In 1985  the University of  Castilla-La Mancha was established. Today, three decades afterwards, it is a leader in higher education and the first agent in R+D+i in the regional system for science and technology. With the priceless work of its researchers, it has been placed among the top 22  institutions in the Spanish university system, as reflected in the latest report from  University Ranking by Academic Performance which assesses the quality and quantity of academic publications.
 
The commitment  the UCLM has to training and innovation is reflected in its contribution to economic growth, to social development and to improving human capital in Castilla-La Mancha, as well as  to its help to companies to make them more competitive by  transfering technology and knowledge. Our goal is to continue down this path, but that not only requires the collaboration of all members of the university community, made up of over 2,400 professors and researchers and 1,100 administration and services staff; but also a suitable framework for investment and funding which will enable us to consolidate the excellence we have always sought. 
 
Many companies have already put their trust in the UCLM and this is reflected in the number of agreements or contracts entered into which have given rise to practical training -annually there are around 30,000 students at the institution—and to the development of research  or department projects. I would like to thank them sincerely. However, and as our goal is to build a better future, we need to rely on the joint effort and involvement of entrepreneurs and people in our community. The UCLM provides many possibilities to society for participating in its training and research projects, but , you decide. Come, meet us and get involved with what we are doing.