The ETSE of the URV graduates the 2025-2026 class with awards for outstanding academic talent

The Escola Tècnica Superior d’Enginyeria (ETSE) of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili celebrated the graduation of the 2025-2026 class at the Tarragona Conference Centre. The event brought together students, families, and institutional representatives to recognize a year of effort and academic achievements in a setting already established after its second consecutive year there.

With more than 13 degrees represented, the ceremony had moments that moved the audience and highlighted local talent, especially through awards sponsored by companies and entities linked to engineering.

An event that unites students and institutions at the Tarragona Conference Centre

Why is this ceremony relevant to the people of Tarragona?

The fact that the graduation is held for the second consecutive year at the Conference Centre reflects the growth and academic vitality of the URV in Tarragona. It is a moment when the city becomes the epicenter of future professional promises in engineering, with a backdrop that directly impacts the local community and its business fabric.

How did the graduation event unfold?

The event began at 6 p.m. with the solemn entrance of the graduates, accompanied by music and applause from those attending. Rector Josep Pallarès, Social Council President Josep Poblet, and Director Àngel Cid welcomed everyone before starting the diploma presentation, which lasted nearly an hour with recognitions for bachelor’s and master’s students.

The academic talent awards that marked the day

Which awards stood out in this edition?

The recognitions were one of the highlights. The company Essity presented the Essity Award for the best record and female profile, which went to Andrea Toral Jové, a student of the double degree in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Electronic and Automatic Engineering.

T-Systems awarded Javier Vega Cuadros, from the Master’s in Cybersecurity Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, with an award in the ICT field. Lastly, Caixa d’Enginyers recognized David Diestre Rubio and David Castro García as the best academic records from the ETSE bachelor’s and double degree programs.

What importance do these awards have for the students’ careers?

These awards not only honor the effort and ability of the students but also directly connect university training with the companies and institutions in the territory. This creates real bridges for employment insertion and highlights local talent before society and the professional sector.

The speeches, human recognition, and ethical commitment

What did the student representatives contribute?

The students shared reflections on their university experience, thanks, and the importance of the support received. These interventions humanized the ceremony and showed the difficulty and effort behind academic achievements.

What was the most emotional and symbolic moment of the event?

The recognition of Àngels Hernando Casado, retired after many years as a member of the ETSE technical and administrative staff, and the ethical and professional oath taken by the graduates before the final singing of the Gaudeamus Igitur, closed an event full of meaning and commitment, marking the beginning of a new personal and professional stage.

This year’s ceremony was not only an academic celebration but also an event that strengthens the ties between the URV, the students, and the business and social fabric of Tarragona. The future is already here, and these new professionals are ready to face it with talent and commitment.

Source of the article: Universitat Rovira i Virgili