This is the most important academic ceremony at the University of Alicante, as it marks the beginning of the academic year. It has been held since the Centre for University Studies (CEU) was founded in 1968. Provincial and regional authorities are invited, as well as a number of people related to education.
At the event, the academic report from the previous year is read, the Inaugural Lecture is delivered by a professor chosen by the corresponding faculty, and honorary distinctions are awarded to staff who retired during the previous academic year.