Bernardo Sevillano presents a study on the Canal del Gran Priorato and the work of Juan de Villanueva in Alcázar de San Juan (UCOPress, 2026)

Written by the Communications Department of Alcázar de San Juan On 18 June, the Casa del Hidalgo Museum in Alcázar de San Juan hosted the launch of the book El Canal del Gran Priorato de San Juan, de Juan de Villanueva, a work by the researcher Bernardo Sevillano Martín which explores one of the most ambitious hydraulic projects of Enlightenment-era Spain. The publication, based on his doctoral thesis, has been published by the University of Córdoba and co-published by Alcázar de San Juan Town Council, reaffirming both institutions’ commitment to historical research and the promotion of cultural heritage. The event…

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19 de June de 2026

Editorial Novelty

UCOPress-UCOCultura has published: «Raúl. Historietas y dibujos de compás binario»

Written by Javier Fernández UCOPress has just published, as part of the UCOCultura collection, the catalogue for the exhibition Raúl. Historietas y dibujos de compás binario, commissioned by Javier Fernández and held in Córdoba, at the UCOCultura exhibition hall, from 28 October to 9 December 2024. The catalogue features all the originals on display, taken from the graphic novels Berlín 1931 (1991) and Ventanas a Occidente (1994)—both scripted by Felipe Hernández Cava—along with the complete series of press illustrations entitled ‘Diario ruso’, commissioned by the newspaper El País to accompany a feature by the journalist Ignacio Carrión. Born in Madrid…

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17 de June de 2026

50th anniversary of UCOPress / Awards

Social Council of the University of Córdoba recognises UCOPress’s work in disseminating knowledge

Written by the Press Department At its latest meeting, the Social Council of the University of Córdoba approved the 2026 Awards, honours that this body bestows each year upon individuals and institutions whose work makes an outstanding contribution to strengthening the links between the University and society. In this edition, the Plenary has agreed to award the Medal for University Social Merit to UCOPress, the University of Córdoba’s publishing imprint, in recognition of its track record in disseminating scientific and cultural knowledge. The award highlights its role in transferring research findings and promoting academic outreach.

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14 de June de 2026

Book Fair

UCOPress Editorial Universidad de Córdoba takes part in the Madrid Book Fair 2026

UCOPress, the Publishing House of the University of Córdoba, is once again present at the Plaza de la Ciencia y de las Universidades of the Madrid Book Fair 2026, reaffirming its commitment to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and to promoting specialized reading among the general public. During its participation in the fair, Elisa Borsari, Director of UCOPress, was interviewed by the Spanish Association of University Presses (UNE), where she highlighted the importance of academic publishers being part of this cultural event and stressed the need to give visibility to the rigorous work carried out by university presses in Spain.…

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8 de June de 2026

Editorial Novelty

UCOPress News: «Árboles y arbustos autóctonos del Norte de África»

UCOPress, in collaboration with the universities of Granada, Seville and Huelva, has published the book Árboles y arbustos autóctonos del Norte de África (Native Trees and Shrubs of North Africa). The aim of this new publication is to provide up-to-date information, a practical field guide and a useful working tool for lecturers and students on degree courses in Forestry and Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography and other Earth Sciences, as well as for those studying Medicine, Pharmacy and other scientific disciplines. It may also be very useful for technicians, naturalists and, in general, for all professionals and enthusiasts interested…

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1 de June de 2026