A walk through time at IE University’s Aula Magna
But do you know exactly what it means, or the history behind it? Read on to find out more! What’s in a name? The word Aula Magna translates to “great hall.” But despite its Latin name, IE University’s Aula Magna isn’t as old as other parts of the Segovia Campus, such as the Archaeology Room. […]
Sofia rediscovers innovation in the UNSSC-IE Summer Research Program
The Summer Research Program is a joint initiative launched by IE University’s Bachelor in International Relations in partnership with the UN System Staff College (UNSSC). Not only did she meet and develop relationships with “brilliant and helpful” UN professionals, but she also improved her ability to write research papers, work in teams and interact with […]
Camila Monguzzi: An entrepreneur giving back to IE University
Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m Peruvian and Argentinian, and I studied the Bachelor in Communication & Digital Media at IE University. In September 2018, in the midst of my studies, I created my first startup called Fitclub Collective. Fast forward to today, it’s now my job and everyday motivation. We currently have a […]
IE University Theater Club: The show must go on!
They say that crises have the power to bring out the best in us, generating bonds between people that we never could have imagined. Nivedita Huple and Alessandro Rota can attest to this today. The emergence of the pandemic was a real blow to these two students, who lead the IE University Theater Club. They […]
From the tennis court to the classroom: a story of determination and motivation
Amanda speaks on her goals and her experiences thus far at IE University. Check out what she had to say below. Why did you choose to study the Bachelor in Business Administration at IE University? IE University was the only university I applied to because I knew it was the only place where I wanted […]
IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities: channel your creativity
What are the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities? The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities are annual awards that celebrate the IE University community’s creativity. The celebrated works are produced by students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and the awards are proudly hosted by the IE Foundation and the IE Arts & Humanities Division. There […]
IE University Creativity Center presents Casa Film Arts Festival
Organized by the IE Creativity Center and produced by IE Campus Life, the festival is in collaboration with Filmin with the support of Cines Luz de Castilla and the Real Casa de la Moneda of Segovia. “Casa is a hybrid project—it combines online content with face-to-face content, which aims to give visibility to the unique […]
Making sweet melodies and memories at IE Music Club
Our extensive range of clubs allows students to disconnect from their daily routines and reconnect with their passions. In fourth-year business administration and law student Carla Costa’s case, that’s music.
Enabling initiatives beyond the classroom
Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations student Quentin Emiliano De Las Peñas had been boxing for five years before joining IE University and had truly fallen in love with the sport. However, when he first arrived he found that there was no boxing club to allow him to pursue his passion. He was […]
Cycling for Change: IE University 2021 graduate Giorgio Fouarge to bike from Madrid to Brussels for NGO
To mark the end of five years in Madrid, Giorgio has committed to cycling 1,700 kilometers from the Spanish capital to his home in Brussels as part of the sustainability initiative Bike for Kivu. The cycling adventure will raise funds for Ngangi, a Congolese NGO based in the region of Kivu. Not only is it […]
Gaining a global perspective to make an impact at home
With interests as broad as writing, political science, philosophy, and culture, Justin describes the Bachelor in International Relations at IE University as the “perfect fusion” of everything he could ask for. He chose IE University as the “best of any of the universities” that he was investigating during his senior year of high school, and […]
IE University’s Creativity Center hosts “Cycles,” an exhibition that encapsulates our students’ post-pandemic optimism
Entitled “Cycles,” this new exhibition sheds light on the creative universe devised by our undergraduate students, as well as their optimistic and hopeful vision for a better future. The collection gathers together students’ work from the last year. Marked by the pandemic and its deep emotional impact, the work can be seen until September. Sketches, […]
Launching the IE Behavioral Science Week
Held from May 12 to 14, the IE Behavioral Science Week is the first annual student-led initiative dedicated to all things BeSci. During this action-packed week, participants can attend webinars and workshops as they discover how applied BeSci impacts a huge array of sectors—from policymaking to design and finance. Eduarda Uliana noticed a lack of […]
An Oneiric Home with Mutant Objects
