- film A Beautiful Mind, starring the actor Rus- Roger David Kornberg, Nobel Prize for dical research into cancer and other diseases. sell Crowe. Chemistry in 2006 for his work on mole- Richard Royce Schrock, Nobel Prize John Walker, Nobel Prize for Chemis- cular characterisation linked to the manufac- for Chemistry in 2005, for developing the try in 1997, discovered a key enzymatic me- ture of proteins. metastasis method in organic synthesis. His chanism for understanding the functioning of Albert Fert, Nobel Prize for Physics in discovery provided a new way of linking mo- living organisms. lecular fragments to obtain everyday synthetic 2007. His findings, based on Nanotechnology, products and medicine, in a much faster and Harold Elliot Varmus, Nobel Prize for were a revolution in the field of the registration cleaner way. Physiology or Medicine in 1989 for his and access to information. His achievements discovery of the cellular origin of retroviral on- can be found in current laptops, music players Sheldon Lee Glashow, Nobel Prize cogenes, a discovery that revolutionised can- and in general, in consumer electronics. for Physics in 1979, for his theory that cer research. predicts the existence of a new particle, the Harold Walter Kroto, Nobel Prize for Frances Elizabeth Allen, Turing Award Z boson, whose discovery at CERN in 1973, is Physics in 1996, is the discoverer of fulle- one of the milestones in the history of Physics. 2006. The only woman to have received this renes, a form of carbon crystallisation. award. Her contributions improved the perfor- Ei-ichi Negishi, Nobel Prize for Che- mance of computer programs and accelerated Mohamed ElBaradei, Nobel Peace mistry in 2010, for developing chemical the use of high performance computing sys- Prize in 2005, for his efforts to prevent nu- reactions with palladium catalysts to crea- tems. clear energy from being used for military pur- te sophisticated chemical compounds. His Karl Barry Sharpless, Nobel Prize for poses and used for peaceful purposes, which achievements have contributed to improving is done in the safest way possible. He worked many aspects of our lives, from agriculture to Chemistry in 2001. His discoveries in the as general manager of the International Ato- medicine. field of Chemistry were key to the develop- mic Energy Agency ment of industrial preparation processes of Tim Hunt, Nobel Prize for Physiology medicine, perfumes and other products, in an Ada Yonath, Nobel Prize for Chemistry or Medicine in 2001, for his discovery of efficient and less polluting manner. in 2009, one of the few women who have the key cell division process, controlled by cy- Gerardus’ t Hooft, Nobel Prize for Phy- received this award, for her studies of the clins, proteins that appear and disappear and structure and function of ribosomes, which are closely linked to cancer. sics in 1999. Is considered to be one of the are crucial for life and a key target for new most brilliant theoretical physicists of recent antibiotics. decades. He investigated almost every major enigma formulated in the field of elementary Samuel Ting, Nobel Prize for Physics particles, helping to solve many of them. in 1976, for his pioneering work in the disco- Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Prize for Che- very of a new type of heavy elementary parti- mistry in 1987. She managed to obtained cle, which revolutionised particle physics. synthetic systems capable of performing se- lective molecular recognition processes. 66 Fonseca Awards

In the framework on the ConCienca Program- me, USC has also wanted to give prominence to and enhance the role of leading international scientists who have popularised science. Since its creation in 2008, the Fonseca Award has ho- noured the work of:

The famed British physicist and cosmolo- gist Stephen Hawking inaugurated these awards for having popularised complex Phy- Stephen Hawking and James Lovelock sics concepts linked to the knowledge of the were the first to be awarded universe and its origins. Today he is a public referent in the world of science.

The British environmentalist James Lo- velock, who inspired the environmental mo- vement worldwide, was recognised for his leadership and pioneering role in the cons- truction of current environmental awareness and informing society of his greatly important scientific concepts.

The British naturalist David Attenborough, known for his work for the BBC, was awarded for his pioneering role in sharing wildlife with mass audiences, with an original vision that revolutionised the dissemination of nature through television. He is a referent in bringing science to the whole world.

