Alcoy Campus of UPV Inaugurates Museum and Textile Hall 'Josep Julià'

Coinciding with the opening of the Senior University course, two new spaces are unveiled.

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The Alcoy Campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) will celebrate next Thursday, November 12, an event that will combine the inauguration of the Museum of Industrial Heritage and Campus History and the 'Josep Julià' textile hall with the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year for the Senior University.

The program will begin at 10:00 AM with the inauguration of both spaces, attended by the rector of the UPV, José E. Capilla. Afterwards, a tour of the facilities will take place.
The opening ceremony for the Senior University course will commence at 11:15 AM in the assembly hall of the Viaducte building. The presidential table will include the Vice-Rector for Art, Science, Technology, and Society of the UPV, María Salomé Cuesta Valera; the mayor of Alcoy, Antonio Francés; and the director of the Alcoy Campus of UPV, Pau Bernabeu.
Following the welcome by the Vice-Rector and the performance of the Veni Creator by the Choir of the Alcoy Campus of UPV, Ana Muñoz, head of the Senior University of the Universitat Politècnica de València, will speak.
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"Healthy Aging: Giving Life to the Years"

José Manuel Moltó · Will give the inaugural lecture
José Manuel Moltó will deliver the inaugural lecture, titled «Healthy Aging: Giving Life to the Years», focusing on healthy aging and quality of life. The event will continue with speeches from the campus director, the mayor of Alcoy, and the Vice-Rector. The performance of the Gaudeamus Igitur by the choir will conclude the opening of the new academic year.
The events are open to the entire university community.
Based on information from the official source: EPSA — Escola Politècnica Superior d'Alcoi (Campus d'Alcoi de la UPV) (03/11/2026)