Botanist and Doctor in Anthropology.

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Who is Alejandro de Ávila Blomberg?

He combined anthropology, biology and linguistics studies at the universities of Tulane and Berkeley. He worked in four academic institutions and opened the first representation of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Mexico. He is the founder of the ethnobiological and curator garden, researcher and advisor to the Textile Museum of Oaxaca. Now he collaborates in the creation of a museum in the historic center of Mexico City, dedicated to textile arts throughout the country.

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Conference. Biocultural heritage and daily life in a Spanish -American city

Reason for being the heritage of the 21st century
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
10:00 - 11:15
La Laguna Cajacanarias Cultural Space
Alejandro de Ávila Blomberg. He is botanist and doctor in anthropology.

Seminar Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century

Reason for being the heritage of the 21st century
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
13:00 - 14:15
La Laguna Cajacanarias Cultural Space
This seminar brings together a set of international reference specialists who will address the heritage as a cultural, economic and social engine, from the perspective of conservation, protection and innovation.


Academic program


War disasters
This course represents an opportunity to better understand the complexities of modern war conflicts and their impact on humanity.

July 28 and 29, 2025
in-person and online

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Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century
The challenges of preserving heritage will be addressed and the revitalization of historical spaces will be discussed, giving them new lives and purposes.

July 29 and 30, 2025
in-person and online

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Neuroscience, neurotechnology and neurorights
This course raises a deep reflection on scientific, ethical, legal, and social challenges that emerge from these advances.

July 30 and 31, 2025
in-person and online

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