The art and architecture collective Casa Antillón has turned the IE University Creativity Center—located in the old Real Casa de la Moneda in Segovia—into an artistic installation. A reflection on domestic space, the exhibition transports us to a place we thought we were used to, but which the pandemic has revealed to be curiously unfamiliar. Through architectural design and […]
Masa Haikal: The why, how, and where behind the HST Mentor Program
Masa Haikal, a mentor for students in the Bachelor of Behavior and Social Sciences, tells about her experience. I’m happy to be one of the four students chosen to be mentors in the HST Mentor Program. As you all know, the Bachelor of Behavior and Social Sciences is a new degree program at IE University, […]
Creativity and Chaos: Two sides of the same coin
Combining both online and in-person events (following strict health and safety protocols), Crack your Chaos involved the participation of departments from across IE University and outside. Juan Carlos Redondo Antona, Casa de la Moneda Coordinator and Manager of IE Creativity Center, shared his thoughts on another successful edition of Creativity Day. He was joined by […]
IE University Behavioral Economics Club: Creating connections across the world
I have always been fascinated by human behavior and social interactions, which led me to live in several different countries and learn new languages. I have a thirst for understanding other cultures and continuously learn about behavior patterns. After living in The Netherlands, Malta, France, and Italy, I decided to come to Spain to study […]
Empowering women worldwide: IE University’s Girl Up Club is at the forefront of change
Avantika Pal, Wadad Fady Assaf, Ane Casajús, Isabella Ochoa, and Marta Ortiz have founded an official IE University chapter of the Girl Up Club. We sat down with them to talk about their new club, which operates under the umbrella of the worldwide organization. What is IEU Girl Up Club’s mission? As one of 3,500 […]
International Women’s Day 2021: Fostering Female Entrepreneurs
Read on to discover how IE University has supported Nur in her exciting and dynamic journey. An entrepreneur at heart Originally from Madrid, Nur Younis is an entrepreneur at heart. She began studying the Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations in 2019. True to the innovative spirit of the IE University community, Nur […]
IE University Launches its First-Ever “Women and Sports” Drawing Contest
To encourage the inclusion of women in sports, especially during early childhood and youth, IE University is launching the first-ever “Women and Sports” Drawing Contest, open to high-school students in Segovia. The contest, which is sponsored by the Junta of Castile and León, is organized by IE University’s Gender Equality Office and IEU Athletics, the […]
Teresa Olombrada explains how the IEU Photo Club cracked their chaos at IE Creativity Day
IE Creativity Day engages the community and is an opportunity to touch on inner values, exhibiting a different theme, and spirit, every year. This year’s theme, Crack your chaos, explored various interpretations of the combination of chaos and creativity. The 2021 edition maintained sanitary protocols while offering online and face-to-face content. With participation from the […]
IE University opens a new space on campus dedicated to the Creativity Center
Whoever walks down the second-floor corridors at the Santa Cruz la Real campus in Segovia will discover a space that will forever leave a mark: the new corner at IE University’s Creativity Center, designed by Meteorito studio and developed by Segovian artist, Alberto Fernández Hurtado. A combination of yellow, fuchsia, and blue over a black […]
The IEU Rotaract Club in collaboration with the AECC: Treating cancer during a pandemic
With new restrictions and earlier curfews adjusted throughout the regions of Spain, it’s clear that this pandemic has no intention of slowing down until vaccines become more available to the general public. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be traumatic to nearly everyone, it’s easy to forget the sacrifices that others have made for […]
IE University’s Debate Club hosts its first annual conference, IEMUN 2020—totally virtual
Public speaking and persuasion are key skills in many professions, and are tools that will serve you throughout life. With that in mind, the IEU Debate Club aims to improve and refine its members’ debate and argumentation techniques through national and international competitions against other universities—all while having a good time.
Interview with IE University’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Over the past six months, the world has experienced an influx of social activism through both social media and protests for institutional action. In response, a group of students at IE University formed a committee with the intention to hold their university community accountable for the same values.
A first-year student on IE University, Liquid Learning and creating unforgettable memories
Edwin Marmolejos is a 17-year-old, first-year student of the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Data and Business Analytics. He was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where he stayed until his senior year of high school, which he spent in the United States. Now, he’s broadening his horizons once more, having recently moved to Segovia in Spain.
