For over two decades, CEU has
recognised individuals from various fields who contribute to societal
improvement, upholding the values of Christian humanism championed by the institution.
During the celebration of the XXVII edition of the CEU Ángel Herrera Awards,
distinctions were awarded for research and pedagogical and teaching innovation
by our professors and researchers, as well as for solidarity, at Universidad
CEU San Pablo.
Best Research in the
Field of Experimental Sciences
The research group led by María M. Escribese, director of the
Institute of Advanced Molecular Medicine (IMMA) and vice-dean of Research at
the School of Medicine, has been awarded the CEU Ángel Herrera Award for the
Best Research in the Field of Experimental Sciences for their work titled: 'The Role of Platelets as Key Mediators in
Inflammatory Diseases.' The article shows, for the first time, that
platelets from severe allergic patients are different from those belonging to
healthy subjects; and therefore, they could be functioning differently in these
patients, aiding in the maintenance of chronic inflammation.
This knowledge provides a new
target for developing therapies for severe allergic patients. Furthermore, as
different chronic inflammatory diseases share molecular mechanisms, this work
opens new lines of research for developing therapeutic pathways for other
pathologies, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and
cancer.
The group of authors of this
article is composed of Carmela Pablo,
Elena Izquierdo, Javier Sánchez, Leticia Mera, and Cristina
Gómez, from Universidad CEU San Pablo, Alfredo
Iglesias, María del Mar Reañoy,
and José Luis Bueno, from Puerta del
Hierro Hospital; and Tiak Ju Tan, Janice A. Layhadi, and Mohamed H. Shamji, from the Imperial
College NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (London).
Best Research in the
Field of Humanities and Social Sciences
Lourdes García, professor of Literary Theory and
Comparative Literature, has received the CEU Ángel Herrera Award ex aequo for
the Best Research in the Field of
Humanities and Social Sciences for the work 'The Language of Colour in the Bible.' It was published in
collaboration with Emanuela Valeriani, from Università la Sapienza, Anna Angelini, from the University of
Zurich, Carlos Santos, from the
University of Salamanca, and Marina
Salvador, from the Complutense University of Madrid.
The aim of this study is to
provide the modern reader with the meaning of colour terms related to hues of green
to determine what colour they express and the underlying symbolism, thereby illuminating
the theological message of the Bible. It highlights that the biblical corpus,
as it progresses over time, becomes increasingly coloured: the chromatic
sobriety of the Hebrew version is reinterpreted by the LXX, which adds colour
to its translation, making it explicit in those Hebrew pericopes where colour
is latent. Thus, the research reveals that, in the Bible, creation is dressed
in green, emotions cloud the faces of men, and pale death devours colour and,
with it, life.
Pedagogical and Didactic
Innovation in Universities and Schools
Covadonga Lorenzo, a professor of Architecture at
the Institute of Technology, along with professors Kimberly Galbraith, Carmen
del Pozo, Sara Martínez, and Gema Canales from Colegio CEU
Montepríncipe, have been awarded the CEU Ángel Herrera Award for Pedagogical and Didactic Innovation in Universities for their work 'Collaborative Design of Public Spaces
within the Framework of Child-Friendly Communities.'
The proposal is part of the 'Child-Friendly Cities' work line, an
international proposal that originated at the UN conference on Human Rights.
The initiative has allowed Architecture students to learn how to design an
intervention in an urban space, incorporating the end users into the design
process. Additionally, the authors have explored collaborative work techniques
for urban design, an innovative methodology in urban planning to involve
citizens in the design of public spaces.
On the other hand, Félix Hernando, Mª Isabel Castilla, Mª
Concepción Pérez, and Federico de
Isidro, professors of Architecture at the Institute of Technology, have
been awarded the CEU Ángel Herrera Award for Pedagogical and Didactic Innovation in Schools for their work 'Real
and Competitive Application of High School Mathematics and Physics. The Battle
of Structural Ingenuity.'
The project proposes a direct and
real application of physics content (Newton's laws) and mathematics (discussion
of equation systems) to the analysis and design of bridge and building
structures. The activity stimulates curiosity in students and the feeling of
importance and usefulness of learning in their school years. It is a
competitive game that reinforces their analytical abilities, debate skills, and
collective intelligence while fostering the development of their transversal
competencies of organisation, leadership, teamwork, time and pressure
management, and fosters interpersonal relationships and collaborative spirit.
Best International
Collaborative Project in the Teaching Field
Carmen Pérez, Paola Otero, Carolina
Hurtado, Fernanda Rey-Stolle,
and Rocío de la Iglesia, professors
at the School of Pharmacy, have received the CEU Ángel Herrera Award for the Best International Collaborative Project
in the Teaching Field for their work 'Your
career opportunities worldwide in the sectors of Pharmacy, Biotechnology,
Nutrition & Dietetics.'
Internal Initiative for
Innovation in Management and Services
José Antonio Alonso and Juan Ignacio Sanz, professors at the School of Humanities and
Communication Sciences, have received the CEU Ángel Herrera Award ex aequo for
the Internal Initiative for Innovation
in Management and Services for the project 'Implementation of a digital badge system to improve evidence management
and career development at CEU.'
Solidarity
Ana Jiménez, Amable Manuel Cima, Mª Pilar
Egea, Fernando Miralles, Mª Esther Rincón, Javier Feito, and Carlos
Monfort, professors of Psychology at the School of Medicine, have received
the CEU Ángel Herrera Award for Solidarity
for the project CEU HUMANO. Network
of cooperation and solidarity support in the CEU Community. United for a good cause.'