International Week "Technology applied to Biological Systems"

INTERNATIONAL WEEK TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Our international week offers students the opportunity to learn about different technologies applied to biological systems including molecular techniques in food production, plant and protein engineering, usage of recombinant microorganisms as well as drug design and discovery. 

Target audience: Students of Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Industries, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Engineering

This event will take place ON CAMPUS from 11-15 March 2024

Students with Erasmus BIP grant and UPCT students: free

Students without Erasmus grant: 100 EUR registration fee (accommodation not included)

ACCOMMODATION

THE LOOP INN HOSTEL:

The UPCT has now collaborated with The LOOP INN Hostel in Cartagena to offer the best accommodation to our students. For more information, the website is https://loopinnhostels.com/. 

HOTEL LOS HABANEROS

https://www.hotelhabaneroscartagena.com/

SERCOTEL CARLOS III

https://www.sercotelhoteles.com/es/hotel-carlos-iii

NH CAMPO CARTAGENA

HOW TO GET TO UPCT:

From Alicante Airport these are the different options to reach Cartagena:

• By taxi:  https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-elche/how-to-get-there/taxi.html . You can pre-book a taxi on the following website: https://alicanteairporttransfer.net/ 
• By bus:

First bus from Alicante Airport to the city of Murcia (55 min)  https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home).

Once in Murcia, you need to take a second bus with destination to Cartagena (45 min) departing each hour: https://www.interbus.es/ 

• By car: rent a car companies: https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-elche/airport-services/vehicle-hire.html 

From Madrid Airport these are the different options to reach Cartagena:

• By bus: buses leaving from the airport (Madrid – Barajas Airport Terminal 4) or from the city of Madrid (Estación Sur / South Station):  https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home 
• By train: you can take a train from Atocha railway Station (Madrid) to Cartagena: https://www.renfe.com/es/en