The 50 key questions from students to the URV rector candidates

The students' questions have put the URV rector candidates on the ropes. The debate on May 19 revealed the real concerns driving the university community.

Josep Pallarès and Domènec Puig faced more than 50 questions posed by the students, who have the right to vote and represent 20% of the electoral weight. The event, organized by the Student Council, was held on the Catalunya campus and was followed online.

The central debate: questions with direct answers

Electoral programs and URV challenges

The candidates presented their most outstanding proposals in five minutes. Then, they entered a round of replies where they had to defend or qualify their program. The hottest topics were resource acquisition for research and URV’s position within the Catalan university system.

They also explained what they plan to do with ongoing projects and which initiatives they would stop or review. The major festival, traditionally a point of tension, was another topic that came up.

The students' questions that marked the debate

• Increase in resources allocated to teaching materials and equipment.
• Student rights and uniform responses to common problems, regardless of the study center.
• Access to sports facilities and the need for spaces for reflection or multifaith rooms.
• Measures against harassment and transparency in service contracts on campuses, such as parking lots and cafeterias.
• URV's positioning in national and international rankings.

The students' voice: more than an open session

Live interventions and active participation

Besides the previously sent questions, the students present and those following online were able to ask questions in an open speaking turn. This allowed very specific and current topics to come to light.

The president of the Student Council, Marc Comi, moderated firmly and ensured that various areas of interest affecting daily university life were addressed.

The key role of students in the rector elections

Students are one of the groups with voting rights in the elections to be held from May 25 to 27. Their vote, weighing 20%, can tip the balance between Josep Pallarès and Domènec Puig. Their involvement in the debate and ability to set the agenda shows that this is more than just a formality.

Where to watch the entire debate and closely follow the elections

Complete audiovisual resource for those who could not attend

The full debate is available in an official video that allows an in-depth understanding of the candidates' answers and tone. This is a key tool for students and university staff who want to make an informed vote.

URV facilitates this access through its YouTube channel, where other election-related resources can also be found.

Monitoring and involvement through official channels

The URV City Council provides bulletins and an agenda to keep the community informed about the dates and activities related to the rector elections. Active participation is more than recommended, as the rectorate will shape the immediate future of the university.

Therefore, if you are a student or work at URV, you already know that you have a direct role at this key moment for the institution.

The reality is that nothing changes if no one asks and no one answers.

Source of the article: Universitat Rovira i Virgili