The 2011 Fonseca Award was awarded to British mathematical physicist Roger Penro- se, for his ability to popularise science with creativity, from the origins of the universe to the mysteries of the human mind.

The university community receives a large 67 number of visits from the most prestigious scientists in the world monocromoEntrepreneurship azul USC and employment

CIFGA_ develops certified reference materials and UNINOVA, the business incubator. Transfer of about marine biotoxins. The ‘Innovative Business Project Con- research Cogal_ cooperative dedicated to breading test’, which has been running for more than rabbits. a decade, drives university projects with po- results tential to convert them into a business. During The Department of Valuation, Transfer and En- CZ Veterinaria_ focused on the production those years the contest has awarded more trepreneurship boosts the social and economic of vaccinations and medication for animal than 355 projects with a contribution of projection of the USC scientific and research health. around 180,000 Euros. work by: Hipra_ pharmaceutical specialised in the USC integrates entrepreneurial actions Identifying results susceptible to valuation prevention of animal health. with its economic and social agents: pro- and protection. grammes, contests and incubators of other Zeu Inmunotech_ biotechnology designing entities as the Santiago Town Hall, The Cham- The promotion and specialisation of trans- diagnostic tests for the food and environmen- bers of Commerce, Employers’ Organisations, fer managers and the coordination with other tal sectors. departments of the Galician regional govern- R&D&i organisational units (singular centres, ment or banks. departments, consortia ...). Entrepreneurship: Companies supported The design of a personal valuation program- creativity for job by USC me (‘Transfer Accelerator’), aimed at attracting new funding and transferring of greater num- Over the last ten years, the University of San- creation tiago has supported the creation of around ber of research results. thirty companies, mostly arising from its re- USC promotes entrepreneurship as a means search groups or promoted by former stu- Promoting interdisciplinary initiatives in this of transferring research results and as a me- dents who received help from the institution’s area, the implementation of a programme ai- chanism for channelling the full potential of the structures. Moreover, in many cases patents med at favouring the dissemination of skills university community’s creativity. It enables developed in the USC laboratories are transfe- rred to other companies and several compa- and internal R&D activities and promoting the the creation of new jobs and improves the em- nies are now headquartered at the Emprendia transfer culture between the university com- ployability of the graduate students. munity. Building and maintain connection with the research of certain groups at the University of USC has offices and infrastructure to Santiago. Licensed companies support university entrepreneurship and, in particular, for the creation of spin-offs 3R Ingeniería Ambiental_ focused on the Today companies from different sectors apply (knowledge-based companies developed at management and treatment of industrial resi- the results of research conducted at USC in the university). dual effluents. their industrial processes: The EMPREDIA Building provides services Advancell_ biotechnology specialising in Aquagest_ provides water supply services. and houses business initiatives that are ma- nanomedicine and in the development of bio- naged within the University. It comprises the celular cultivating systems, with applications BDF Ingredients_ researches, manufactu- Valuation, Transfer and Entrepreneurship in biomedicine and cosmetics. 70 res and markets ingredients and additives for Department, UNIRISCO, the Management the food industry. Company for Venture Risk Companies Amallós_ consultant in the area of skills de- Hifas da Terra_ specialising in the sale of Signo_ implements projects based on Geo- velopment of individuals and teams, focused organically produced mushrooms and other graphic Information Systems and digital map- on sports psychology. mycology-related products. ping.

Aquagene_ focuses on the genetic re- Holística_ provides advisory services on Xenotechs Laboratorios_ provides the in- search applied to aquaculture and the con- cultural and linguistic planning in the Luso- dustry with the necessary tools to ensure qua- servation of environmental resources. phone environment. lity and safety in the food industry.

