The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) is pleased to welcome Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) of Seville, Spain, as its newest, 25th member!
Founded in 1997, UPO is one of Spain’s youngest and smallest public universities. Named after an 18th century Peruvian intellectual, and located about 6 km from Seville’s city centre, this dynamic and research-oriented university boasts a population of over 13,000 students (including 11% international students) and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in such fields as Business, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Sports Science, Law, Political Science and Computer Science, among others.
UPO brings to YERUN a strong commitment to research excellence, internationalisation, innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. As a university deeply engaged in European and international cooperation, UPO offers valuable connections to Spanish and Ibero-American academic networks, expanding opportunities for collaboration across the YERUN community. The university’s focus on open science, digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive education aligns closely with YERUN’s mission and values. YERUN looks forward to working with Pablo de Olavide University to advance research, innovation, and societal engagement across Europe and beyond.
The full press release can be found on YERUN’s website, and more about UPO is available here.