Liquid Learning: keeping the dream alive during the pandemic
Dominican Republic, 18 years old and first year Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics student, Leslie De La Cruz Martinez, shares her experiences so far at IE University.
IE University architecture student builds extra-curricular success
This year, she took the plunge into a worldwide competition for university students, as well as building connections between the two communities she’s part of. She shared her experience of the contest with us, and offered a little advice to her peers. Tell us why you chose to study architecture at IE University? Since childhood, […]
Virtual study space: A dynamic space to socialize and learn
The closure of the world’s leading universities due to the coronavirus included the closure of university libraries. These gateways to knowledge also serve as the heart of social life on many campuses, where students don’t only spend hours doing homework and studying, but also networking or even meeting their future partners or business associates. IE […]
Guggenheim Museum brings art closer to IE University
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, art stands out as a key force in contributing to our continued well-being. No matter where we found ourselves during the confinement, art and collective expression—whether film, television, music or painting—were central to the momentary joys that we all experienced while stuck at home.
Diane Ana Valat: Life as a policy intern at the Embassy of New Zealand during COVID-19
Diane Ana Valat is in the penultimate year of her Dual Degree in Laws and International Relations and the president of the IE Ethics and Compliance Club at IE University. After working as a legal compliance intern at Capgemini last summer, this year she decided to apply to an internship related to international relations. When […]
At IE University #WEAREREADY
IE University has been working vigorously since the onset of the health crisis with the aim of protecting the well-being of the institution’s students, teachers and staff, and guaranteeing the continuity of academic activity. More than 7,000 students from 140 countries continued their training exclusively online during the weeks of confinement.
Taking life by the reins with Carolina Villanueva
Originally from Asturias in the north of Spain, Carolina Villanueva Suarez has lived in over 13 countries around the world and most recently lived in Manhattan, New York. She is currently in her second year at IE University pursuing a Dual Degree in Law and International Relations. She also represents Spain as an equestrian show jumper.
Transferring to IE University: Jorge San Román’s story
As an institution that prides itself on diversity, every year we welcome undergraduate transfer students from all over the world. These students enrich all aspects of our university and community. From overcoming challenges to achieving hard-earned success, they each bring a unique story to their new school.
Passions, plagiarism, and presenting at TEDexIE with Ibrahim Al -Marashi
When most people write their PhD dissertations, they never imagine that their work might one day be seen as a catalyst for the Iraq War. We met with visiting professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi, whose article about Iraq’s secret police ended up being plagiarized by the UK government.
IEU Club Awards 2020: An online celebration
They did not disappoint—delivering an engaging event in a hybrid format that made use of IEU’s WOW room, with the award nominees featured on screen. Second year Bachelor in International Relations, and President of the Rotaract club, Sofia Kritikopoulos, also considered the event a resounding success. Although she had never attended an IEU Clubs Award ceremony before, […]
TEDxIEMadrid: A unique event in unprecedented times
Every TEDx event is a unique, community-based gathering where participants and viewers unleash new ideas, inspire, and inform. While every event is independently coordinated on a community-by-community basis, all TEDx events have certain features in common. Format TEDx events feature short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that focus on big ideas. They cover any […]
Podcasts and positivity: how IE University students spent time at home
Even when faced with challenging circumstances, IE University students are capable of incredible accomplishments. The recent lockdown may have stopped them from leaving their apartments—but it didn’t limit their ability to create an impact.
Feel the IE University spirit with IE Global Village day 2020
This year marks the 14th edition of the Global Village Day. Organized by the IEU Net Impact Club in collaboration with Campus Life, this annual celebration has become one of IE University’s hallmark events. The main purpose of the Global Village Day is to celebrate one of IE University’s key pillars—diversity.
Creativity at home: How IE University students found ways to be productive
During lockdown, many of us found ourselves with more time on our hands than normal. While these restrictions were challenging, for some of our dynamic students it gave them the opportunity to explore their artistic sides.
10 Tips for your freshman year at IE University
You’ve submitted your application, got that all-important acceptance letter and finally started getting ready for your first year at IE University. While you may know everything you need to know about your program, figuring out what to expect from student life is a different matter altogether. So how can you best prepare?
Uncovering irrationality: making sense of our behavior
If we’re supposed to be the most evolved species on this planet, then why are we still driven by self-destructive impulses?
