The University of La Laguna will present a study on its socio-economic impact this Thursday.

The University of La Laguna has prepared a report detailing its contributions to local development and its socioeconomic impact in the Canary Islands. The document will be presented next Thursday, December 21st, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism.

The event will be attended by the Rector, Francisco García; the Secretary General of Universities of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, José Manuel Pingarrón; the Minister of Universities, Science, Innovation, Culture and Heritage of the Government of the Canary Islands, Migdalia Machín; and the author of the study “Socioeconomic Impact of the ULL”, the tenured professor of the Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance and current director of the University Institute of Regional Development of the academic institution, Juan José Diaz Hernández.

The purpose of this meeting is to foster a constructive dialogue with various stakeholders, both public and private, regarding the significant contribution of the University of La Laguna to Canarian society as a whole. It will also serve as a forum for reflection on the funding needs of this public institution of higher education, a vital aspect for addressing the challenges facing society.