The rector vindicates the value of science and commits to solidarity in the inauguration of the new academic year



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## The rector vindicates the value of science and commits to solidarity in the inauguration of the new academic year

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The Universitat Jaume I held the solemn opening ceremony for the 2020-2021 academic year, an event which was presided over by the Rector of the UJI, Eva Alcón, accompanied by the Mayor of Castelló de la Plana, Amparo Marco; the President of Castelló Provincial Council, José Martí; the Regional Minister for Innovation, Universities, Science and Digital Society, Carolina Pascual; the Rector of the University of Valencia, Mavi Mestre; the Rector of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Francisco Mora; the Rector of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Juan José Ruiz; the President of the Board of Trustees, Sebastián Pla, and the General Secretary, Cristina Pauner, among other authorities.

In her speech, the Rector Eva Alcón highlighted the collective effort made to respond to the pandemic and thanked the Valencian government, universities, civil society, the business sector and the university community for their immense work and commitment in the face of this complicated situation.

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