University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Appointments

Overview

The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has announced key administrative appointments following a selection process that began in March 2025. The rectorate appointed several individuals to roles such as Secretaries of the Rector, Vice-Rectorates, and the General Secretariat.

Appointment Process and Transparency

• These positions, part of the university's administrative staff, were filled through a process involving legal procedures and reports from relevant units to ensure transparency.

Timing of Assumption of Roles

• Most appointees will assume their new roles within three days if they stay in the same residence.
• If a move is necessary, the appointment will take place within a month.
• Some positions remain vacant, marked as desierto (unfilled).

Context and Goals

• These appointments come amid ongoing efforts to streamline university governance and ensure that administrative operations run smoothly.
• The appointments are part of broader reforms to improve university management and support public higher education in the Canary Islands.

Impact for Residents

This strengthens the local academic infrastructure, helping to ensure better support services and more efficient decision-making at the university.