Last Tuesday, 22 November, the Social Council of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) presented the tablets awarded each year to the Economics Olympiad finalists, held last March. The event took place at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism (FEET).
The award recipients were Adrián Martínez Castro, from IES La Minilla (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria); José Carlos Marrero Castillo, from IES Támara (San Bartolomé de Tirajana); and Irene Lorenzo García, from IES Teror. All three students are currently pursuing their studies at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism: Adrián and Irene are enrolled in the Double Degree in Business Administration and Management and Tourism. At the same time, José Carlos chose the Degree in Economics. Last June, the three students also took part in the national stage of the Olympiad, held at the University of Alicante, where they had the opportunity to share the experience with students from across the country.
The Social Council’s award was given to the finalists who chose to pursue their university studies at the ULPGC.
During the event, the teacher Mª Isabel Ortega Suárez, from IES Guanarteme, was also recognized for her contribution, as her group of students achieved the highest average score among all participating schools.
The awards ceremony was attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Mª Victoria Ruiz Mallorquí, and the Secretary of the Social Council, Miguel Ángel Acosta, who highlighted the high quality of the University and the commitment of its teaching staff and students. Acosta also expressed his gratitude to the Faculty and the secondary schools for their participation in initiatives such as this one.
Finally, the Vice-Dean for Students, Digital Communication and Culture announced that the 2026 edition of the Economics Olympiad will be launched soon.