The Faculty of Law and Political Science reaffirms its commitment to innovative teaching through SIVEN, the parliamentary simulation organized by the Student Association of Parliamentary Simulations (ASESP). Held last December at the Madrid-Vicálvaro Campus, this activity recreates real legislative dynamics and offers students a practical experience that complements their academic training.

The opening ceremony took place in the Auditorium and included remarks by María Enciso Alonso-Muñumer, Dean of the Faculty, who emphasized the strong commitment to active learning methodologies that place the student at the center of the learning process. Following her remarks, Ramón López Colina, a guest speaker, gave a presentation on the 2015 Venezuelan electoral process, the subsequent institutional developments, and the political context that emerged within a complex international situation.

Next, Mercedes Alda Fernández, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and academic advisor for the project, highlighted the value of these simulations as a tool to complement theoretical instruction with practice, reinforcing skills such as negotiation and consensus building. Also participating were Alejandro Oguiza Jordán, president of ASESP; Andrea Fernández de Dios, general director of SIVEN and president of the plenary session; and Juan Pablo Revelles Candel, academic director of the simulation.

During the event, it was emphasized that SIVEN is not just a recreational exercise, but a formative experience that allows students to experience how legislative processes unfold in complex scenarios. The simulation takes place in committee and plenary sessions, replicating real parliamentary work dynamics. Furthermore, it incorporates press and organizational teams, which adds realism and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among students from various degree programs, ranging from Political Science and Public Administration, International Relations, Protocol, and Law to Journalism and Communication, as well as students from other disciplines and universities.

These activities reflect the commitment of the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences to comprehensive training and experiential learning, preparing students to face professional challenges with rigor, creativity and responsibility.