Biovía_ environmental consultant specia- Innolact_ he first Galician dairy company Xestionarte_ dedicated to the management lising in the design and marketing of new specialised in producing cream cheese. and dissemination of culture and heritage. bio-tools for monitoring and controlling the environment, fluvial and marine environment. Keramat_ the only Spanish manufacturer of Zeltinova_ biotechnological specialising in bioceramics, intended for use as implants for the production of compounds based on natural Cilenis_ offers products and solutions in the bone regeneration. bioactive substances with beneficial effects on field of linguistic engineering and natural lan- health. guage processing, in particular highly innova- Mestrelab_ chemical company dedicated to tive search engines and machine translation the development of scientific software. Zygos_ fertility clinic that deals with pro- systems . blems associated with human infertility. Moonbite Games & Animation_ spe- Deinaal_ its activities are related to quality cialising in video game development and 3D Faz cultura_desenvolvemento_innova- control and the development of food products. animation production for film and other media ción_ dedicated to strategic consultancy in the formats. Lusophone market using the knowledge and Enermilk_ focuses on energy uses in the language and cultural realities of the countries Agroalimentary industry. Nanogap_ designs, produces and markets in this area as an idiomatic instrument trans- nano materials with applications in the fields of mitter of economic development with Galician Galchimia_ produces and markets ´custo- health, biotechnology, food and cutting-edge companies and organizations. mised´ chemical products aimed at chemical electronics. and pharmaceutical industries. Neco_ specialising in information technology Galexport_ cconsultancy specialising in fo- in the field of cultural resource management. reign trade, which facilitates the process of company internationalisation. Neoker_ develops high performance cera- mic fibres. Galician Marine Aquaculture_ aquacul- ture company pioneering in Spain in the culti- Paralaxe_ offers products and services ba- vation of abalone. sed on virtual systems and multimedia such as museum and interactive applications, audiovi- Granja Familiar_ web platform that facili- sual productions and computer games. tates trade between family farms and consu- mers without intermediaries . Pexego_ provides advanced Internet solu- tions, including free software applications for Health in Code_ identifies cardiovascular companies, training or informative projects 71 diseases using genetic diagnosis. and simulators. monocromo azul USC Quality The USC in the main rankings

The enormous scientific production, the quality of research in certain fields and commitment to the environment support the international expansion of the USC, which in recent years has been highly rated in prominent places in different national and international rankings.

Scientific production

The `Luís Concheiro´ Institute of Foren- sic Sciences and Professor Ángel Carrace- do have led global scientific production in the scientific production of knowledge in this field. area of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences In addition, a professor from the same group, over the past decade, surpassing the number María Victoria Lareu, is among the twenty of scientific articles published in prestigious most cited authors, being, along with Professor institutions. This is confirmed by an analysis Carracedo, the only two Spanish researchers from the Thomson Reuters agency in char- listed in this ranking. ge of the Web of Knowledge regarding the Professor María José Alonso was recog- nised by The Times Higher Education ran- king as being among the ten researchers from around the world with the greatest impact in the area of Pharmacology and Toxicology. She is also the only Spanish woman on the list.

Seven professors from the USC School of Psychology are among the most productive lecturers in this area in the whole of Spain, according to two articles published in the Psi- cothema magazine in 2010. 74 The USC is characterised by its research quality The USC is among the top 330 in the ran- king prepared by the National University of Taiwan on scientific publications from univer- sities around the world. The institution is the sixth Spanish better positioned in this list that ranks universities considering only bibliometric indicators focused on productivity, impact and excellence in research.

Research quality

In the ISI Ranking of Spanish Universi- ties, the USC Mathematics Faculty comes in first place in the assessment of scientific fields between 2006 to 2010. This list inclu- des other fields featured at the USC, such as Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy.

The 2010 Spanish Universities Report, produced by the Foundation for Knowledge and Development, ranks the USC in third place for research quality. University of Santiago also features among the universities with the highest R&D income per lecturer and ranks at number seven in terms of its ability to attract new students.

Environmental commitment A leading University in quality

In the GreenMetric ranking, which evalua- tes the commitment of universities around the world with the implementation of actions rela- ted to sustainable development, the USC is in 68th position and ranks fifth among Spanish universities.

