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University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Announces Projects and Hiring for EU-Funded Internationalization Initiatives

Published: October 15, 2025|education|Gobierno de Canarias

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) International and European Collaboration Initiatives

Funding and Projects

  • The university secured over 1.5 million euros from the European Commission.
  • The funds are allocated to participate in the European Reform University Alliance 2 (ERUA2).
  • ERUA2 runs from November 2023 to October 2027.
  • Focus areas include:
    • Promoting academic partnerships
    • Shared programs
    • Student mobility
    • International centers

Hiring and Staff Development

  • ULPGC plans to hire multiple full-time staff members to support ERUA2.
  • New roles include:
    • Two technical support positions with indefinite contracts.
    • Responsibilities include financial management and student mobility.
    • Monthly gross salary for these roles is 1,844.50 euros.
  • A previously declared position for a financial and administrative manager was re-advertised after being declared vacant.

Institutional Commitment and Impact

This move illustrates ULPGC’s strong commitment to fostering international cooperation and expanding opportunities for its students and staff in Europe.

  • The new hires will be vital in:
    • Managing project operations
    • Facilitating partnerships
    • Organizing activities
  • This initiative aims to:
    • Strengthen the university’s international profile
    • Create new pathways for students and staff to participate in transnational education and exchange programs
    • Enrich academic and cultural life in the region