Universidad de Cádiz

The Universidad de Cádiz (UCA) is a Spanish university currently in the news for several reasons. Firstly, research connected to the university has highlighted the increasing presence of microplastic pollution in Antarctica, specifically mentioning findings on Deception Island where Spain maintains a scientific base. Secondly, the UCA is mentioned in connection to the legal case of Nacho Vidal, as he was reportedly undergoing addiction treatment at the university. Finally, the UCA presented a website at the Congress of Deputies containing thousands of documents related to the Constitution of 1812, a project resulting from 25 years of research by the university. This highlights the UCA's diverse activities, ranging from environmental research and social rehabilitation programs to historical preservation and digital accessibility of important historical documents.