This research aims to fill the gap about the 18th and 19th- Spanish and Portuguese spoken in the Iberian Peninsula, by analysing the emergence and development of their own pragmatic system in forms of address. Both languages underwent deep changes from 1700’s onwards, but these have been hardly researched although some of them affected both sides of the Atlantic. This project attempts to shed light on the arising of a politeness pronouns system that is only attested in the south-western part of the Peninsula and which does not follow the standard or any other system elsewhere in Spain and Portugal. By collecting private correspondence and juridical documents that show real language use, this investigation intends to find why this phenomenon emerged in the south-west, what type of speaker prompted or disfavoured it, what evolution it underwent until establishing itself and what linguistic behaviour it has been characterised by. Likewise, the study of this feature may also underpin the theory about a Sprachbund formed in the south-western Iberian Peninsula between Spanish and Portuguese and how its relation with America prompted common linguistic developments in both the European and American varieties. This study represents pioneering research, since more and more authors are drawing attention to the importance of the 18th and 19th centuries as turning points in the evolution of Spanish and Portuguese, and how these centuries can help understand the current state of both languages and the differences witnessed not only on both sides of the Atlantic, but also within the Iberian Peninsula.

Polymer informatics supports sustainable development goals by implementing versatile computational tools which allow users to move the polymer design from the laboratory to the digital world. To connect the links between the structure, properties and performance of the polymer materials, many pieces of puzzle need to be collected over a wide range of time and length scales, starting from the quantum and progressing hierarchically towards continuous methods. Due to their relative novelty, systematic bottom-up approaches for biodegradable polymers are in short supply. Owing to their rich structure stemming from the natural origin, they need to be simulated with a great detail, what leads to an increased computational complexity and researchers’ frustration. Consequently, the computational studies struggle to keep pace with the emerging applications and technologies such as additive manufacturing. PITS3D project aims to speed up the progress in the field by proposing a systematic bottom-up study of two biodegradable polymers widely used in 3D printing techniques. The atomistic description of the local processes of the selected samples represents the first pillar of the approach. In the second stage, the computational study is extended to longer time and length scales, while going beyond the state-of-the-art by mimicking the characteristics of commercially-produced biodegradable polymers. By providing the simulation input files as open-source starting packs, PITS3D aims to encourage the further development of these computational tools. Another objective is to bridge a gap between the theoretically studied systems and those used for the 3D printing, by establishing an iterative passage of properties between the computational and experimental techniques. The combination of both approaches optimizes the use of resources, providing economic and ecological benefits and represents a unique training opportunity for the fellow as well as for the students of the host institute.

Among the most recent remote sensing methodologies applied in archaeological research are proximity analysis carried out with UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). Commonly referred to as drones, they are rapidly evolving instruments that allow the use of different acquisition sensors, such as LiDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging). This is a tool that makes it possible to scan not only objects, but also entire landscapes and to observe the ground surface (virtually cutting through vegetation and man-made elements), thus enabling better topographical reading and the identification of archaeological features. LiDAR mounted underneath aircraft has already proven to be a valuable tool for archaeological research in the past, although it is little used due to the high costs and low resolution of the digital terrain models produced in which only the topographical macro-elements are highlighted, such as fortifications and urban districts. Now, with the drastic reduction in prices and the miniaturization of hardware, it is not only possible to equip a drone with LiDAR, but also to obtain data at a centimetric resolution that allows even micro-topography to be appreciated. Despite its considerable potential, there is little pioneering research on the subject and a lack of manuals on the use of these LiDAR UAS and the interpretation of the data. Therefore, the aim of PHOENIX-UASL is the study and experimentation of these new technologies on some case studies that are well suited to the investigation, in order to grasp their potential and limitations; the results of which will be complementary to the classic studies of landscape archaeology and aimed at the diachronic reconstruction of places. Specifically, it is intended to target research at some important archaeological sites in Andalusia (Spain), such as the two Phoenician-Punic walled sites of Castillo de Doña Blanca and Cerro del Castillo (Cadiz), and, on the other hand, the indigenous sites on the hills of Medina Sidonia.

