The Universidad Europea de Madrid began its activity in 1989 as an affiliated centre of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. It was approved as a private university by Act of Parliament on 17 July 1995. The UEM is a member of Laureate International Universities, the first global network of private universities, which brings together higher education institutions in 20 countries around the world with over 500,000 students on their 100 campuses. All the universities in the network share the same sign of identity: the Laureate seal, a model that is based on integrating English as a second language by exploiting the new information technologies to the full and creating a highly practical, internationally recognized curriculum. The UEM’s primary mission is to become a reference point for university quality, forming leaders and professionals able to respond successfully to the needs of the new global society. The UEM actively promotes its research and its links with the business world. The whole university is involved in the process of disseminating the new knowledge generated by the UEM’s research in a clear commitment to social progress and in response to the demands of the wider community. The UEM’s research groups and research lines include (listed by faculty and area): Faculty of Communication and Humanities: UEM-PODCAST Lines of research: - Teaching and new technologies - Radio broadcasting - Multidisciplinary teaching methods - Applying podcasting to other fields UEM Communications and International Relations: Lines of research: - International relations and policy Translation and Languages: Lines of research: - Studies of lexical availability - Sitting foreign language exams in standardized Spanish - Language and immigration - Language in the media - Translation Technologies - Translation and language teaching methodology POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL: Intelligent Systems: Lines of research: - Information retrieval and multilingual-based systems, automatic reply system, information portals, specialized search engines modelled to users’ needs, Human/machine interaction, Advanced user interfaces - Natural language analysis systems - Text document processing based on analysis techniques, Services, applications and uses, - Content security Systems SCE (Systems and Control Engineering): Lines of research: - Advanced control systems - Computer Vision - Robotics - Telematics and real-time Systems Atmospheric Physics and Infrared Remote Sensing: Lines of research: - Determining emission rates of gaseous pollutants produced by road traffic - Road traffic characterization - Remote sensing of gas in landfills, motorways, agricultural facilities and remote sensing of volcanic gases - Studies of the spectral behaviour of the skin in physiotherapy treatments in several regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, especially in infrared Organic Synthesis. Pharmaceutical design: Lines of research: - Synthesis of anticancer drugs that interfere with the system for transmitting signs induced by oncogenes Faculty of Health Sciences: Exercise Physiology Lines of research: - Physiological and genetic bases of the superiority of African runners: Applications for training Spanish runners and identifying talent in our country - Prescription of physical exercise to alleviate fatigue and improve the welfare of cancer survivors - Molecular and physiological-based modulators of phenotypic expression in myophosphorylase deficiency, McArdle´s disease: effects of programmed physical training in muscle function and physical ability of patients Neuroscience: Lines of research - Characterizing normal and epileptic rhythms - Mechanisms for synchronizing epileptic activity - Pathological characterization of epileptic hippocampus in rats Biomedicine and Biopathology Lines of research - Genetic polymorphisms and clinical applications, Cytochrome P450 and pharmacogenetics - Clinical toxicology of drug addiction - Genetic polymorphisms and exercise - Human population genetics - Forensic biology Oral medicine and special patients Lines of research - Systemic pathology and oral cavities - Detecting helicobacter pylori in saliva and dental plaque through the PCR technique - Oral disease prevalence in geriatric patients - Solid organ transplantation and oral cavity - Dental management protocol in ASD sufferers Sports Sciences New applications of physical exercise for health Lines of research - New technological applications of physical exercise for health - New methodological resources in physical exercise for health - Prevention of injuries due to musculoskeletal deficiency - Normative values of maximum flexion and extensor strength of the isometric and dynamic trunk - Assessment of physical activity levels and determinants of practice - Effects of physical exercise on individuals with metabolic disorders College of Art and Architecture I-PAO – International Projects, Advanced Architecture Organization Lines of research - Development of contemporary megacities at the beginning of the twenty-first century - Advanced planning of new cities The University Extramural Department, one of the main promoters of extra-curricular participation in the University, runs a large number of activities for students. Many are organized by the students themselves: the Paradigma theatre, the Jacarandá contemporary dance