Reading Group

The University proposes a project around reading to learn to communicate, support your opinions, improve your memory, stimulate your imagination and much more. 

On the one hand, the reading group organises weekly literary gatherings: a space to discuss and do deeper in the topics approached in the chosen books. 

Additionally, experts from UIC Barcelona, the Library Service and the Garbi bookstore have selected 50 literary titles to acquire or consolidate the reading habit during this academic year.

Open the boundaries of your thinking and read!

Professor Father José Verdià is a passionate reader and cinephile. He holds a PhD in Theology, and is a philosopher and lecturer for the Interdisciplinary Centre for Thought at UIC Barcelona. 

Among his projects, he is known as one the founders of the De Libris website, where users can find literary reviews and share their literary interests. During his time in secondary school, he directed and founded the literary magazine Alcazaba, written by secondary school students. 

He currently coordinates the review section of the journal Temes d’Avui.

• September - April
• Introductory session: 27 September in the A506 classroom
• Wednesday, weekly sessions
• Reading of 5 books during the academic year
• Programme
   
  • October: Blanca como la nieve, roja como la sangre, d’Alessandro d’Avenia [White Like Milk, Red Like Blood], d’Alessandro d’Avenia 
    • Open session for students, PAS and PDI on the 25th of October. Sign up here.
  • November: Reunion, by Fred Uhlman
    • Open session for students, PAS and PDI on the 29th of November. Sign up here.
  • February: No es país para viejos [No Land for the Elderly], by Cormac McCarthy 
    • Open session for students, PAS and PDI on the 28th of February. Sign up here.
  • March: The birth, by Alexéi Varlámov 
    • Open session for students, PAS and PDI on the 20th of March. Sign up here.
  • April: Lo que no se ve, by Jesus Montiel 
    • Open session for students, PAS and PDI on the 24th of April. Sign up here.

From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saló de Graus

This group requires a prior registration. However, once a month there is a session open to the entire university community to comment on the book discussed that month.

One month before each session, it is announced through the channels of the university, the book and the moderator.

For any inquiries, you can go through the Student Services offices on both campuses or send an email to estudiants@uic.es.

This academic year, immerse yourself in the pleasure of reading with the 50 titles recommended by experts from UIC Barcelona, the Library Service and the Garbí Bookstore.

Books that have been discussed in past reading group sessions. Also includes the expert on the book who moderated the session.