We Announce the Recepients of Our Awards!
The Vice-Rectorate for International Research Projects (UNIR Research) is pleased to announce the recepients of the 2026 International Research Awards. This initiative aims to recognise research excellence, scientific impact, and international leadership among the academic and research staff, as well as the administrative staff, of Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR).
These awards reflect our university’s commitment to promoting high-quality, innovative research that contributes to the development of society and serves its needs. This year’s submissions across the different award categories highlight the quality and diversity of the research activities carried out by UNIR’s academic and research staff.
Following an evaluation process conducted by the International Evaluation Committee, the award winners are:
- International Research Academic Activity with the Greatest Impact Award: Awarded to Rebeca Sánchez Vázquez, in recognition of her sustained and growing involvement in international research projects, culminating in her role as Principal Investigator of the Green Circle project, which focuses on micro-credentials in the construction sector.
- Scientific Leadership in International Research Projects Award: Awarded to Alexandra Santamaría Urbieta, in recognition of her outstanding role as Principal Investigator of the iGLUE project, which focuses on implementing game-based learning through escape rooms.
- Best Management in International Research Project Award: Awawrded to Stefania Aceto, in recognition of her excellent management of the European project ARISA (Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance).
- Best International Research Project Award: Awarded to the Medici project, Good Practices on Digital Inclusion to Support Cohesion and Integration. The project’s administrative manager, Joaquín Alonso Andaluz, will receive the award on behalf of the entire project team, including José Carlos San José and Stefania Aceto.
Congratulations to all the award recepients!