The School of Pharmacy and Nutrition and CODINNA sign a agreement to promote the training, the research and the transfer of knowledge

The high school Official Dietitians-Nutritionists of Navarra (CODINNA) and the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition of the University of Navarra have signed a agreement framework of partnership that establishes the general lines of cooperation between both institutions. The agreement will allow to carry out joint activities of training, research and transfer of knowledge for the mutual benefit of both institutions and society.

"The agreement contemplates a wide variety of actions aimed at strengthening the training of students, improve the professional practice of the collegiate and promote research and development in the field of nutrition and dietetics," says Maria Javier Ramirez, dean of the School. Among the most important initiatives that can be developed under this agreement is the organization of training and informative activities, such as lectures, courses and events on topics of mutual interest to both institutions. goal The main purpose of these actions is to knowledge dissemination of specialized knowledge and to bring professionals closer to the academic community.

The agreement also encourages joint research projects in areas considered of common interest. This subject of partnership will allow to advance in programs of study relevant to the development of the profession and contribute to the knowledge scientific in the field of nutrition and dietetics. "In addition, both institutions want to work in a coordinated manner to participate in calls for research and development projects at regional, state and international levels. Joining efforts and resources will facilitate access to funding and the development of innovative initiatives that will benefit society," explains Giuseppe Russolillo, president of CODINNA. "This is why the agreement includes the development of projects to transfer knowledge, advice and consultancy service to third parties, which will make it possible to offer practical and specialized solutions on topics of shared interest. This line of partnership seeks to connect academic expertise with professional and industry needs."

A link between the training and the professional world

Likewise, there will be sessions of training and counseling aimed at both CODINNA members and students of the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition of the University of Navarra. These activities will contribute to the professionalupdate of the members and to the training internship and theory of future graduates.

In the academic field, the agreement promotes the realization of external practices for the students of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. CODINNA will facilitate the participation of its members as tutors in these internships, which will contribute to the improvement of the training internship of the students and will allow a greater rapprochement between the academic and professional fields.

Finally, the agreement contemplates the exchange of information and documentation between both entities, as well as mutual advice on issues related to the activities they develop, which will allow a more efficient cooperation and an optimal use of the available resources.

Boosting the profession and the training

In order to guarantee the effective development of agreement, a mixedgroup of work has been set up and is already underway. One of the first actions will be to encourage the participation of members in the field of internships, thus reinforcing the training internship of students and contributing to the professional development of the group.

"The signature of this agreement is an important step forward in the partnership between the University and the professional field, with the goal to strengthen the training of future nutritionists and dietitians, as well as to promote research and innovation for the benefit of society," concludes the dean.