Literary Contest “575 Voices: Past, Present and Future of a University that Thinks, Feels and Creates”
Literary Contest “575 Voices: Past, Present and Future of a University that Thinks, Feels and Creates”
On the occasion of the 575th anniversary of the University of Barcelona, we are launching a literary contest open to all students, with the aim of promoting literary creation related to university life and highlighting the principles and values that define our institution.
The submission period runs from February 3 to March 16, both included. The contest will conclude with the award ceremony, which will take place on Sant Jordi.
An opportunity to give voice to students’ creativity and make it a living part of the University’s memory.
Organized by: Office of the Vice-Rector for Students and University Life
The University of Barcelona is commemorating its 575 years of history with the launch of the literary contest “575 Voices: Past, Present and Future of a University that Thinks, Feels and Creates”, an initiative aimed at promoting literary creation among students and collecting, in the form of short stories, their experiences, reflections and perspectives on university life.
The contest is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, master’s and doctoral students enrolled during the 2025–2026 academic year at the UB or its affiliated centres. Each participant may submit one original and unpublished work written in Catalan. The stories must not exceed 860 words and must be submitted in PDF format through the UB’s Seu Electrònica (Electronic Office), using a generic application addressed to the Vice-Rectorate for Students and University Life.
The submission period opens on February 3 and ends on March 16, 2026.
The competition will grant three awards:
- First prize: €500 in cash and a €100 voucher for a collaborating bookstore
- Second prize: €200 and a €50 voucher
- Third prize: €100 and a €50 voucher
The works will be evaluated by a jury and an assessment committee made up of representatives from the academic, publishing and journalistic fields, as well as student representatives. They will take into account literary quality, creativity and originality, and the ability to connect with readers. A possible live writing test may also be required for the finalists.
The results of the contest will be published no later than April 17, 2026, and the award ceremony will take place on April 23, 2026, coinciding with the celebration of Sant Jordi, in the Ramon y Cajal Hall of the UB’s Historic Building.
A unique opportunity to make your voice heard and become part of the literary history of the University of Barcelona.