The lessons coronavirus taught me 9,000km away from university
Sofia is a first-year student, read about her experience taking online classes in a new time zone and how she thinks the process is helping her grow.
The online race for Student Government
Before the end of every academic year, IE University holds elections for its upcoming Student Government.
IE Library tools: staying ahead of the pack
The IE Library capitalizes on cutting-edge technology to support the whole IE Community. It provides online resources that give our students the best professional opportunities, while doubling as a research hub. Thanks to the IE Library, our whole community is equipped with all the tools they need to stay ahead of the pack.
Eight ways music helps your productivity
When we think of studying or working, we picture quiet, peaceful environments with zero distractions. Yes, silent libraries full of dedicated students and tidy bedrooms with ample desk space come to mind—but sometimes such conditions aren’t always practical, or even ideal.
The Social Distancing Effect
As COVID-19 continues to move among us, societies across the world are attempting to keep up with the new challenges the pandemic brings. One important strategy in the world’s efforts to adapt to and control the virus is social distancing.
The move to online teaching: a professor’s experience
Amidst the COVID-19 global crisis, universities the world over are scrambling to move classes online. Fortunately, IE University has more than 20 years’ experience in cutting-edge online learning, and has been able to swiftly move 100% of classes to an online format. We sat down with a professor to hear what the experience has been like from a faculty member’s perspective.
The best online video conferencing tools—stay connected, keep working
Online video conferencing is not just the future, it’s the present for many businesses, educational and governmental institutions, and even friends and families.
The six best apps for online working
At first, studying online sounds like a primarily solo activity. After all, you can do it from the comfort of your home, without stepping foot inside a library or classroom. But online learning still involves being in classes with other people, working alongside them, and, at times, collaborating on group projects.
Best ways to study from home
There are heaps of benefits to being able to study remotely. You get to wake up a little later, save money on transport, and hang out in your pajamas all day. However, it’s easy to get off track with so many distractions.
IE University presents “Synesthesia,” a new proposal for Creativity Day
The IE University Creativity Center, located in the Segovia Royal Mint’s cultural building, hosted a new edition of Creativity Day entitled “Synesthesia,” under the leadership of IE University Campus Life.
Women in Business club: empowerment of women
Anabela Morey, Leader of IE University’s Women in Business Club, tells us about her journey to success.
We’re aware that we’re planting the seeds for women’s soccer in Segovia
Teresa Olombrada, a student of Law and International Relations from Segovia, is part of IE University’s women’s soccer team.
The School-Life Balance
Juggling school and life can be a challenge, but Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics student Ryan has found the right way to balance them both.
Meet Camila, a student who is cultivating her passion
Get to know Camila Barbagallo, a Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics student, who came to IE University with a plan of study that has slightly changed thanks to the opportunities she has received while on campus.
The beginning of a new chapter at the IE University graduation ceremony
The graduation ceremony marks the end of these students’ time at IE University, but in reality it is only the beginning. We would like to wish them luck in everything they do going forward!
6 tips for surviving complex negotiations
Taking part in complex negotiations is challenging, even for the world’s top diplomats, executives, and sales professionals.
Discovering Lupita’s passions
Medellín is the second-most-populated city in Colombia. It has recently been recognized as one of the best cities to live in South America. What’s more, just six years ago, it was crowned the most innovative city in the world in the “City of the Year” competition, which was organized by The Wall Street Journal, among […]
The LEAP Conference continues to inspire
IE University offers a number of events designed to inspire innovation, spark discussion, and promote collaboration throughout our community.
Another successful edition of the Global Village!
At IE University, our passion for diversity is reflected in our student body. With 75 percent of our students coming from outside of Spain.
The resources available to you as an IE University student
There are endless ways to push your studies to the next level at IE University. We encourage our students to take their learning far beyond the classroom, both on and off campus. By doing so, our students are able to build a unique profile that is attractive to employers, and they also can enjoy university life in the best way possible.
What does student-centered learning look like at IE University?