75 tes Spanish universities committed to the pean association for information systems in University networks problems arising from climate change, with Higher Education and brings together more the aim of developing initiatives to prevent than 70 members from 22 European coun- to which USC or solve them. tries, plus Israel and the United States.

belongs Inter-University Development Centre INEO Advisory Board Member, multi- Compostela Group of Universities is (CINDA), an international academic institu- sectoral association of new information and composed of higher education institutions tion formed by leading universities in Latin communication technologies, which brings focusing on the Camino de Santiago and ai- America and Europe. Its purpose is to link together 65 Galician companies from the med at preserving its historical and cultural universities together and with major develo- ICT sector. heritage. pmental problems.

Universia, university cooperation network ISEP Network (International Student Ex- in 23 Latin American countries, which helps change Programme), comprising 225 univer- academic institutions to develop joint pro- sities worldwide, which aims to facilitate the jects and creates new opportunities for the exchange of undergraduate and graduate university community, particularly through students with partner institutions in the U.S. partnerships with the business sector. This initiative is sponsored by Santander Univer- Emprendia Network (Latin American sities. University Network for Business Incubation, sponsored by Santander Universities). Foun- Copernicus Network (Cooperation Pro- ded in 2006 on the initiative of USC and the gramme in Europe for Research on Nature University of Barcelona, it comprises twenty and Industry through Coordinated University Spanish and Latin American universities. Studies), a European network of universities for sustainability. EUNIS Association (European University Information Systems). It is the leading Euro- Universale Network (Universities and So- cial Responsibility in Latin America, Asia and Europe), which aims to establish a manage- ment model that incorporates social respon- sibility criteria in universities.

University Network for the Climate, sponsored by the University of Salamanca and the Local Initiatives Foundation, it uni-

76 The USC heads various international groups and networks Quality Certificates The Radiation Analysis Laboratory has certified its Quality Management System ac- The USC is committed to excellence and the cording to the ISO 9001:2008 regulation for continuous improvement of its processes and the Design and execution of environmental services. The Spanish Association for Stan- radioactivity analyses in gaseous and liquid dardisation and Certification (AENOR) has matrices. certified various quality management, environ- mental management and occupational safety The School of Engineering, the Institute systems at the University of Santiago. of Galician Ceramics, the Breogán Infant School and the halls of residences and The Academic Services Management higher education institutes that comprise System is certified according to the UNE-EN the University Halls of Residence Service ISO 9001:2000 regulation. On the one hand, have the OHSAS 18001 certification for occu- this system includes the Academic Manage- pational health and safety. The USC is the first ment Service, which recognises the adminis- Spanish University to achieve this certification. trative management of admissions and enrol- ment processes, receiving documents, titles, Uninova, the University of Santiago’s validations, academic certification for official business incubator, was the first incubator qualifications and first and second cycle -in in Spain to receive the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2000 ternal degrees. On the other hand, the Aca- Quality Certification. It also has the Internatio- demic Planning Service guarantees the quality nal Quality Certificate IQ-NET. of the processes associated to the offer, and the annual academic planning for official qua- lifications and first and second cycle internal degrees.

The Risk Prevention Service Environ- mental Management System is certified Quality is the motor that drives the different according to the UNE-EN ISO 14001 regula- university processes and services tion. Occupational risk prevention manage- ment is assessed, in addition to the personal health monitoring, security and safety at work, storage, coordination and delivery of the ha- zardous waste generated at the USC to the authorised manager, as well as monitoring and documentary control of appliances and devi- ces with ionising radiation sources.

77 monocromo azul USC University with prestige The University of Santiago enjoys extraordinary prestige and social recognition. The extraordi- nary careers of its teaching and research staff and prized scientists and professors have been nationally and internationally awarded, such as those who have been named honoris causa at universities throughout the world, or those who preside important scientific societies. Order of Academic Palms Awards Félix Vidal Costa was awarded the title of Adelaida Medal Knight of the Order of Academic Palms by the French Government, in recognition of his ser- USC Professor Ángel Carracedo received the vice to science and the French culture (2005). 2011 Adelaida Medal, the most important award in the world in the area of Forensic Medicine, for his essential contribution to te- National Research Awards chnological advances in the field of forensic Félix Vidal Costa, ‘Santiago Ramón y Cajal’ genetics over the last twenty years. It is the National Research Award (1997) first time that this prize has been awarded to a scientist from a non-Anglo-Saxon country. Manuel Díaz y Díaz, ‘Ramón Menéndez Pi- dal’ National Research Award (1997) Galien Award

