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Last Tuesday, the Lecture Hall of Module C at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism (FEET) hosted a conference by Ancor Suárez Alemán, PhD in Economics with a specialization in Port Competitiveness and European Maritime Transport Policy, and author of more than 100 publications on
infrastructure investment, financing, and governance, as well as Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

He currently serves as a Senior Specialist in PPPs at the Vice Presidency for Countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), based in Washington, D.C., where he leads support to 26 governments across Latin America and the Caribbean in strengthening institutional and regulatory
frameworks, planning and structuring projects, and promoting best practices in PPPs.

During his talk, Suárez Alemán shared his professional trajectory, highlighting the key role his education at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) played in it, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He emphasized that the solid theoretical and quantitative foundation gained at the Faculty equipped him with the tools needed to advance his career and discover his true vocation.

He also encouraged students to trust in the quality of their education and to continue their academic development “with confidence,” convinced that graduates of the program are well-prepared in economic theory and quantitative methods to face the challenges of the international job market.

The Faculty would like to thank Ancor for returning to share his experience and insights in a talk that will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration for current students and future graduates.

On October 9th, the European Business Ethics Network (EBEN) Research Conference became an important platform for scholars, professionals, and thought leaders to address pressing issues in business ethics. This conference aims to explore the intersection of business ethics, innovation, and sustainability, fostering dialogue on how organizations can conduct business responsibly while ensuring ethical decision-making and long-term social well-being.

In the latest edition held in Cádiz (Spain), researchers Daniel Dorta-Afonso, Deybbi Cuéllar-Molina, and Claudia Benítez-Núñez, from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), were awarded the Best Paper Award for their work titled “Impact of Algorithmic Management on the OCB of Food Delivery Platform Workers.”

This recognition highlights the relevance of the research carried out by the Faculty’s scholars in the field of business ethics and management within digital platforms.

We congratulate the awardees on this well-deserved recognition.

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) attended the “Audit Day – Canary Islands” event held last Friday, October 10, at the Hotel Santa Catalina. The invitation was extended by Javier Álvarez Cabrera, President of the 12th Territorial Group of Las Palmas of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Spain.

Alongside the Dean, professors from the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting at the ULPGC, Margarita Mesa Mendoza, Aurora Rodríguez Rodríguez, and Sonia Granados Suárez, also took part in the event.

The program combined reflections on the current state of auditing in Spain with presentations focused on artificial intelligence, professional strategies, and personal development, providing a comprehensive overview of the sector’s challenges and opportunities.

The closing ceremony featured remarks by the Rector of the ULPGC, Lluis Serra Majem, who emphasized the importance of the audits carried out at the University in various areas. He also invited professionals in the field to establish training partnerships with the ULPGC through university micro-credentials.

The Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism extends its gratitude for the invitation to the Dean and the participating professors and congratulates the organizers on the success of this event dedicated to auditing in the Canary Islands.

On Friday, October 3, a talk was held in the Assembly Hall of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, delivered by Juan Ferrer and organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Students of the ULPGC through the Alumni and Mentoring Office. During the session, Ferrer presented the DESPIERTA Project, which he leads as a consultant and speaker specializing in leadership and change management.

In his professional experience, Ferrer observes a growing intergenerational disconnect that affects both human and business dynamics. According to the expert, it is essential to open a sincere dialogue among young people, families, educators, and companies to redefine paradigms and build new ways of relating based on understanding and mutual collaboration.

Young people, families, teachers, and businesses often feel disoriented by the gap between communication expectations and reality. After conducting a period of research and interviews with executives, families, educators, and young people, the project identified an urgent need to support these four key groups—first, by encouraging self-criticism, and second, by providing tools that help each group better fulfill their roles.

The research revealed the importance of creating spaces for dialogue and reflection that enable each group to understand its role in the communication process. In this context, DESPIERTA serves as a platform for dialogue and mutual learning, designed to “awaken awareness,” foster active listening, and
promote both personal and collective growth.

The initiative aims to drive real change through joint reflection on current and future challenges, promoting critical thinking, and defining actions that facilitate growth for all parties involved. It also aims to connect individuals committed to generating positive social impact and transforming
intergenerational communication.

The event was very well received by students—mainly from the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism—who actively participated and posed several questions to the speaker during the discussion.

The Faculty expresses its gratitude to Juan Ferrer, as well as to the Vice-Rectorate for Students and the Alumni and Mentoring Office, for this initiative, which is primarily aimed at welcoming and supporting new university students.