The Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European Atlantic University, UNEATLANTICO) was visited by the Director-General for Youth, Development Cooperation and Volunteering of the Government of Cantabria, Blanca Fernández González, with the aim of getting to know the facilities on campus and the educational work carried out by the university.
During the visit, the Director-General held a working meeting with the rector of UNEATLANTICO, Rubén Calderón, the secretary general, Jesús Peña, and the chief of staff, Laura Saiz. The meeting addressed different issues related to the academic model of the university, its commitment to quality training and its international projection.
The Rector presented to the Director-General the offer of degrees offered by the university as well as the learning model, which is characterised by a practical approach. In this context, the importance of entrepreneurship, especially in fourth-grade subjects, was highlighted as a key tool for fostering innovation and professional development.
The meeting also stressed the need to advance the internationalization of the education system, one of the strategic pillars of UNEATLANTICO. The rector highlighted the high number of international students currently pursuing undergraduate studies at the university, contributing to a multicultural and enriching academic environment.
Both institutions exchanged views on possible avenues for future collaboration, and Blanca Fernández González was very positive about the work of the European Atlantic University and its commitment to education, innovation and youth development.
Following the meeting, the Director-General made a tour of the campus facilities where she was introduced to laboratories, specialized classrooms and sports facilities.