Andrea Fernandez de Dios
The Fuenlabrada campus of the Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) was the setting for the Ideathon, an innovative competition organised by the Casa del Estudiante in collaboration with the Vice-Rectorate for Students, the Vice-Rectorate for Research, Innovation and Transfer and the Vice-Rectorate for Transformation and Digital Education during the weekend of 29-30 November. The event brought together more than 200 participants, who put their creativity to the test to solve six unique challenges.
What was the objective of the Ideathon?
El Ideathon The challenge was characterized by its dynamic format: the judges, composed of a panel of experts in different disciplines, raised specific issues for each challenge, and the participating teams had a limited time to develop original solutions. The challenges addressed a variety of topics, from sustainability to technological advances, encouraging diversity of ideas and approaches. Some of the questions in the challenges were: "How could the transfer of knowledge from research conducted by the universities to society?" or "How to remotely evaluate the student while maintaining reliability in the process?"
How are ideas evaluated?
Once the proposals were submitted, the judges evaluated each solution based on criteria such as originality, viability and capacity for impact. The winning teams from each of the six challenges were awarded prizes specifically designed to highlight the importance of innovation in their respective areas. In addition to being a competition, the Ideathon The event became a space for learning and collaboration. Participants not only had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, but also to receive feedback from expert judges in the fields, who shared tips, perspectives and experiences at the end of each challenge.
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“It is incredibly valuable that students dedicate their time on weekends, it shows that they are motivated by this type of activities” said Almudena López López, Vice-Rector for Students at the URJC. During the sessions, the commitment of the Student House and the URJC to promote initiatives that foster talent and the comprehensive training of students.
Participants praised the organization of the event and particularly appreciated the opportunity to work as a team in a competitive but rewarding environment. “It was an intense but very rewarding weekend. We learned to collaborate under pressure and to think outside the box,” said one participant.
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During the days there was the presence of City Council of Fuenlabrada, the IEB, U4Impact and Schneider Electric, who were 100% involved in the project, proposing challenges for the participants and providing direct contact with these organizations and companies through scholarships and internships.
El Ideathon aims to establish itself as an essential event within the activities of the Rey Juan Carlos University. This event not only celebrates creativity and innovation, but also strengthens ties between students and professionals, promoting the exchange of ideas and experiences.
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Ideathon | Luis Chausa
Ideathon | Luis Chausa
Ideathon Participants | Mauricio Herrera