The gathering, taking place in Barcelona in 2026, began this afternoon at the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Barcelona. After participant registration, the day started with a welcome from Miquel Soriano, Director General of Universities, Mercè Gisbert, Director of AQU Catalunya, and Miguel Aguilar, REACU Coordinator and Director of ACCUA.
The first plenary session, titled "Challenges of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in the Current Spanish Context and Promotion of a Quality Culture," addressed various evaluation processes and how to advance in de-bureaucratization strategies and promote a quality culture. The debate was moderated by Federico Morán (Madri+d Foundation) and featured speakers Pilar Paneque, Director of ANECA, and Mercè Gisbert, Director of AQU Catalunya.
The meeting will continue tomorrow with a full-day session for the directors of the REACU member agencies.