This international award is one of the most Jaume I Award important awards in the field of pharmaceu- Felipe Casanueva (2005, in the category of tical research, development and marketing. Medical Research) In 2010, it was awarded to Professor Ángel Carracedo, in the category of Best Research Ángel Carracedo (2009, in the category of Work for his career in the field of Genetics. Medical Research)

María José Alonso (2011, in the category of New Technologies)

80 Galicia Research Awards

Inmaculada Paz Andrade, Antonio Casares y Rodrigo Award for Scientific-Technical Re- search (1999)

Luís García Río, Young Researchers Award in Felipe Casanueva Freijo, José Varela de Mon- the scientific-technical field (1999) tes Award for Research (2005)

Ángel Carracedo, José Varela de Montes José Antonio Castro Hermida, Young Resear- Award for Research (2001) chers Award in the health field (2005)

Xosé Manuel Sabucedo Cameselle, Eugenio Montero Ríos Award of Social Research (2006)

María Luz Loureiro García, Eugenio Montero Ríos Award of Social Research for young re- searchers (2006)

Carlos Pajares Vales, Antonio Casares y Ro- drigo Award of Scientific-Technical Research (2007)

The prestige of the academic institution is 81 also reflected in the awards its teaching and research personnel receive Golden Medal of Galicia Menéndez Pelayo Royal Society Ángel Carracedo, USC professor of Legal Me- dicine, for placing Galicia as one of the most Darío Villanueva Prieto, professor of The prestigious places for science (2011) Theory of Literature (International Humanistic Research Award 2009) Galician Language Institute, for the study and research of the Galician language (2011) Royal Spanish Society Galician Literature and of Physics Art Award Inmaculada Paz Andrade, professor of Applied Physics (Medalla de Oro 1992) Francisco Río Barja (2001)

Xosé López Calo (2002) Doctor Honoris Royal Galician Academy causa at other of Sciences Research universities Awards Alexandre Veiga Rodriguez Honoris Causa, Nov Bulgarski Universitet Ana María Otero and Manuel Romero, from of Bulgaria the USC Department of Microbiology and Pa- rasitology, for the project Interception of bacte- Carlos Pajares Vales rial communication signals in isolated marine Honoris Causa, Higher Technical Institute bacteria (2010) of Lisbon

Lucía Gestal, Alberto Martinez and Alexandre Claudio Rodríguez Fer Ríos, from the Condensed Material Physics Honoris Causa, University of Upper Brittany Important scientific awards given to the Department, for the project that reveals new (Rennes, France) institution’s researchers factors for making weather and climate fore- casting on the Iberian Peninsula very reliable Darío Villanueva Prieto (2010 Award for young researchers) Honoris Causa, San Luís Gonzaga de Ica Honoris Causa, Cuyo National University, National University, Peru Argentina Royal Spanish Society Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa Bir- of Chemistry mingham University, United Kingdom Francisco Puy Muñoz Honoris Causa from the Business and So- Honoris Causa, Santo Tome de Santiago José Luís Mascareñas, professor of Organic cial Sciences University of Buenos Aires University of Chile Chemistry (National Research Award 2009) Honoris Causa, Ricardo Palma University Honoris Causa, Belgrano University of Lima, Peru Honoris Causa, Sagrado Coraçao de 82 Honoris Causa in Philosophy Karlstad Uni- Bauru University of Brazil versity, Switzerland Luís Castedo Expósito Miguel Zabalza Beraza Royal Academy of Veterinary Sciences Honoris Causa, Basque Country Univer- Honoris Causa, Multidisciplinary Institute sity of Specialisation in Oaxaca, Mexico José Luís Vila Jato (Full Member) José Luís Benedito Castellote (Correspon- Luís Concheiro Carro Pilar Vázquez Cuesta ding Member) Honoris Causa, Coimbra University, Por- Honoris Causa, Lisbon University María Teresa de Jesús García Lara (Corres- tugal ponding Member) Senén Barro Ameneiro Manuel Sánchez Salorio Honoris Causa from the San Luís Gonzaga Royal Academy of Economic Science and Honoris Causa, Coimbra University, Por- de Ica National University, Peru Spanish Financial Companies tugal Xesús Alonso Montero José Antonio Redondo López (Full Member) The most prestigious national Academies Honoris Causa, National Distance Lear- José Manuel Barreiro Fernández (Corres- are composed of USC members ning University (UNED) ponding Member) Academy Members Royal Catalonian Academy of Pharmacy Jaime González Carrero (Corresponding Royal Spanish Academy Member) Jesús Ángel Simal Lozano (Corresponding Guillermo Rojo Sánchez Member) Darío Villanueva Prieto José María Calleja Suárez (Corresponding *Both held the Secretariat position of the institution. Member)

