25 June 2025
Bilbao Campus
Deusto will hold the official swearing-in ceremony for new university appointments on WEDNESDAY, 25 June, at 13:00 in the Ceremonial Hall on the Bilbao campus. During the ceremony, Macarena Cuenca will be sworn in as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Business Studies (Deusto Business School); Andoni Eguíluz as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; and Vicente Vide as Dean of the Faculty of Theology. Additionally, Álvaro de la Rica will take office as the new Vice-Rector for Academic Policy and Digital Transformation.
Macarena Cuenca, Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Deusto Business School, takes on the role of Dean following a distinguished career at the university, where she has led international outreach initiatives, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and European projects focused on social transformation.
Andoni Eguíluz, PhD in Computer Engineering from Deusto, brings extensive experience in research, technological development, and projects with social and educational impact. He is a leading figure in promoting STEAM vocations and educational technologies, he has spearheaded projects such as Inspira STEAM and the Ada Byron Award.
Vicente Vide, Professor at the Faculty of Theology and Doctor of Theology from the University of Deusto, returns to serve again as Dean of Theology with a strong academic, philosophical, and theological profile. His research focuses on linguistic pragmatics, fundamental theology and the dialogue between faith and society.
Finally, Álvaro de la Rica, the new Vice-Rector, is a Professor at Deusto and has held multiple leadership positions, including his current role as Dean of DBS, as well as previous appointments as Vice-Rector and Secretary General.
The Rector’s team will be completed on 8 July with the appointment of Mari Jose Aranguren, formerly General Director of Orkestra – Basque Institute of Competitiveness, as the new Vice-Rector of the San Sebastian campus and Institutional Relations.
