First Cohort Graduates with Civil Engineering Master’s Degree in Gran Canaria
On 24 July, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Master’s programme in Civil, Canal and Port Engineering. The event took place at the College of Civil Engineers in Las Palmas.
Key figures present included ULPGC Rector Lluís Serra Majem, College Vice-Dean Yonay Jesús Concepción, and the programme coordinator Miguel Ángel Franesqui. They commended the graduates for their hard work amid a growing demand for well-qualified engineers in both the Canary Islands and nationwide.
Rector Serra praised the graduates, highlighting their role as pioneers of the new master’s programme, which is set to address the need for civil engineering professionals. “They will always hold a special place in our history,” he stated.
Concepción emphasised the pride the College takes in welcoming these graduates, noting the critical need for engineers in the public and private sectors, particularly in a time of transformation for Spain and the Canary Islands.
José Carmelo Quintana, Director of the School of Industrial and Civil Engineering, remarked on the importance of community and commitment in the engineering profession, celebrating the achievements of this pioneering class.
Franesqui also acknowledged the efforts of students, many of whom balanced their studies with work and family responsibilities, showing remarkable dedication to their education.
Graduation marks a significant milestone in a journey that began in 2015 when the ULPGC initiated the process to establish the master’s programme. Following an evaluation by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) in 2024, the programme began.
Of the 25 students who enrolled, ten were awarded their degrees during the ceremony: Héctor del Pino, Desirée Gordillo, Ainhoa Hernández, Nemrod Mengíbar, Alexander Milán, Nicol Lesly Ortiz, Ana Isabel Peña, Agustín Rodríguez, Rafael Santana, and Jesús Vega. Their commitment reflects the growing need for qualified civil engineers in the region, currently experiencing a high employment rate in this sector.