Royal National Academy of Pharmacy Royal Catalonian Academy of Pharmacy

José Miñones Trillo (Full Member) Guillermo Sánchez Vilariño (Correspon- María José Alonso Fernández (Full ding Member) Member) Senén Barro Ameneiro (Corresponding Enrique Raviña Rubira (Corresponding Member) Member) Francisco Díaz-Fierros Viqueira (Co- Royal Galician Academy of Medicine and rresponding Member) Surgery Jesús Izco Sevillano (Corresponding Member) Headed by USC doctor José Carro Otero José María Calleja Suárez (Correspon- and most of its members are lecturers at ding Member) the University of Santiago. Juan Jesús Gestal Otero (Correspon- ding Member)

83 Galician Academy of Veterinary Sciences Galician Culture Board Juan Blanco Carrión is president of the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Os- Currently chaired by USC Professor Pablo The institution is currently chaired by seointegration Díez Baños. A large number of its members Ramón Villares Paz, professor of Con- Juan Carlos Pérez Varela is president of are also linked to the University of Santiago. temporary History at USC and most of its the Spanish Association of Orthodontics members also belong to the Santiago de Specialists Royal Galician Academy Compostela institution. Benjamín Martín Briedma is president of the Spanish Society of Dentistry Most of its members are USC professors. Positions in Spanish Society of Cardiology Galician Academy of Pharmacy Scientific José Ramón González Juanatey (presi- A large number of its members are dent, 2011) professors from the University of Santiago. Societies Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity American College of Surgeons Galician Royal Academy of Sciences Felipe Casanueva Freijo (president, 2011) Miguel Caínzos is the Spanish governor of Most of its members are also USC the American College of Surgeons professors. Dentistry Medical-Surgical Academy of Santiago David Suárez Quintanilla is president of Currently chaired by doctor Francisco the European Orthodontic Society Lado Lado, intern at the University Hospital José María Suárez Quintanilla is president of Santiago (CHUS). of the Spanish Society of Oral Surgery and the European Dentistry Society Galician Academy of Jurisprudence and José Manuel Gándara is president of the Legislation Spanish Society of Oral Medicine and the Iberoamerican Society of Pathology and A prominent number of jurists and lawyers Oral Medicine from the Academy are professors from the Andres Blanco Carrión is president of the University of Santiago. Spanish Society of Gerodontology Our Lady of the Rosary Royal Galician Academy of Fine Arts

A large part of the Academy’s academics are associated with the USC.