The University of Cadiz (UCA) is a comprehensive university that has a global offer of 48 Bs.C. degrees, 18 double Bs.C. degrees, 50 master'sdegrees (one JEMD), and 16 Ph.D degrees distributed into two doctoral schools, EDUCA (comprehensive) and EIDEMAR (marine studies). UCA is located in a province (Cádiz) with the highest unemployment rate in Spain, a reason why UCA pays special attention to those relevant factors that favor employability–namely, Erasmus mobility and related activities, through the acquisition of new soft and linguistic skills.UCA has been part of the Erasmus program for the last 30 years and has a high incoming Erasmus+ mobility rate: ca. 700 KA103 students per year and ca. 160 KA107 incomingstudents. UCA has consolidated its place as the second Spanish university by budget approved in the Erasmus+ KA107 call. As a consequence, the Erasmus+ incoming mobility represents the 3.8 % of the global student population of UCA. The outgoing mobility, that suffered a great diminution after the economic crisis –which also was affected by the low economic income of most families in Cadiz, continues rising up. It is worth to note that in the present call for the 2018/19 term the number of applications equals those previous to the crisis.Goals:1. To promote both incoming and outgoing mobility as a way to improve the core and soft skills of students, increasing their possibilities of employment once graduated. Particular attention is given to encouragement of outgoing mobility to correct the decline experienced in recent years.2. To balance the flows, enhancing mobility in those schools and colleges with lower student mobility (incoming and/or outgoing).3. To connect the Erasmus + KA103 and KA107 programs, making of UCA a hub for interaction of students, teachers and administration staff through mobility in order to promote new cooperationprojects, double degrees agreements, and co-supervised Ph. D. thesis 4. To spread the values of the European culture and citizenship and those of Erasmus for all: equal opportunities, inclusion, free mobility within the Schengen area.Description of activities planned and carried out in accordance in the ECHE:1. Preparatory activities for outgoing mobility: a) mobility info-days held at all schools and colleges in all four campuses for students, teachers and administrative staff; b) info and advertising campaigns through social media; c) info-talks in the annual doctoral info-days; d) training sessions with students selected for mobility; e) language preparation courses prior to departure; 2. Preparatory activities for incoming mobility: a) updating of the information in the UCA web page and those of each Faculty or School; b) contactwith partners; c) updating bilateral agreements; c) support for finding contacts for STT and STA mobility; d) management of letters of acceptance, e) contact with tutors (students)3. Dissemination. a) Press release of welcome days on television, radio and local newspapers; b) publication of info-days in UCA`s web pages and social networks; c) press releases and interviews about the Erasmus program on local radio and television stations3. Follow-up during mobility. Incoming students: a) welcome ceremony for incoming students (KA103, KA107 and incoming students from other programs): one per semester, withpresentation of UCA services, welcome by City Hall (local police), tour of the city and /or a cultural activity; b) orientation at each center: some schools and faculties provide the incoming students with mentor students; c) support for the search of accommodation in collaboration with the ESN (offices located in the Student’s Vice-rectorate); d) Organization of staff-weeks for STT with networking sections scheduled for developing new projects with partners4. Follow-up after mobility: satisfaction surveys, verification of transcripts of records, evaluation and final report.Profile: In the case of outgoing students, they are mainly undergraduates (97%), followed by master (2.7%) and Ph.D. students (0.3 %). Most of the students attend degrees related to Modern Languages and Humanities (18%), followed by Social and Work Sciences (15%), Engineering (14%) and Economics and Business (12%).As for incoming students, Most of the students attend degrees related to Modern Languages (mainly Spanish, but also English and French) and Humanities (43%), followed by Economics and Business (12%) and Health Sciences (10%).Most relevant results and impacts:The project has allowed the establishment of solid partnerships resulting in 1) consolidation of the already signed double-degree agreements; 2) the initiation of new double degree projects in Civil Engineering (Italy) and Social Sciences and Communication (France and Russia) that have been signed in 2017 and 2018; 3) increase of co-tutelled Ph.D. students; 4) increase of the academic cooperation measured by the increase of applications at Erasmus + KA2 calls, specially CBHE call.