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GOLD MEDALS

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The Gold Medal of the University of Navarra is a special recognition for services rendered, awarded by Chancellor. Since 1985, the University has awarded 25 Gold Medals.

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  • 1985

    Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri
    (posthumously)

    Dr. Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri was one of the pioneers of the School de Medicina and the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, which he joined in 1958.

    His widow, Laura Busca, collected the medal at an academic ceremony held in his honor.

    Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri<br/>(posthumously)
  • 1990

    Ismael Sánchez Bella, Juan Jiménez Vargas and Álvaro d'Ors

    Ismael Sánchez Bella was the first President of the University between 1954 and 1960.

    Dr. Juan Jiménez Vargas was the promoter and first Dean of the School of Medicine at the University between 1954 and 1962.

    Álvaro d'Ors joined the University in 1961, where he combined teaching with setting up and directing the Library Services.

    Ismael Sánchez Bella, Juan Jiménez Vargas and Álvaro d'Ors
  • 1991

    Francisco Ponz, Carmen López and Amadeo de Fuenmayor

    Francisco Ponz, Full Professor of Animal Physiology, was the third President of the University, between 1966 and 1979.

    Carmen López was part, as director, of the first Nursing management team at Clínica Universidad de Navarra.

    Amadeo de Fuenmayor, Full Professor of State Ecclesiastical Law, was Dean of the School of Canon Law between 1968 and 1987.

    Francisco Ponz, Carmen López and Amadeo de Fuenmayor
  • 1995

    José Cañadel, Félix Álvarez de la Vega and Joaquín Casellas

    Dr. José Cañadel was director general of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra for 15 years (1969-1984) and its director doctor for 5 more years (until 1989).

    Professor Félix Álvarez de la Vega was the first Dean of the Pharmacy School .

    Joaquín Casellas was the first director of Tecnun, between 1962 and 1978, and Vice President of the campus of San Sebastián.

    José Cañadel, Félix Álvarez de la Vega and Joaquín Casellas
  • 1995

    Jesús Vázquez
    (posthumously)

    Professor Jesús Vázquez joined the University in 1960 and was Dean of the Schools of Science and Medicine. He also directed the department of Pathological Anatomy at Clínica Universidad de Navarra.

    Jesús Vázquez<br/>(posthumously)
  • 1998

    Friends Association

    The University presented its twelfth Gold Medal to the Association of Friends. Its president, Álvaro Lacalle Leoup, received it from the hands of President José María Bastero.

    Friends Association
  • 2002

    Antonio Valero
    (posthumously)

    Antonio Valero was one of the initiators of IESE. The submission event took place on 11 March at IESE in Barcelona and was shared via videoconference with IESE in Madrid.

    Antonio Valero<br/>(posthumously)
  • 2002

    Alfonso Nieto

    Professor Alfonso Nieto, Full Professor of business Informative, was the driving force behind the programs of study university Journalism courses in Spain. As such, he was director of the high school of Journalism of the University between 1967 and 1971, and first Dean of his School of Information Sciences between 1971 and 1974. He was President of the University from 1979 to 1991.

    Alfonso Nieto
  • 2008

    Lucas Mateo-Seco, Natalia López Moratalla, Mª Pilar Fernández Otero and Carlos Cavallé

    Lucas Francisco Mateo-Seco was one of the professors who started School of Theology at the University in 1967. He was a member of board for 23 years.

    Natalia López Moratalla, professor of Biochemistry , joined the University in 1981, where she has held various positions as director of programs of study, vice-dean, and Vice President.

    María Pilar Fernández Otero was, from 1986 to 1994, dean of School of Pharmacy and for more than twelve years, Vice President.

    Carlos Cavallé was director general at IESE from 1984 to 2001.

    Lucas Mateo-Seco, Natalia López Moratalla, Mª Pilar Fernández Otero and Carlos Cavallé
  • 2010

    María Teresa Igúzquiza

    In her 48 years of work at the University, María Teresa Igúzquiza was the administrative assistant of five rectors: Francisco Ponz, Alfonso Nieto, Alejandro Llano, José María Bastero and Ángel J. Gómez-Montoro.

    It was the first time that this distinction was awarded to a member of the Administration and Services staff.

    María Teresa Igúzquiza
  • 2011

    Alejandro Llano

    The Full Professor of Metaphysics Alejandro Llano joined the University in 1977. He was Dean of the School of Philosophy and Letters (1981-1989) and President (1991-1996).

    Alejandro Llano
  • 2012

    Francisco Errasti and José María Bastero

    Francisco Errasti set up the Centre for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), of which he was director general. He also promoted the University's Tropical Health Institute and was director general of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra from 1984 to 1997.

    José María Bastero, President between 1996 and 2005, was also Vice President for Research, director of the School of Engineers of San Sebastian and director of the Centre for Technical Studies and Research of Gipuzkoa (Ceit).

    Francisco Errasti and José María Bastero
  • 2016

    Jesús Prieto, María Ángeles Sánchez and Pilar Sesma

    The Full Professor Jesús Prieto was director of the department of Internal Medicine of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra and of the area of Hepatology and Gene Therapy of the research center Médica Aplicada (CIMA).

    María Ángeles Sánchez was Director of Nursing at the Clinic from 1998 to 2003.

    Pilar Sesma was dean of the School of Sciences between 1990 and 2005.

    Jesús Prieto, María Ángeles Sánchez and Pilar Sesma