84 85 Living at USC

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tural, social and sporting activities arranged University halls by the higher education institutes and univer- sity halls of residence, with the opportunity to of residence apply for collaborative grants. Living at the University of Santiago is a real privilege. The quality of its facilities and level of service makes it a national, and even European University leader. The USC is the only Spanish university cafeterias that offers Public University Halls of Residence in its catalogue. With a total of 1,071 places, The university cafeterias are a healthy and it has the second highest number of places affordable alternative for members of the uni- per student on a national level. versity community. These facilities are spread over Santiago and Lugo Campuses, with a to- The University Halls of Residence Service tal of 19 establishments located in higher (SUR) is made up of three higher education education institutions, halls of residence and institutes and three university halls of re- teaching centres. In addition, there is a 10% sidence: the higher education institutes `Ro- discount off the cafeteria prices upon showing dríguez Cadarso´, `San Clemente´ and `Fonse- the University ID Card (TUI) when paying. ca´ and the university halls of residence `Burgo de las Naciones´ and `Monte de la Condesa´ in Santiago, and university hall of residency `Je- Cultural activities sús Bal y Gay´ in Lugo. All year round activities The rooms are very affordable and prices vary depending on whether it is single or double Members of the university community have room. Students can also benefit from housing the opportunity to develop their artistic abili- grants based on their academic results and le- ties by taking part in the various cultural acti- vel of family income. Enjoy the numerous cul- vities programmed by the USC throughout the year:

University Choir Camera Group Musical Creation Group (Lugo Campus) University Dance Area (EDU) Theatre Group Photography Area

88 The university cafeterias offer healthy and varied menus at low prices Training

USC promotes initiatives aimed at acquiring and expanding knowledge in different disciplines and arts:

Theatre Group dramatic art courses Photography courses EDU dance and contemporary dance classes Summer University

Cultural dissemination

Throughout the year there are concerts, exhi- bitions, theatre performances, film screenings and other cultural activities, aimed at the uni- versity community and the general public:

Monographic season of classical music Music in images season by the University Music Library International Festival by the University Theatre Demonstration by the USC University Thea- tre European Encounter by University Dance Get-togethers, talks and debates

The cultural and leisure spaces are 89 spread over the three campuses verse sports and leisure activities The selec- In addition to promoting free and moderate USC heritage tion is very attractive and heterogeneous: sports, USC supports competitive sport and university leagues, paying attention to groups With over 500 years of history, the University Aerobic and step with specific needs and developing activities of Santiago de Compostela possesses a rich Aerolatino in touch with nature such as hiking trails or and privileged architectural heritage. In order Archery orientation tests. to deepen its knowledge, promote conserva- Athletics tion and strengthen interest from the universi- Ballroom and Latin dancing ty community and the whole society, the USC Creative movement workshop Sporting facilities works in cataloguing and preservation, with its Chess own restoration workshop. It offers a fascina- Fencing The USC has facilities equipped for every sport: ting trip from the origins of the university to Improving fitness the present through guided tours of its historic Interval toning Athletics stadium heritage. Judo Basketball courts Karate Handball courts Cultural services Keep fit Football pitches Line dancing Grass hockey pitches and facilities Paddle Sports centre Swimming (children, adults and senior citi- Heated swimming pool Santiago Campus zens) and therapeutic swimming Tennis court Taekwondo Weight rooms University Auditorium Team sports and traditional sports training Roberto Vidal Bolaño Hall Tennis Luisa Cuesta Hall Therapeutic gymnastics University Music Library Water sports (aquagym and matroswim- Exhibition Halls: Fonseca School and Uni- ming) versity Church Yoga Lugo Campus Se pueden practicar deportes tan diversos como la esgrima, la natación o el atletismo Casa del Saber (House of Knowledge) Isaac Díaz Pardo Exhibition Hall Theatre and Dance Hall Photo lab Sporting activities All year round activities

Throughout the academic year, members of the university community can take part in di- 90 Archery an team sports are very sought stances, are forced to abandon their studies. after activities On the other hand, it coordinates services for reconciling work and family life, as well as pro- moting actions aimed at strengthening the res- ponsibilities of the USC with its environment:

