NEWS
At The Open Faculty we are always at the forefrontWe are actively involved in projects, research and events that make a difference in the field of International Relations and Tourism. We want to share our achievements, collaborations and news reflecting a commitment to excellence and innovation.

First recognitions for excellence in International Relations and Diplomacy in the Region of Murcia
The Region of Murcia has celebrated the first edition of the awards for excellence in International Relations, honouring the career of diplomat Inocencio Arias, the role of Proexport in global projection, and the New York entity La Nacional-Spanish Benevolent Society.

Christopher Columbus reaches out to International Relations students
The descendant of Christopher Columbus visits The Open Faculty and shares a meeting with International Relations students about history, Spain and its role in the world.

Murcia hosts MURMUN 2026, the first Model United Nations promoted by students of the International Relations degree programme
The first edition of MURMUN kicks off, where students from the University of Murcia and other universities in Spain will participate for several days in debate, learning and diplomacy sessions.

Murcia becomes the epicentre of youth diplomacy with the premiere of MURMUN 2026
The Open Faculty University Centre hosts the first edition of MURMUN.
An initiative organised by International Relations students, where young people will demonstrate their diplomatic potential.

The Open Faculty, the Consular Corps of the Region and the Western District of Murcia join forces to promote International Relations
The signing of this agreement seeks to strengthen ties between the academic and diplomatic spheres in order to boost cultural exchange, opening up new opportunities for global projection.

New agreement guaranteeing accommodation for The Open Faculty students
Agreement with the JC1 Residence in Murcia so that our students have priority places in their university stay.

Royal Recognition of the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Murcia
Our University Centre has been officially distinguished, in recognition of the excellent performance of its students of the Degree in International Relations in an official act of the Royal Order of Knights of Santa María del Puig.

International Meeting with experts and students from Georgia and Kazakhstan
Active debate with our International Relations students on diplomacy, trade and cooperation.

Colonel Francisco Javier Fernández teaches International Relations students about China's strategic logic.
In this master seminar our students learned how China's strategy is patient, comprehensive and focused on influence rather than confrontation.