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IE University and Madrid’s Teatro Real bring the opera to students from 140 countries
The screening of four operas in both campus of IE University will be preceded by a masterclass given by experts from Teatro Real.
IE University and the Friends of the Teatro Real Foundation today launched an educational project that will bring classical music and the world of opera to the academic institution’s students from 140 countries. Over the course of this academic year, IE University will screen four operas in the auditorium of IE Tower, its new technological and sustainable headquarters in Madrid, as well as at its historic campus in Segovia. Students will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses given by experts from the Teatro Real, winner of the International Opera Awards 2021 for opera company of the year.
The four works are Turandot and La bohème by Giacomo Puccini, The Flying Dutchman, by Richard Wagner, and Cossì fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The screening of each opera will be preceded by a masterclass given by the respective department heads involved in the Teatro Real, who will share their experience on technical aspects such as lighting, stage management, technical direction and artistic direction.
30 Nov 2021
Arts & Humanities
IE University, 19th worldwide for graduate employability in Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
Breaking into the top 20 for the first time, IE University continues to establish Spain as an international hub for higher education.
24 Nov 2021
Events
Experts from 25 countries gather in Rome for RHE 2021 conference hosted by IE University and Luiss University to discuss impact of higher education on innovation
This year’s two-day hybrid event will focus on higher education’s role as a global catalyst for positive change and innovation.
15 Nov 2021
Events
IE University brings together alumni from 60 countries in its Alumni Weekend Madrid at the IE Tower
The forum will feature IE professors such as Milo Jones, Rolf Strom-Olsen and Gayle Allard.
05 Nov 2021
Events
IE University’s Sustainability Week to Focus on Art and Sustainability, the Future of the Planet, and Social Impact
IE University has organized workshops and conferences at the IE Tower in Madrid as well as in the historical campus of Segovia.
02 Nov 2021
Events
Dancers from the Paris Opera, Ballet Nacional de España and National Dance Company celebrate IE University’s Faculty Awards
In this edition of the awards, the distinguished professors have received a unique, personalized video-diploma.
27 Oct 2021
Scholarships, Awards & Contests
José María Álvarez-Pallete: “Education driven by digitalization makes it possible to democratize and universalize access to knowledge”
20,000 people from 20 countries participate in this year’s enlightED. The conference can be followed at: enlightED.education.
Today saw the inauguration of the fourth annual edition of enlightED, the global conference on education, technology and innovation, which will bring together 20,000 people from around the world for three days in the Spanish capital to reflect on the major educational gaps in innovation, skills and digitalization.
The inauguration was presided over by Spain’s King Felipe VI, accompanied by Pilar Alegría, the Spanish Minister of Education and Vocational Training,; José María Álvarez-Pallete, the Chairman of Telefónica; Rafael Nadal, the 2008 Prince of Asturias Award for Sports winner. All three highlighted the importance of reducing the digital divide in education and the need for initiatives such as enlightED to help achieve this.
19 Oct 2021
Events
The King of Spain presides over inauguration of IE Tower, IE University’s new building in Madrid
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, describes the IE Tower as a "symbol of the importance of education, a place of learning, ...
19 Oct 2021
Events
Jaime de Aguinaga and María Eugenia Marín Join the Office of the IE University Provost
The Office of the provost will drive the IE University’s international expansion and create and consolidate new strategic alliances.
15 Oct 2021
On Campus
EnlightED’s Most Global Edition: 147 global thinkers connected from 10 countries will discuss the gaps in education
Fundación Telefónica, IE University and South Summit organize the 4th edition of enlightED Hybrid Edition 2021 on the 19th, 20th and 21st.
15 Oct 2021
Events
IE University China Center presents its report on entrepreneurship and innovation in China at South Summit 2021
The third edition of the report was presented at the South Summit today.
06 Oct 2021
On Campus
H. M. King Felipe VI highlights Spain’s appeal for entrepreneurs and innovators at South Summit 2021
South Summit 2021 is sponsored by IE University in collaboration with the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.
06 Oct 2021
Events
Salvador Carmona, Rector of IE University, awarded Honorary Doctorate by Finland’s Aalto University
This distinction recognizes the academic and professional achievements of Salvador Carmona.
24 Sep 2021
On Campus
IE University’s Segovia campus will host Hay Festival events on the challenges of peace, sustainability, and the global economy
IE University will be the venue for more than 20 events on its Segovia campus, September 16-19. Photo: Roberto Arribas.
15 Sep 2021
On Campus
IE University begins the academic year with more than 8,000 students from over 140 countries and expands its academic program of double degrees
IE University kicks off the academic year with more than 1,700 new undergraduate students of 88 nationalities. 78% are international and 54% are women.
IE University began its new academic year with more than 8,000 students from over 140 countries and is expanding its double degree programs. The institution welcomed more than 1,700 new undergraduate students from 88 nationalities this month. Seventy-eight percent are international and 54% are women. IE University will have more than 8,000 undergraduate and master’s degree students this academic year. Of these, almost 4,000 students will study at IE Tower, the new technological and sustainable headquarters in Madrid, one of the few high-rise university centers in the world, with 180 meters, 35 floors, 50,000 m2 of floor space and 7,000 m2 of green areas.
13 Sep 2021
On Campus