Social Participation Newsletter Social Responsibility Report Social and Third sector Relationships Social Aid voluntary Psychological and Educational Psychology Counselling Office participation Nursery Service and Infant School Summer School The University Participation and Integration Service provides and coordinates the various University Integration initiatives that USC offers to promote its social commitment. It is made up of four areas: Coordinates the actions aimed at improving the integration of people with special needs: Volunteering, Participation and Interna- tional Cooperation Support for students with disabilities Curricular adaptations Members of the university community interes- Housing programme for students with di- ted in dedicating part of their spare time to vo- sabilities luntary work can collaborate on a continuous Programme for the removal of architectu- basis, two or three hours a week, depending ral barriers on the activity, in the different programs: Documentation Centre for Independent Living Collaboration with social entities Grants for students with disabilities IV University Cycle Student associations Training and Research Awareness campaigns Actions within the framework of the Sus- Through this area, the USC values and promo- tainable Development Plan tes research and analysis of the third sector. All International Cooperation and Develop- training organised by the University Participa- ment Aid Unit tion and Integration Service is recognised with Cooperation agreements with entities and free credits for all degrees. institutions

Social Promotion

On the one hand, this area promotes initiatives and actions that facilitate further education 91 to students who, due to unforeseen circum- monocromo azul USC Corporate Social Responsibility

USC, pioneering University in Spain

The USC was the first Spanish university, and University Sustainability, Participation one of the first in Europe, to draw up aCor - and Integration Grants A University committed to social needs porate Social Responsibility Report. This and respect towards to the environment document, which is produced periodically, re- Students can participate in the implementation flects the USC’s management ability and deve- and dissemination of activities in the USC tea- lopment potential in eight major areas: ching centres between the months of Decem- ber and June. These grants are for 145 Euros Teaching and academic offerings per month and there is one appointed to each Promoting research and new technologies teaching centre, a total of 21 on the Santiago An environment to facilitate learning Campus and 6 on the Lugo Campus. Financial management performance USC as a creator of social-economic values `USC in transition´ programme grants Committed to people A university that is open and sensitive to The university tries to dynamize the university social needs. community to promote more sustainable lifes- Commitment to sustainable development tyles, that contribute to reducing the university’s and environmental behaviour ecological footprint and debt, whilst reinforcing its sense of community. Sustainable Development Plan

In 2004, the University of Santiago began its Sustainable Development Plan, which promotes a large number of environmental and energy saving initiatives:

94 Bicycle lending programme

USC promotes the use of bicycles on campus as a sustainable vehicle. This programme offers participants a bicycle and two locks, as well as the necessary technical advice. During the months in which bicycles are loaned, users can take part in activities designed around this form of transport.

The use of bicycles is promoted as a sustai- nable vehicle

95 Sharing a car at the USC USC bins

Included in the programme to promote trans- The University of Santiago has its own selecti- portation methods that are more respectful to ve collection bins for different types of waste: the environment, this initiative aims at promo- toner and ink, batteries, diskettes, CDs and ting the rational use of buses in order to redu- DVDs, mobile phones, paper, organic matter

ce CO 2 emissions. This helps people to meet for composting and waste oil. others who are willing to share similar routes at the same times. Noise and light pollution

We are working on reducing noise pollution at the university so as to improve work conditions. Along this line, we have begun to draw up some rules that must be followed by any building work carried out at the USC to reduce its noi- se impact. We are also designing measures to offset situations of discomfort caused by noise Equal detected in the centres. Opportunities With regards to light pollution, we are trying to Plan mitigate situations of discomfort in daily activi- ties due to improper lighting, as well as seeking The Strategic Plan for Equal Opportunities to improve the efficiency of lighting systems, between Women and Men promotes equality thus saving energy and natural resources. within the university. Through this plan, and with the support of the Office for Gender Equality, we are looking to:

Defend the presence, career advancement and working conditions of women at the USC.

Combat harassment, sexist attitudes and gender discrimination.

Promote the reconciliation of personal, work and family life.

Work on improving health and physical con- ditions as well as the conditions of the work environment.

Achieve a sufficiently significant representa- 96 tion of both sexes in organisations and posi- tions of responsibility. Promote the use of non-sexist language and images.

Promote equal opportunities and equilibrium in the presence of women and men studying degrees at USC.

Promote research amongst women.

Promote professional outlets and joining the labour market on equal terms.

USC is committed to equal opportunities for men and women through the actions of the university

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