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Introduction

Occupational safety and health has evolved from mere regulatory compliance into a strategic field that improves the quality of employment, protects workers’ health, and anticipates the challenges of today’s workplace. In this context, universities play a vital role in training professionals committed to well-being and social sustainability from a scientific and multidisciplinary perspective.

The Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) held the awards ceremony for the 1st Bachelor's Degree Thesis Competition Bachelor's Degree fo_img) organized by the IRSST-UFV Chair as part of European Week for Safety and Health at Work.

The event took place on Thursday, October 23, at 5:00 p.m. and was attended by representatives from the Regional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IRSST) of the Community of Madrid, UFV, and Quirónprevención, as well as the award-winning students, their advisors, family members, and friends.

University Recognition of a Culture of Prevention

The IRSST-UFV Chair, established in 2023, aims to promote research and innovation in the field of occupational risk prevention, particularly among vulnerable groups. Alberto López Rosado, UFV’s vice president for research, highlighted the importance of this initiative: “Our university has 25 chairs with a special focus on the individual and their environment. This one promotes real interaction between research, students, and society.”

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Alberto López Rosado, Vice President for Research at UFV.

Awards presented by category and recognized authors

First Prize – Ergonomics and Psychosociology Category:

**Víctor Hernández Blas**, for his work focusing on psychosocial risks.<br/> Presented by: **Leopoldo Álvarez Martín** (Quirónprevención)

First Prize – Occupational Medicine and Health Promotion Category:

**Diego García de Paredes** (UFV), for a proposal for an initiative focused on workplace well-being.<br/> Presented by: **Martha Pulido Pingarrón** (IRSST)

Second Prize – Occupational Medicine and Health Promotion Category:

**Miguel Rodríguez**, **Manuel Anglada**, and **Guillermo Turégano**, for a multidisciplinary study on occupational health.<br/> Presented by: **Enrique Colino Acevedo** (UFV)

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Winners of the First Edition of the Bachelor's Degree Thesis Competition Bachelor's Degree TFG) organized by the IRSST-UFV Chair

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Mónica Samper Rivas, Director of Safety, Health, and Well-being and co-director of the chair, emphasized the significance of these awards: “We want to recognize the effort, talent, and commitment of those who have chosen to conduct research in occupational health and well-being.” Enrique Colino Acevedo, co-director of the chair, presented one of the awards to authors Miguel and Guillermo, who expressed their gratitude for the support of UFV, the chair, and their advisors.

Martha Pulido Pingarrón, Secretary General of the IRSST, presented the award to Diego García, a student at UFV. “This project has allowed me to reaffirm my calling: knowing that what I do helps improve the lives of others,” the student said. Pulido congratulated the award winners and emphasized the need to continue promoting a culture of prevention from within the university: “We want young people to become familiar with the role of the prevention technician. There is still much to be done.”

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Monica Samper Rivas, Director of Safety, Health, and Wellness and Co-Director of the Chair

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Emilio Conde Herce, Secretary General, and Leopoldo Álvarez Martín, Director of Institutional Relations, at Quirónprevención, have warned of a shortage of specialized professionals: “There is a gap between what is taught and what the workplace demands. We need more trained prevention specialists.”

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Martha Pulido, Secretary General of the IRSST, during her speech.

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Leopoldo Álvarez Martín presented the award to Víctor Hernández Blas, who said: “Thank you for making these awards possible and for bringing the professional world into the classroom. We must also combat psychosocial risks.”

The first edition of the Bachelor's Degree Thesis Competition, Bachelor's Degree by the IRSST-UFV Chair, has established a line of work that bridges university education with the real-world challenges of the workplace. This initiative reinforces Francisco de Vitoria University’s commitment to applied research, inter-institutional collaboration, and the training of professionals capable of making a positive impact on society through knowledge, prevention, and patient care.

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Leopoldo Álvarez Martín, Director of Institutional Relations at Quirónprevención, during his remarks to the attendees.

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Introduction

University Recognition of a Culture of Prevention

Awards presented by category and recognized authors

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

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Introduction

University Recognition of a Culture of Prevention

Awards presented by category and recognized authors

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

Awards for Work with Academic and Social Impact

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