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1 Una universidad abierta al mundo A university open to the world INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1

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3 Vice-Rector s Office for International Relations and Development Co-operation 3

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5 The UGR and its international team are pleased to welcome you to this 6 th Staff Training Week. We are delighted to see that interest in this activity has remained high: this year we have 96 participants from 25 countries, including for the first time a partner from Tunisia and another one from Morocco. The UGR is strongly committed to internationalization, and is well aware of the importance of the role of administrative and technical personnel in meeting the ambitious goal of making our universities more open, diverse and critical spaces. We place much faith in the value of meeting partners in person and sharing experiences in events such as this. We hope that this Week, like its predecessors, will serve to consolidate the already sound links we have with all your institutions, and to further on cooperation. We wish you a fruitful and enjoyable week in Granada with us. Dorothy Kelly, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Development Co-operation Welcome to Granada and the UGR! 5

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7 Index The UGR: history, quality and innovation since 1531 The Staff Training Week Wireless Internet access Tourist Information Getting about the city By bus By taxi Participants from the University of Granada

8 The UGR: history, quality and innovation since years of history The founding of the University of Granada (UGR) was granted by Papal Bull, issued in 1531, establishing a Christian university to follow in the stead of the, until then, Islamic Madrassa, dating from Indeed, the site of the Arab university is now occupied by the UGR and part of the original construction can still be seen. Since then, the UGR drawing on its historical roots has gradually grown and developed into what it has become today: a public higher-education institution that is committed to quality and excellence in the areas of teaching, learning and research. In line with this, the university has, throughout its history, become increasingly active in the transfer of scientific, technical and artistic knowledge, social advancement, sustainable development and, above all, internationalization. The UGR today Over the past decade or so, the University of Granada has grown in size and stature more than ever before. It is not only one of Spain s top universities, but is also a major actor in the area of higher education both in Europe and Latin America. There are currently seven university campuses, in addition to the Central Campus, which takes in all the UGR premises spread throughout the city centre of Granada. Two of the campuses are those of Ceuta and Melilla, which are Spanish enclaves located on the coast of northern Africa. The study programmes available at the UGR are among the most extensive in Europe, which helps to explain our high student numbers: around 65,000, of which some 8,000 are international students. The UGR is involved in a wide range of international projects and networks, as well as in innumerable internationally-renowned exchange programmes, thanks to the long list of co-operation partners it has throughout the world. Internationalisation As a truly cosmopolitan institution, the UGR places great emphasis on actively participating in all initiatives that contribute towards its international dimension. For this reason, one of the UGR s strategic hubs for development and growth is a reinforced internationalisation that affects all aspects of the university: study programmes, research, services, students and staff. World ranking Numerous national and international ranking agencies that evaluate higher education teaching and research have placed the UGR among the top universities in Spain, as well as including it within the top 3% of the best higher education institutions worldwide. Indeed, according to the Shanghai ranking, the UGR appears as one of the world s top 500 universities. 8 The Staff Training Week Since 2010, the UGR has been celebrating its annual International Staff Training Week within the LLP/Erasmus Programme with huge success. In the first year we already played host to 37 colleagues from 23 European Partner Universities. A number which increased in 2011, when we selected 51 participants from 35 European Partner Universities in over 14 different European countries out of 90 applications, 2012, when we hosted 63 colleagues from 19 different countries and 48 partner universities, and 2013, 69 colleagues from 20 different countries and 55 partner universities attended our 4 th Staff Training Week. Last

year 10 representatives of the IT departments of UGR s partner European universities from 6 different countries attended our 5 th Staff Training Week.

9 year 10 representatives of the IT departments of UGR s partner European universities from 6 different countries attended our 5 th Staff Training Week. We are very happy that we are hosting 8 colleagues working at information technology departments from 7 different countries and 7 partner universities during our 6th Staff Training Week. With regards to the UGR staff, more than 40 colleagues are involved in this week and in charge of tasks such as organisation, interpreting, translation, plenary sessions, round tables or workshops. In order to know everybody, here you will find a list with all invited participants: NAME ANNIE WILSON CATHAL O CONNOR DRAGAN SUMANSKI ELISA SCASSA MARGARIDA EIRA MARIA BELCHIOR NURCIHAN BURUS PETER IHRLER UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (UNITED KINGDOM) DUBLIN UNIVERSITY TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (IRELAND) UNIVERZA NA PRIMORSKEM UNIVERSITÃ DEL LITORALE (SLOVENIA) UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI L AQUILA (ITALY) INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE SETÚBAL (PORTUGAL) INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE SETÚBAL (PORTUGAL) BOGAZIÇI ÜNIVERSITESI (TURKEY) KATHOLISCHE UNIVERSITY EICHSTAETT (GERMANY) The international week s objective is to reunite our European Partner Universities in order to show them the working procedures of the UGR and to exchange experiences and good practices. In our view, it is the perfect route towards creating a homogeneous Europe, as we are all involved in building this international mobility world. In a nutshell, the Staff Training Week is the best part of the year. For the current week, the Vice-Rector s Office for International Relations and Development Co-operation has prepared the following programme: 9

