The professor at Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) Noelia Valle has been selected as a finalist in the Education category of the 2026 Creadores Awards, organized by the newspaper 20minutos, for her science outreach project La Pizarra de Noe, a YouTube channel dedicated to making physiology and health sciences accessible to students and the general public.
The nomination recognizes a project that has surpassed 100,000 subscribers and that began as a support tool for her students. Since then, La Pizarra de Noe has established itself as a platform for science communication in Spanish based on clear explanations,rigour , and visual formats adapted to the digital environment. Noelia Valle pioneered an innovative teaching methodology for her work in Physiology in the Biomedicine and Biotechnology undergraduate programs, establishing herself as a leader in educational innovation by combining scientific knowledge, pedagogical innovation, student support, and commitment to society.
The winner of the category will be announced during the Creadores Awards gala, to be held on June 24 at CaixaForum Madrid. In this edition, the Education category features projects in which the transmission of knowledge plays a central role.
“It is encouraging that awards like these include an Education category to highlight the importance of teaching beyond the classroom. But beyond that, the fact that science and academia—fields known for rigour seriousness, and sometimes seen as distant from society—are recognized as having social value should fill us with pride,” said Noelia Valle.
A project that began in the classroom and is open to the public
La Pizarra de Noe began as an educational resource designed to help students understand complex scientific concepts. Over time, the project has expanded its scope to become a channel followed by students, teachers, and anyone interested in physiology, biology, and the functioning of the human body.
The key to the channel’s growth lies in a combination of pedagogical clarity, scientific precision, and an approachable communication style. Through visual aids and accessible explanations, Noelia Valle transforms complex concepts into understandable content without compromising the rigour in an academic setting.
The nomination for the 2026 Creators Awards also highlights the value of new digital formats as tools for learning and knowledge transfer. In a context where students consume information through multiple channels, initiatives such as La Pizarra de Noe demonstrate how university teaching can extend its impact beyond the classroom.
Scientific Outreach with Institutional Recognition
Noelia Valle’s career had already been recognized at other events. In 2023, she received an award at the Ciencia en Español Awards for her work in science communication and her ability to make biology and physiology accessible to a wide audience. In 2024, she also received the Award for Best Outreach Initiative, presented by the Spanish Society of Physiological Sciences, in recognition of her contribution to the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
These awards reflect a long-standing commitment to communicating science in a rigorous, understandable way that is connected to students’ real needs. In the case of La Pizarra de Noe, science communication is not viewed as an activity separate from teaching, but rather as a natural extension of the university’s educational mission.
A faculty committed to educational innovation
Noelia Valle’s selection as a finalist highlights the quality of the UFV faculty and its ability to incorporate methodologies, languages, and channels that promote learning.
In the field of health sciences, this approach to teaching is particularly important. Training future healthcare professionals requires not only technical expertise, but also the ability to explain, communicate, and convey knowledge responsibly.
With this nomination, Francisco de Vitoria University reinforces its commitment to teaching that makes an impact both inside and outside the classroom and to the transfer of knowledge that benefits society. The recognition of La Pizarra de Noe confirms the value of a university that teaches, conducts research, and communicates in order to bring knowledge to those who want to learn.
