ADEMA opens the registration period on February 2nd for the aptitude tests for admission to the university degrees of Dentistry, Nutrition and Fine Arts for the next academic year
>> The order of priority for the registration of candidates will be determined by passing this admission test and the grades obtained in the PBAU or in the studies of origin, according to current regulations. >> The registration period will remain open until February 20, 2026. The tests will be held on March 7. Dentistry Human Nutrition and Dietetics Fine Arts The ADEMA University School, an affiliated center of the University of the Balearic Islands, has opened the registration period for the personal aptitude tests that are part of the admission process to the university degrees of Dentistry, Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Fine Arts, for the academic year 2026/2027. These tests are a requirement within the system of access to these degrees and are intended to assess whether future students have the motivation, vocation and basic cognitive skills necessary to successfully acquire the competencies specific to each university degree. The registration period will be open from February 2nd to 20th, 2026. The aptitude test will be held on March 7th. Provisional results will be published on March 23rd, followed by a review period from March 24th to 26th. The final decision regarding admissions is expected on April 1st. The academic secretary of the ADEMA University School, Dr. Pilar Tomás, has pointed out that this admission model “allows us to verify that the students who join the university meet a profile appropriate to the academic demands of the studies they will undertake, promoting greater stability, better use of training and greater continuity in their university career.” As Dr. Pilar Tomás explained, “aptitude tests do not focus solely on prior knowledge, but also allow the identification of key aspects such as reasoning ability, reading comprehension, academic maturity and the candidate’s real motivation for the chosen degree, determining factors for the proper development of university studies.” >> The admissions process for the 2026/2027 academic year assesses students’ motivation, vocation, and cognitive abilities and determines the order of priority in enrollment along with the access grade. She also noted that these tests have been in place for several years and are designed to adapt admissions processes to the specific characteristics of each discipline. “Each degree program has specific requirements and recommended entry profiles. The goal is to support students from the beginning and ensure that admission is based on clear and consistent academic criteria,” she stated. The final test result will be pass or fail. Passing the personal aptitude test, along with the grades obtained in the PBAU (University Access Assessment) or in previous studies, will determine the order of priority in the allocation of places, in accordance with current regulations. Implementation methods The application process includes two options: in-person and online. Those choosing the online option must provide documentary proof that they will be outside of Mallorca on the dates of the exam. The in-person tests will be carried out at the facilities of the ADEMA University School, located at Gremi Passamaners Street 11, on the Son Rossinyol Campus, in Palma. Design and development of the tests The design and development of the admission tests involves experts from various leading academic and professional institutions, as well as members of the ADEMA Board of Trustees and management team. This collaborative effort ensures a rigorous procedure, aligned with the recommended entry profiles and the competencies developed in each degree program. In this regard, the academic secretary highlighted that “the experience accumulated in previous calls demonstrates a high level of acceptance by students and a progressive normalization of this type of process, which is perceived as an academic guidance tool and not as a barrier.” He also stressed that aptitude tests “are a common practice in university systems in countries such as Finland, the United Kingdom or the United States, and are also applied at the national level both in private universities and in certain degrees at public centers.” Attention to diversity People with disabilities or specific needs may request the organizing committee to make the necessary adjustments to take the tests in conditions appropriate to their situation, guaranteeing equal opportunities in access to university studies.
Princeton University visits ADEMA to explore a pioneering model of transferring artistic knowledge to Health Sciences and developing advanced sensory virtual realities
>> The visit to Mallorca by Dr. Erika Kiss, founding director of the UCHV Film Forum and the UCHV Research Film Studio at Princeton University, activates new lines of academic and research cooperation. >> The ADEMA and Princeton University delegation has also held several meetings with the mayor of Inca, Virgilio Moreno, and the councilor of the Palma City Council, Llorenç Bauzá. Princeton University has visited ADEMA to explore new avenues for international collaboration focused on knowledge transfer to Health Sciences, as well as the development of virtual reality technologies from an advanced sensory perspective. The institutional visit was led by Dr. Erika Kiss, founding director of the UCHV Film Forum and the UCHV Research Film Studio at Princeton University, who traveled to Mallorca to learn firsthand about ADEMA’s academic and research model and its developments in haptic and holographic 3D simulation, applied to both Health Sciences and Fine Arts training, areas in which the institution has established itself as an international benchmark. Likewise, the ADEMA and Princeton University delegation has also held several meetings with the mayor of Inca, Virgilio Moreno, and the councilor of the Palma City Council, Llorenç Bauzá, to analyze different forms of collaboration. In the meeting with the councilor for the area of Natural Environment, Healthy Environments, Markets and Innovation of the Palma City Council, Llorenç Bauzá, preliminary contacts were established for a future collaboration linked to the project “Palma Culture and Innovation Bay”. ADEMA has been working for more than five years from a cross-cutting approach between Science, Art and Technology, promoting projects aimed at facilitating the transfer of knowledge between disciplines. During several meetings and demonstrations, the ADEMA management team presented Dr. Erika Kiss with their innovative technological methodology, conceived not merely as a visual tool, but as a complete and advanced sensory experience system. In this model, interaction includes tactile perception, resistance, volume, and physical response in virtual environments, through the use of haptic and holographic 3D virtual simulators. In this context, one of the aspects highlighted during the visit was the bidirectional nature of knowledge exchange. ADEMA emphasized that advances in Fine Arts research are transferred to Health Sciences, and, in turn, the needs and developments in the healthcare field feed into new lines of experimentation and artistic creation. This approach has been presented as one of the keys that have allowed ADEMA to consolidate