10 Monday, 18 th May 2015 Registration. Meeting point: Sala de Conferencias Triunfo Building Vice- 09:30 10:00 Rector s Office for International Relations and Development (ORIC) (Complejo Administrativo Triunfo). 10:00 11:00 Welcome to the University of Granada. Visit to the Hospital Real (Royal Hospital), a building constructed in the XVI 11:00 14:00 century which is currently the University of Granada s headquarters. Welcome Lunch at the Abba Granada Hotel (We will leave as a group from 14:30 the Sala de Conferencias Triunfo at 14:00) Tuesday, 19 th May Welcome reception and introduction to the programme and practical matters of the week by Mr Juan Martos, head of the IT Department of the University of Granada Tour of facilities Presentation of Information Systems Department (for Research) Free time Visit to the Alhambra and the Generalife (OPTIONAL) (Tickets paid by the 14:00 20:00 UGR) Wednesday, 20 th May Presentation of Applications Development Department Presentation of Micro/Systems Department Presentation of Databases Department Presentation of Applications Development Department Free time 17:00 20:00 Visit to the Albayzin (OPTIONAL) Thursday, 21 st May Presentation of Communication Networks Department Presentation of Computer Classrooms Department Free time / Lunch at Restaurante La Platea Visit to the Science Museum (OPTIONAL) (Tickets paid by the UGR) (C/ Parque 16:00 19:00 de Las Ciencias, s/n) Friday, 22 nd May Presentations of partner universities (5-minute presentations) Closing session and summary of the STW (exchange of opinions) (Sala de 12:30 13:30 Conferencias del Complejo Administrativo Triunfo) 14:00 Lunch at the Restaurante El Coso Information about the visit to the Albayzin The Albayzin is the old Arab Quarter. It comprises approximately the area between the hill of the Alhambra, the hill of San Cristóbal, the Sacromonte and Elvira Street. The neighbourhood extends from San Nicolás Square to the banks of the River Darro. The Albayzin is famous for its luxurious Cármenes and public baths, as the Bañuelo. A Carmen is a typical house of Granada that has a garden with grape vines and fruit trees and a high wall that separates them from the street. The Albayzin is like a different world within Granada. This is due to the strong Muslim influence on this area. It was the place where the first Zirid court was established in the 11 th century. During its golden age, the last years of the Nasrid dynasty, the quarter had a population of more than forty thousand inhabitants and thirty mosques. The streets were very narrow and small with clean houses, plus numerous wells, some of which are still in the Albayzin. 10

11 After the Catholic King and Queen conquered Granada in 1492, Muslims were obliged to live at the Albayzin and that is why the population got smaller. The constant revolts forced the monarchs to expel the Arabs who were practising the religion of Islam. The mosques were demolished and catholic churches were raised on the same sites. Moors left behind their homes, which were used by wealthy Christians to build their Cármenes. This is a district to explore. Walk through all its narrow streets and discover things that you cannot find in a guide book. No visit to the Albayzin can be completed without seeing the district from the Alhambra. The Albayzin is an area where you can experience the atmosphere of its bars and terraces and watch a red sunset over the Alhambra. Wireless Internet access Welcome to the wireless virtual campus of the UGR. Your ID details (user account) are: USER: stw@invitados.ugr.es PASSWORD: 6STW++UGR You can connect to the RedUGR and Internet via Wi-Fi by using these credentials. In order to connect and activate the use of the wireless network, of the network indicators they are available (cviugr, EDUROAM), first select cviugr. On accessing any internet address you will be asked for the aforementioned credentials; once you have typed them in, you will be connected to the RedUGR and you can begin to surf the Internet. If you need more information or need to connect SAFELY, at you will find all the necessary information to set up your laptop, along with different connection possibilities they are offered for Wi-Fi access at the UGR. You just need the wireless network identifier cviugr, open an internet navigator and type in the address to access this URL. The EDUROAM service is also available at the UGR, so that if your home institution participates in this project, you can use your organisation s credentials to connect safely to the EDUROAM wireless network. Finally, we need to point out that using these credentials implies the knowledge and acceptance of the Norms of Use for IT Resources at the UGR available at: Tourist information The historical city of Granada: Moslem, Christian and Jewish. Granada is a tourist city par excellence and this makes it an ideal destination. Today it is one of the cities with most monuments in Spain. Up until the end of the 15 th century, it was the last stronghold of Islam in Western Europe; the Alhambra and the Generalife (World Heritage Sites) are symbols of the Islamic civilization s splendour. Granada is also a Renaissance city; the Hospital Real and the Cathedral (where the Catholic Monarchs are interred) are just two examples of Granada s wellpreserved heritage. With its exceptional geographical location, Granada offers a great number of activities. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the jewel of our city is the Alhambra. 11

