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City open to global thinking
International Campus City of La Laguna

A space to reflect, debate and broaden our perspective on the challenges of the future in a changing world

La Laguna, a city open to global thinking
It is a project that arises from the close collaboration between the Excellency City Council of the city of San Cristóbal de la Laguna, the University of La Laguna and the CajaCanarias Foundation.
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La Laguna, Culture City
The Campus brings together diverse cultural activities that are intertwined with the academic program, showcasing the cultural, heritage and social potential of the City of La Laguna.
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Commitment to Sustainability
The Campus incorporates into its objectives the commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, promoting practices of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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The National Court, guarantor of the rule of law
Josep Borrell. The European Union between wars and elections
Round table. Wealth management models
Alejandro de Ávila. Biocultural heritage and daily life in a Hispanic American city
Carlos Batallas. Voices from War: The Human Side of Humanitarian Action
Neuroscience for everyday life
Ethics and regulation in intelligent algorithms and their implementation in Spain
European and Spanish regulation of artificial intelligence
Ana del Paso. Armed conflicts as a political tool and means of communication projection
Carmen Espegel. Reinventing the built heritage
The importance of the United Nations human rights treaty bodies
Katya Rubia. Neuroimaging and neurotherapies in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century
Rafael Yuste. New neurotechnologies: implications for science, medicine and society
For democratic coexistence. Democratic duties, obligations, and rights
Michael Jakob. The “invention” of heritage: contradictions and possibilities
Dialogue table. War narratives
José Pardo de Santayana. The phenomenon of war in the modern world
Round table. On the right to justice
Jesús Mercader. Neuro-labor rights: neurotechnology arrives in the workplace
Institutional frameworks and public policies on heritage: the Latin American experience
Human rights implications of the illicit trafficking of cultural property
The Rule of Law in a Dislocated World: Rules, Power, and Human Dignity
A step forward in the fight against the plundering and illicit trafficking of underwater heritage

News

Baltasar Garzón: “The criminal process and its guarantees are dead, only the media version lives on.”

Idoia Salazar, president of the Observatory for the Social and Ethical Impact of Artificial Intelligence (OdiseIA), participated in the third day of the 2nd International Campus in La Laguna. The program focused on the regulation of this new technological paradigm, the protection of fundamental rights, and the defense of cultural heritage.

Idoia Salazar: “Delegating intellectual tasks to AI will mean less and less brain training, making them more susceptible to manipulation.”

Idoia Salazar, president of the Observatory for the Social and Ethical Impact of Artificial Intelligence (OdiseIA), participated in the third day of the 2nd International Campus in La Laguna. The program focused on the regulation of this new technological paradigm, the protection of fundamental rights, and the defense of cultural heritage.

Ana Palacio, Ángel Gabilondo and Juan Manuel Fernández inaugurate the academic program of the II International Campus Ciudad de La Laguna

The II International Campus City of La Laguna has begun its academic activity with the celebration of the inaugural event, dedicated to democracy and human rights, which included presentations by the president of the National Court, Juan Manuel Fernández; the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ana Palacio and the Ombudsman, Ángel Gabilondo.

Human rights, poverty and heritage protection are the focus of the second day of the II International Campus City of La Laguna

The II International Campus City of La Laguna celebrated its second academic day with a program focused on some of the contemporary challenges related to human rights, the fight against poverty and the protection of cultural heritage and its role in the identity of peoples.

The Third Literary Meeting of Women Writers vindicates the leading role of new female voices in Canarian literature

In this latest literary encounter, three Canarian authors who build their writing around difference, resistance, and dissent had an interesting conversation from different perspectives.

Lana Corujo and Acerina Cruz claim territory as the origin of writing

In this new literary encounter, Lana Corujo and Acerina Cruz shared a space for dialogue and reflection on the relationship between literary creation, territory, and identity.

The 2nd International Campus City of La Laguna inaugurates a series of meetings with Canarian women writers that will address memory, territory and diversity

These literary gatherings of Canarian women writers are spaces for dialogue, reflection and exchange around three themes: memory, territory and diversity.

The 2nd International Campus City of La Laguna celebrates the democratic and humanist legacy of Gregorio Peces-Barba

This Thursday saw the opening of the exhibition 'Legacy-Archive Gregorio Peces-Barba. The voice of democracy and human rights', a show that recovers the intellectual and political trajectory of one of the decisive figures of democratic Spain.

The Ciudad de La Laguna International Campus inaugurates an exhibition on the 1994 Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Future Generations of La Laguna

This exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of this historical commitment to human dignity, coexistence, and responsibility towards future generations, and will be available until July 30th at Casa Anchieta in La Laguna.

The 2nd International Campus City of La Laguna will address the major challenges of democracy and human rights, heritage and artificial intelligence

The city of La Laguna hosts the second edition of the Ciudad de La Laguna International Campus, a forum for academic and civic reflection that will bring together prominent figures to address some of today's major challenges.

Our memory can change over time and be influenced by what we learn or how we interpret an experience

María Ángeles Alonso, PhD in Psychology from the University of La Laguna, reminds us in this interview that memory is not a perfect copy of the past, but a flexible tool that helps us learn from our experiences and orient ourselves in the future.

The role of international journalism is to continue exposing crimes against humanity

From the invisible front lines of information, Mayte Carrasco reminds us that telling the truth is an act of resistance today. Her humanist perspective champions memory, empathy, and ethical journalism as essential tools for refusing to normalize war or forget its victims.

Advances in nanotechnology and neuroscience have the potential to change not only our society, but also our personalities

Advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology can completely transform our social and personal models at all levels. Raquel Marín advocates for prevention and daily brain care as the key to healthy aging.