itself as an international benchmark in the development and application of haptic, three-dimensional and holographic technologies with academic, scientific and creative uses. Dr. Erika Kiss was able to verify “in situ” the application of these technologies in the fields of Fine Arts and Health Sciences, confirming their potential to generate new environments for learning, experimentation and research. Colorectal cancer management In the clinical field, ADEMA is currently working on the development of haptic simulation applied to medical and surgical training. As an example, they explained their collaboration with the Health Living Lab at Son Espases University Hospital, along with Dr. Álvaro García Granero, a general surgeon specializing in coloproctology, for the development of a 3D tactile simulator initially focused on the treatment of colorectal cancer. This pioneering technological project, a first internationally, represents a milestone in medical and surgical training and envisions its future application to real-world procedures in various surgical specialties. The technology allows for the recreation of tactile sensations during virtual medical procedures, enabling professionals not only to visualize and plan a surgery or examination, but also to feel, in real time, the resistance, texture, and consistency of tissues. The first clinical application of this system, once the regulatory and validation processes for training are complete, will be in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, a key procedure in the treatment of this type of digestive cancer. The ability to train beforehand with a high degree of realism directly impacts the improvement of therapeutic precision and patient safety. Furthermore, the phases for its subsequent application in other specialties have already been defined. The system allows training with digital models built from real patient data, incorporating a fundamental dimension in clinical learning: the perception of tissue resistance, elasticity, and texture in a virtual environment. The goal is for professionals to be able to plan and practice procedures with a level of realism superior to that of tools based solely on visualization, improving accuracy and reducing risks before the actual intervention. According to ADEMA President Diego González, haptic simulation is currently used for three main purposes: advanced medical training aimed at acquiring technical skill and tactile memory in complex procedures; virtual surgery as prior practice in controlled environments that reproduce clinical scenarios; and personalized surgical planning using digital twins based on real scans, which allow anticipating specific anatomy, risks, and technical decisions before the intervention. Training at more than 150 universities In parallel, ADEMA has established itself as an international leader in haptic and holographic 3D simulation. Over the past five years, more than 150 universities worldwide have enlisted the expertise of the ADEMA University School’s teaching staff and its virtual simulation center for training in the use of these systems. These universities come from countries such as Canada, the United States, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, China, Turkey, Malaysia, England, and France. This training covers specialties such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, implants, orthodontics, and surgery, as well as other medical fields, including anesthesia procedures developed in collaboration with New York University. Fine Arts and International Projection During the meeting, Amparo Sard, Head of Studies for the Fine Arts Degree, outlined the history of artistic and academic projects developed at ADEMA and presented at international fairs and events. Examples cited included participation in ARCO and in circuits linked to art fairs and platforms in cities such as Chicago, Cologne, Beijing, and Bologna, where the institution has showcased projects integrating technology into processes of creation, research, and cultural mediation. The president of ADEMA, Diego González, stated that this international tour has also served as a space for external validation of the institution’s cross-cutting approach and as
Two ADEMA research works, awarded by the Royal Academy of Medicine of the Balearic Islands (RAMIB)
>> The award-winning works recognize the work of four teachers and researchers from ADEMA who highlight the technological innovation of haptic 3D simulation, applied to surgical training and precision, and oral health and lifestyle habits of schoolchildren. The ADEMA University School was recognized at the opening session of the 2026 academic year of the Royal Academy of Medicine of the Balearic Islands (RAMIB) with two awards in different areas of Health Sciences. These awards highlighted a common thread in the winning projects: applied, cross-disciplinary research aimed at addressing real health challenges through innovation, prevention, and the improvement of clinical and community practice. The RAMIB has thus recognized the quality and diversity of the research activity developed by ADEMA in fields such as surgical simulation and oral health and nutrition, with studies that combine scientific rigor, social impact and knowledge transfer. One of the awards presented was the Dr. Ramón Rotger Moner Prize for the best study on surgery and surgical specialties, awarded to the work entitled “Creation of a prototype and theoretical validation in three-dimensional haptic simulators,” presented by ADEMA lecturer and researcher Raúl Cuesta Román. The study focuses on the development and theoretical validation of a prototype applied to three-dimensional haptic simulation, with a clear application to clinical training, technological innovation, and improved precision in surgical procedures. The ADEMA Prize has been awarded to the study “Influence of the rural and urban environment on lifestyle habits, diet, and oral health in schoolchildren in Mallorca,” developed by ADEMA researchers and professors, Doctors Irene Coll, Daniela Vallejos, and Nora López. The research analyzes how the territorial context influences eating habits, lifestyles, and oral health in the child population, providing relevant information for the design of prevention and health promotion strategies from a community perspective. The president of ADEMA, Diego González, congratulated the award-winning researchers and highlighted the institutional support of the Royal Academy of Medicine of the Balearic Islands (RAMIB) for the scientific work promoted by the center. “Receiving two awards in the same call for proposals confirms that the research we carry out has potential and is useful. At ADEMA, we work to ensure that knowledge doesn’t remain confined to the classroom or the laboratory, but rather translates into concrete advances for the health and well-being of the population. This recognition encourages us to continue strengthening a university model where research and innovation are part of everyday life,” he stated. For his part, the president of ADEMA’s Research Advisory Board, Dr. Pere Riutord, emphasized the importance of integrating research into university education as a strategic element. Finally, ADEMA’s Director of R&D&I, Dr. Arturo López, highlighted the work of the team and the cross-disciplinary nature of the award-winning studies.