"At the University of Navarra we aim to help resolve the environmental, economic and social challenges of our time through research, education and innovation, at the service of the common good."
MARIA IRABURU
President of the University of Navarra
01 / THE BIOMA Center
A NEW SPACE FOR TRANSFORMATION AND MEETING
The BIOMA Center promotesmultidisciplinary and applied research through the Biodiversity and Environment Institute, the teaching provided by the Schools of Science and Pharmacy and Nutrition, entrepreneurship through the Innovation Factory and knowledge dissemination and transmission of the passion for science through the Science Museum.
A 13,000M2 BUILDING
The BIOMA Center, to be built on the Pamplona Campus of the University of Navarra over the next few years, is a project that combines research, training and environmental and scientific knowledge dissemination in a single space.
One third of the space will be dedicated to teaching, another third to environmental research and a third area will be devoted to the Science Museum and scientific knowledge dissemination activities. There will also be an Innovation Factory space for the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation.
02 / SOCIAL IMPACT
The BIOMA Center aims to generate a positive effect among the different target audiences, some of which are external (companies, schools, members of the general public) while others are internal (students, professors, researchers, and administrative personnel).
Academic community
To become a source of scientifc data and evidence; and provide innovative solutions to the most urgent challenges.
Companies
Talent. To attract young people with comprehensive training from the perspective of sustainability, as well as entrepreneurial skills.
Educational community
To use knowledge to awaken passion for science and raise public awareness.
General Public
To make the University of Navarra a reliable reference on global challenges.
03 / THE project
SCIENTIFIC CULTURE
To expose all audiences to scientific knowledge through experience, reflection and a commitment to science and nature.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Dissemination, awareness and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of change, and inspiration for the development of new initiatives.
04 / COLLABORATE TO INCREASE YOUR IMPACT
The University of Navarra finances its regular activities through the enrollment fees paid by students. However, undergraduate and research scholarships and the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure are financed through donations from alumni, companies, philanthropic institutions and friends from all over the world.
By donating to the BIOMA Center project, individuals and institutions know that their contribution has an impact on the present, as well as future projects.
COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS
- Government of Spain
- Government of Navarre
- Atlantic Copper
- Balearia
- Campus Home
- Cosentino
- Elecnor
- Endesa
- Caja Navarra Foundation
- "la Caixa" Foundation
- Loro Parque Foundation
- Ramón Areces Foundation
- group Sesé Logistics
- group Reifs
- Ubesol group
- Laboral Kutxa
- RNB Laboratories
- Lucasiñas
- Mascato
- Mercadona
- Molins
- Pontegadea Investments
- Telefónica
- Torreal
SPONSORS AND OTHER PARTNERS OF THE SCIENCE MUSEUM
- ACUNSA Health Insurancealud
- FECYT Innovation
- Caja Navarra Foundation
- LILLY Foundation
- SACYR Foundation
- Laboral Kutxa
THEY SUPPORT THE RESEARCH OF THE BIODIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE
- Sanitas Foundation
- Campus Home
With the collaboration of:
UNIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
STRATEGY 2025
The University of Navarra's Strategy 2025 aims to contribute to the resolution of the challenges posed by society through its research, teaching and welfare work.
Sustainable development and caring for people and the environment provide are the reference for project orientation. Strategy 2025 has a three-part structure: transformative education, an interdisciplinary university and research with impact and focus.
