Sescelades and Bellissens campuses inaugurate URV linguistic rights points
The Sescelades and Bellissens campuses now have linguistic rights points, an initiative that highlights the defense and guarantee of the use of Catalan within Rovira i Virgili University. An action that directly impacts students and university staff in Tarragona.
The presentation of the points took place between May 4 and 6, 2026, as part of the “Live URV in Catalan” campaign, promoted by the URV Language Policy Commission and the URV Language and Publications Service. This project also extends to other locations and campuses in the Tarragona region.
Function and location of the linguistic rights points
What are they and where are they located?
These points are large, permanent panels installed in highly frequented areas of the Sescelades and Bellissens university campuses. The idea is for them to be clearly visible and accessible to everyone who passes by.
They include the image of the “Live URV in Catalan” campaign and a QR code that leads to the URV Linguistic Rights Channel, a specific service for inquiries and complaints related to the Catalan language at the university.
How do they work and who are they for?
Any student, administrative staff, or teaching personnel can submit complaints or inquiries through an online form. This service is individualized and confidential, ensuring that violations of linguistic rights do not go unaddressed.
Thus, the URV takes a visible step to protect Catalan and promote its use in the university environment, offering real tools for the defense of this right.
Recent presentations and the impact in the Tarragona province
Key dates and events at Sescelades and Bellissens
On Monday, May 4, the point at Sescelades was inaugurated with two mini-talks about language featuring faculty and students. A few days later, on Thursday, May 6, Bellissens hosted a conference by Antonio Di Paolo on the economic impact of learning Catalan.
These events not only highlight the language but also link the defense of linguistic rights with practical and economic aspects that directly affect the Tarragona university community.
The campaign at other URV campuses and sites in Tarragona
During 2026, the URV has also installed linguistic rights points at the Vilafranca Site (February 16), the Baix Penedès Site (March 3), and the Terres de l’Ebre campus (March 13). With Sescelades and Bellissens, there are now five active points in the province.
It is expected that before the end of the year all URV campuses in Tarragona will have these points, consolidating a framework where Catalan is defended with tangible and direct tools.
The linguistic rights channel: a space for complaints and support
How can it be accessed and what does it offer?
The URV linguistic rights channel can be accessed via the QR code on the installed points or directly on the official website. It is a space where the university community can submit complaints about any violation of the right to use Catalan.
This platform manages complaints confidentially and individually, ensuring that each case is analyzed and treated with the necessary seriousness.
Importance for students and staff in Tarragona
Having this active channel on the Tarragona campuses represents a guarantee for the community. They can express and defend their linguistic right without fear of reprisals or being forgotten.
Moreover, the visibility of the points and the campaign helps raise awareness about the importance of protecting Catalan within the university sphere of the province.
The reality is that Tarragona already has a system to claim linguistic rights at the URV; it just needs to be used.
Article source: Rovira i Virgili University