12 As an important cultural centre for centuries, the city now enjoys enviable cultural and leisure activities. Film shows and festivals, music and theatre are complemented with permanent and itinerant exhibits that cover all fields of knowledge. There are Renaissance palaces hosting seminars, conferences and seminars, while, for the big events, a modern city infrastructure is in place. Three theatre halls have a year-round programme of plays, opera, music concerts, flamenco, etc., and the prestigious Granada City Orchestra has its own season in the Manuel de Falla auditorium. The International Jazz Festival (October), the International Magic Festival (November), the International Music and Dance Festival (June and July), the International Comic Show (February and March), the International Organ Music Week (October and December), the International Young Film Directors Festival (April) and the Classic Film Festival (January) are only some examples of this cultural hive of activity. You will find interesting information on the following sites: The University s educational centres and premises are located throughout Granada, giving the city a character all its own. 240,000 inhabitants are living in Granada, and the UGR possesses 65,000 students. When we think of Granada, we must also think of its perfect geographical position: the city lies in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, a mountain range that rises to a height of 3,400 metres and which is home to Europe s southernmost ski resort. And, to top it all, the Mediterranean coast, with a wonderful sub-tropical climate, is only 60 kilometres away. Today, Granada is a city that strives to preserve its historical past while, at the same time, adapting to the same challenges currently faced by cities everywhere: modernising its infrastructure, traffic, 12

13 public services, etc. Its economy is based principally on the services sector, tourism and, of course, its university. The 13,000 square kilometres of the province of Granada contain an unimaginable number and range of tourist attractions. At any time of the year visitors can choose from the widest variety of ways to occupy their leisure time: visiting historic and artistic monuments, spending the night at the small hotels in the many villages dotted along the small back lanes and tracks that form a rural tourism network in the hills and mountains, skiing or taking part in the other sports on offer at the ski resort, as well as other open-air activities or just relaxing on the beach down by the coast. For those who prefer the peace of the countryside to the bustle of city life there are six nature reserves, including the Sierra Nevada National Park. The foothills to the south of the Sierra Nevada, known as the Alpujarras, form an area of rugged natural beauty, with villages dating back to the Middle Ages. With its dramatic scenery, benign climate and complete peace and quiet, visitors often find it difficult to leave. Further inland, the area of the Marquesado and the high meseta provide landscapes that are in stark contrast to those of the Alpujarras. And in the westernmost parts of the province there are still many interesting ruins from the times of the Muslim kingdom and its fortresses, when this was the frontier between Granada and the Christian provinces to the west. Getting about the city 13

Getting about the city There are two main ways to get about Granada: By bus Via the link www.lovegranada.

79/ticket By taxi Tele Radio Taxi Granada Tele Radio Taxi Granada offers a 24-hour service for local, provincial and international tours. Credit cards are accepted. Ph.

14 Getting about the city There are two main ways to get about Granada: By bus Via the link you can find information about fares, travel cards, routes and timetables of the buses in Granada: Regular ticket 1.20/ticket Travel card (5, 10 and 20 ) 0.79/ticket By taxi Tele Radio Taxi Granada Tele Radio Taxi Granada offers a 24-hour service for local, provincial and international tours. Credit cards are accepted. Ph.: (+34) / (+34) How much a taxi will cost to some popular places? From Granada bus station to the Alhambra Around 10 From Granada bus station to the Albayzin Around 12 From Granada railway station to the Alhambra Around 7 From the Alhambra to the Albayzin Around 10 14

15 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE UGR NAME PRESENTATION Antonio Ruiz Moya Communication Networks Department Beatriz Jiménez Valverde Information Systems Department (for Management) Francisco Javier Viceira Rodríguez Databases Department Francisco Romera Juárez Computer Classrooms Department Isaac Vidal Daza Computer Classrooms Department Jaime Molina García Applications Development Department Javier Rodríguez Pérez Applications Development Department Jesús Olmedo Cabrerizo Applications Development Department Joaquín Montero Martos Communication Networks Department Juan Manuel Tenorio del Information Systems Department (for Moral Research) Juan Martos Moya Director of CSIRC Natalia Genaro García Communication Networks Department Rafael Arco Arredondo Information Systems Department (for Research) Rosa María Montalbán Aguilera Micro/Systems Department 15

16 Vice-Rector s Office for International Relations and Development Co-operation Postal address: University of Granada Complejo Administrativo Triunfo Avenida del Hospicio, s/n Granada (Spain) Web pages: csirc.ugr.es / internacional.ugr.es / Telephone number: (+34) Fax number: (+34) address: csirc@ugr.es / vrinternacional@ugr.es 16

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Una universidad abierta al mundo A university open to the world 5 th UGR STAFF TRAINING WEEK 2 nd 6 th JUNE 2014 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Vice-Rector s Office for International Relations and Development