The 20th century was characterized by broad generalities in heritage, whereas now the focus is more on specifics.

Interview with Carmen Espegel, Professor of Architectural Projects at the ETSAM (Madrid School of Architecture), in which she advocates for a heritage understood from a particular perspective, where each layer of the past engages with the present to project the future. She defends its active reuse as the basis for identity, continuity, and transformation.

Heritage is a living thing and belongs to citizens

Francisco Aznar Vallejo, president of the International Center for the Conservation of Heritage (CICOP), reviews in this interview its trajectory linked to the management and conservation of historical heritage, delving into some of the main challenges of heritage conservation within the framework of the course on heritage of this campus.

Understanding the mind implies integrating body and cerebral experience

Alberto Domínguez, Professor of Basic Psychology and director of the University Institute of Neuroscience of the University of La Laguna (Iune), addresses in this interview the progress in neuroscience, artificial intelligence, neuroders and new ways of understanding the brain.

The archaeological heritage and natural heritage of the Canary Islands are inseparably united

José Farrujia, professor at the University of La Laguna, archaeologist and historian, disseminates with rigor and close history and Canarian identity. Through his pedagogical work he forms future teachers and connects society with his heritage.

Interview with the war graphic reporter Alberto Hugo Rojas

An essential testimony about war, journalism and the defense of human rights. Alberto Hugo Rojas reminds us that counting is also resisting.
Carlos Trujillo Cabrera

Carlos Trujillo Cabrera

Contracted Professor with a PhD in the Department of Basic Legal Disciplines at the University of La Laguna.
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José Segura Clavell

José Segura Clavell. Director General of Casa África. Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor of Thermodynamics at the Official School of Nautical Studies of Tenerife and Professor of Applied Physics at the University of La Laguna.
Elena Carolina Díaz Galán

Elena Carolina Díaz Galán

UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. Professor of Public International Law at Rey Juan Carlos University.
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Juan Manuel Palerm Salazar

Architect and Professor of Architecture in the area of ​​Architectural Projects at the School of Architecture of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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Rafael Yuste

Director of the Neurotechnology Center at Columbia University of New York.
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Carlos Batallas Sordo

Member of the Center for Studies in International Humanitarian Law with the Spanish Red Cross.
Oscar Cordon Garcia

Oscar Cordon Garcia

Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Granada and founding director of the Virtual Teaching Center of this University.
Ana Palacio (1)

Ana Palacio

International lawyer. She has been Minister of Foreign Affairs, member of the National and European Parliaments, and First Vice-President and Advisor of the World Bank Group.
Ruth Martinón Quintero

Ruth Martinón Quintero

Contracted PhD Professor in the Area of ​​Public International Law and International Relations at the University of La Laguna.
Ernesto Pereda

Ernesto Pereda de Pablo

Professor in the area of ​​Electrical Engineering at the University of La Laguna, where he carries out his research work in the field of neuroengineering
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Michael Jakob

Professor of History and Landscape Theory at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture of the Italian Università della Svizzera.
Belén Melián Batista

Belén Melián Batista

Professor in the area of ​​Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of La Laguna.
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Raquel Marín Cruzado

Professor of Physiology at the University of La Laguna
Juan Albino Méndez

Juan Albino Méndez

Professor of Systems Engineering and Automation at the University of La Laguna.
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Katya Rubia

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Deputy Director of the Department of Child Psychiatry/Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People at King's College London, UK.
Alberto Hugo

Alberto Hugo Rojas

Graphic reporter in war areas, humanitarian crises and migration. Co -founder of the Paz in construction.
María Ángeles Alonso

María Ángeles Alonso Rodríguez

Professor of Cognitive, Social and Organizational Psychology at the University of La Laguna.
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Ramiro Rosón Mesa

Doctor of Law from the Carlos III University of Madrid and Master in Cultural Heritage Management.
Jose Pardo Santallana

José Pardo de Santayana Gómez de Olea

Associate Professor at the Higher Center for National Defense Studies (CESEDEN).
Desiderio Gutiérrez Taño

Desiderio Gutiérrez Taño

University Professor in the area of ​​Marketing in the Department of Business Management and Economic History of the University of La Laguna.
Sergio Siverio Luis

Sergio Siverio Luis

Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of La Laguna and tutor professor at the UNED in Tenerife.
Carlos Martín Galán

Carlos Martín Galán

Associate Professor of Computer and Systems Engineering at the University of La Laguna. Manager of IT Services at the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics.
Alberto Dominguez

Alberto Domínguez Martínez

Director of the University Institute of Neuroscience (IUNE) of the University of La Laguna.
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Guiomar Niso Galán

Senior scientist at the CSIC, where she leads the Neuroimaging Group at the Cajal Institute.
Ethics and regulation in intelligent algorithms and their implementation in Spain
European and Spanish regulation of artificial intelligence
Panel discussion: Artificial Intelligence and future perspectives
A conceptual introduction to artificial intelligence
The dignity of reparations for African countries
Institutional frameworks and public policies on heritage: the Latin American experience
Round table. Wealth management models
Human rights implications of the illicit trafficking of cultural property
A step forward in the fight against the plundering and illicit trafficking of underwater heritage
Round table. On the right to justice
Heritage and cultural assets as a matter of international security and human rights
Justice captured. When suspicion condemns, the algorithm amplifies, and guilt is traded
The National Court, guarantor of the rule of law
For democratic coexistence. Democratic duties, obligations, and rights
Eradicating poverty: an essential purpose of the international community
The importance of the United Nations human rights treaty bodies
The Rule of Law in a Dislocated World: Rules, Power, and Human Dignity