group, musical groups of all genres, the Campus Cinema, the Book club, the GLUEM club (the association of free-software and Linux users), the Motor club, the Photography club, summer courses organized by various faculties and departments and, of course, the UEM International Club which helps the growing number of international students to join in University life and to exchange impressions and experiences with Spanish students thinking of going abroad to study. In addition, the UEM organizes the annual dance festival jointly with the town council of Villaviciosa de Odón. University Extramural Department, Building A: extension.universitaria@uem.es The international dimension is an essential element of the UEM philosophy. Students who wish to do so can spend a minimum of 6 months abroad as part of their degree. In addition, the UEM’s links with leading universities around the world mean that students learn and share classes with students and lecturers from different countries and cultures. The UEM’s international training programs include exchange programs with universities in the Laureate Network in Europe, America and Asia, the Erasmus exchange program with over 200 destinations throughout Europe, and bilateral agreements with leading universities in the UK and the US. For more information, contact the International Relations Department, Building B – Ground Floor Tel. +34 912 115 559 e-mail: International@uem.es 'The Universidad Europea de Madrid’s campus in Villaviciosa de Odón offers students an ideal study environment and places the latest technological resources at their disposal to help them deal successfully with all aspects of university life. The UEM is the first Spanish university to provide an unrestricted wireless Internet connection from anywhere on campus. Specialized laboratories: radio and television studios, architecture workshops and classrooms, environmental science laboratories, nursing and dentistry simulators, anatomy and histology, in addition to exercise physiology laboratories, a language lab, translation and interpreting booths, and so on. The UEM also has a radio station, a newspaper (El Universitario) and a travel agency. New additions include the simulated hospital and crime lab (Biomedicine/Biopathology R&D Laboratory), with the latest clinical and genetic analysis equipment, where research is carried out in sexology, viral loads, toxicology, genetic diagnosis and forensic biology. Completing the services for students at the Villaviciosa de Odón campus, the University has two ''Leonardo da Vinci'' halls of residence with room for 528 students, a library, cafeterias, open access computer rooms, extra-curricular activities, a university sports centre, a weights gym, a heated pool, an outdoor pool, an indoor sports hall, squash courts, aerobics studios, tennis courts, paddle courts, a soccer pitch and an athletics track. Other UEM centres in the city of Madrid include: A University polyclinic with a dual function: offering medical care to patients from the community, and training medical students in the specialities of dentistry, optometry, podiatry and physiotherapy. The polyclinic fulfils an important social role by providing first-class medical care for the Autonomous Community of Madrid. University dental hospital, for specialized dentistry students. Both have over 56 treatment rooms. La Moraleja Campus, located in one of Madrid’s leading business areas, hosts the UEM’s most prestigious postgraduate schools. The University offers a wide variety of postgraduate programs specializing in Health Sciences, Physical Activity and Sports, Economics, Law and Business, Communications, Art, and Architecture. It also boasts three postgraduate schools: the IEDE Business School, the Real Madrid School of University Studies, and the School of Constructions. ' UEM has over 11,000 students. Three main features establish it as one of Spain’s leading universities: The international dimension The University is a member of the Laureate International Universities network, a network of accredited campus-based and online universities with over 500,000 students spread over 20 countries. As a Laureate university, the EUM welcomes students of over 22 nationalities. The possibility of carrying out internships abroad, gaining dual degrees at foreign universities worldwide, receiving an Erasmus grant or receiving part or all of the tuition in English are just some of the advantages offered by the UEM. A strong professional vocation All the UEM’s courses are designed with the realities of the business world in mind. The theoretical aspects of a degree need to be applied in practice, and, in addition to providing the very latest resources, the UEM organizes supervised internships at nationally and internationally recognized companies and institutions. Commitment to academic excellence in the 21st century. The Universidad Europea de Madrid is one of the pioneers in the construction of the European Higher Education Area. It led the way in introducing the new bachelor’s degrees and was among the first to use teaching methods that promote student-centred learning. The University provides individual attention to students and actively encourages them to make the most of their abilities. An example of this is the series of special programs organized for high-performing students.

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