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PAU 2027, the China Campus, Hyperdisconnection, and Critical Thinking

The 26th Career Guidance Day, organized by the Universitat Politècnica de València, can be followed live from the Gandia campus.

Updates regarding the University Entrance Exam, pre-registration, and student scholarships; the new degree programs planned for the upcoming academic year and the tools to support career guidance in schools will be among the topics highlighted at the 26th Career Guidance Conference of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). This event will also address the importance of hyperdisconnection and critical thinking in today’s society.

The workshop, aimed at guidance counselors, teachers, and administrative staff at secondary schools, is designed to share knowledge, updates, and resources that will help support students in choosing their academic and professional futures.

Program for the 26th Career Guidance Day

The session will feature José Francisco Monserrat, Vice Rector for Internationalization and Communication at the UPV, who will present the university’s latest milestones. These include the development of the campus in China, the new degree programs planned for the upcoming academic year, and the projects launched to support career guidance in schools.

Next, Esther Gómez, the regional secretary for universities, will provide an update on the latest developments regarding the PAU, university pre-registration, and student scholarships.

After a coffee break, José Mas, general coordinator of University Admissions, will discuss in detail the factors to consider in preparation for the 2027 college entrance exams. Marta Bondía, from the Educational Inclusion Service of the Regional Ministry of Education, Culture, and Universities, will also speak during this session.

The final presentation will be given by Tati Ballesteros, a writer and lecturer, who will reflect on the importance of hyperdisconnection and critical thinking in a society marked by sensory overload, immediacy, and speed.

Live coverage from the Gandia campus

The UPV’s Gandia campus will host a live broadcast of the 26th Career Guidance Day. This will allow interested individuals to participate in the event without having to travel to València.

The session will take place on Thursday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Nexus-6G building on the València campus.

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