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First Edition of the SOCOTEC University Chair Awards for Bachelor's and Master's Thesis: "Evolution towards Circularity"

Thu 02/11/2023 - 17:51

On Tuesday, November 21 at 12:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the University of Zaragoza, the first edition of the SOCOTEC Circular Engineering Chair Awards will be held, in an event that will bring together prominent personalities from the academic and business world.  

 

The SOCOTEC Circular Engineering Chair, with the commitment to promote sustainability, has established this award as part of its work to promote collaboration between the University and the company.

 

The award aims to recognize excellence in bachelor's and master's degree final projects that address topics of mutual interest to SOCOTEC and the University of Zaragoza, such as the circular economy, sustainability and circular engineering. 

Do you want to attend the event?

These awards are a networking opportunity for companies and professionals in the field of environment, energy and Sustainability and Circularity management  

EVENT AGENDA

 

12:00 - Presentation of the conference  

Angela Laguna. President of the SOCOTEC Chair in Circular Engineering at the University of Zaragoza  

12:30 - Green Trust Socotec   

Guillem Baraut. CEO of Socotec Spain  

12:45 - Presentation of the TFG  

13:15 - Circularize your mind through creativity.  

Angela Laguna. President of the SOCOTEC Chair in Circular Engineering at the University of Zaragoza  

13:30 - Presentation of the Master's Thesis  

13:50 - Awards ceremony  

14:10 - End of the day  

José Ramón Beltrán. Director of the SOCOTEC Chair in Circular Engineering at the University of Zaragoza  

Rector - Vice-Rector Gloria Cuenca of the University of Zaragoza  

 

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PRIZES

What prizes will be awarded in the first edition of the SOCOTEC Circular Engineering Chair of the University of Zaragoza?

Cátedra Ingeniería Circular

Excellence Category: 

 

  • First prize for the best Master's Thesis: A prize of €700 will be awarded
  • Second prize for the second best Master's Thesis: The prize consists of €350. 

 

Development Category: 

 

  • First prize for the best Final Degree Project: A prize of €300 will be awarded. 
  • Second prize for the second best Final Degree Project: The prize consists of €150. 

Excellence Category: 

 

  • First prize for the best Master's Thesis: A prize of €700 will be awarded
  • Second prize for the second best Master's Thesis: The prize consists of €350. 

 

Development Category: 

 

  • First prize for the best Final Degree Project: A prize of €300 will be awarded. 
  • Second prize for the second best Final Degree Project: The prize consists of €150. 

The opening day will be attended by prominent representatives of the University of Zaragoza, the Government of Aragon and the Zaragoza City Council, who will kick off the event. In addition, various lectures on sustainability and creativity will be presented, in order to inspire students on their path to circularity. Guillem Baraut, CEO of SOCOTEC, will close the first part of the event with a presentation on Green Trust SOCOTEC, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability.  

The day will culminate with the awards ceremony, where the effort and dedication of the students in the promotion of the circular economy and engineering will be recognized. This event represents an important step in the promotion of sustainability and collaboration between academia and the business world, thus marking a significant milestone on the road to circularity in the region. 

Do you want to attend the event?

These awards are a networking opportunity for companies and professionals in the field of environment, energy and Sustainability and Circularity management