Student-centered learning: Before the classroom Before you experience our student-centered learning approach, we want to make sure you’re comfortable and happy here at IE University. To help get you all settled in, we provide a few resources. Student Services Student Services is there to make your transition to life in Spain as smooth as possible. […]
Degrees for the globally minded
As the next generation of game-changers, it is our time to take the wheel and steer the professional working landscape towards achieving increased efficiency across the globe. We are able to witness first-hand the advantages that working across different cultures brings and it is our chance to break down the barriers that impede this important […]
The best bachelor’s degrees for aspiring entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship pumps through our veins at IE University. It is the core of who we are, as each day on campus, students have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and pursue an entrepreneurial venture
A Day in the Life of a Behavior and Social Sciences Student
Step into Josefina Pérez’s shoes, a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences in Segovia, who shares with us what she loves most so far about her time at IE University.
Happy International Women’s Day from IE University
We have devised an International Women’s Day schedule, to bring to life the empowerment of women and allow our students to celebrate this special day.
La Casa de la Moneda exhibits great work from IEU design students
The exhibition will include blown-glass vases, glasses, and jars, elegant door knobs, studies of scissors and various models of wooden chairs, as well as the results of the visual design class in which students designed branding campaigns for several fictitious countries.
Thanksgiving dinner: get a taste of “home” at Segovia
IE University has organized a Thanksgiving dinner to make students feel “home” and remember the family roots.
Music & Math: Finding Time for Your Passions
In spite of having busy schedules, our students always find time to pursue their passions, typically through one of IE’s extracurricular activities.
IEU celebrates at the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities
Carlos Mas, Executive Vice President of the IE Foundation, kicked off the Third Annual IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities on Thursday September 20th 2018 with the following words to remember: “We need the humanities to understand the world. With them, we can make a difference.” This sentiment could easily define the event, which brought […]
The adventurous biker from the East
Turkish IE University student Marlon Kerim is crazy about vintage two-wheel vehicles and the city of Segovia.
The assistant to Fiji rugby at IE University
Ignacio Llopis, Dual Degree student in Business Administration and International Relations
Meet Lou, an inspiring and unstoppable student
Lou Ladoire belongs to Generation Z, which follows the millennials. This generation is made up of entrepreneurs who speak several languages, learn quickly, are self-taught, and know that a combination of talent and drive is what will ultimately open up a range of opportunities.
The Theater Club at IE University
“Memories of the Rose and the Lion,” a play that IE University students performed on the Aula Magna stage at the Santa Cruz la Real Campus.
IE Women Initiative #WomenPassItOn
At IE, we celebrate and empower women globally through education. Pass It On is a project created for IE women to establish a legacy.
Discover Segovia’s Casa de la Moneda
The Creativity Center is open to any Segovian or IE student looking for a place to work on their projects or anyone wanting to kick back and relax.
Solidarity in the Moroccan desert
Over these nine days, participants must complete seven demanding stages throughout Morocco, following the ancient routes of the Paris-Dakar rally.
The top 5 clubs at IE University
Our extra-curricular activities enhance your IE experience, providing you with the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and explore new skills.
Orientation Week: Welcome to your new home
There’s no doubt that starting university is a thrilling experience for everyone. For many, it’s the starting point of a successful professional future.
IE University students win the Sales & Trading Competition
We are happy to share that two IEU students, Phatcharapol Mongkolkamarat (BBALLB) and Gonzalo Merino Esparza (BBA), have won the Sales & Trading competition organized by the Asia Investment Banking Conference and HSBC, which brought together more than 300 students from approximately 50 renowned universities across the globe.
Leap Conference 2017: second edition
IE University students are famous for their entrepreneurial mindset. It should then come as no surprise that they frequently take the lead on new initiatives.
A warm Madrid welcome
Madrid has long been a beacon of opportunity for Spaniards seeking big-city life.
A historical setting to ignite imagination
Nestled between the medieval walls of old Segovia and the Eresma river, the Convent of Santa Cruz la Real is made up of layers of history.
Why taking a gap year before starting university is a good idea
There are plenty of benefits to taking a gap year between high school and university.
A day in the life of a madrileño
Madrid, Spain’s capital city is worldwide known for its cultural life, its architecture, the warm people and its sunshine.
Women in Tech: An interview with Teresa Ramos
Today, we are seeing an increasing number of women heading some of the most important tech companies in the world.