The Social Council is the governing body in charge of guaranteeing the full participation and representation of civil society in University affairs and decision-making processes. Through its diverse members, it represents the interests of local stakeholders in Granada and from the University community. Among other activities, the Social Council draws up periodic reports, and holds research competitions and awards ceremonies aimed both at researchers who excel in their respective fields and institutions and companies that support research activities at the UGR.
The current Chairperson of the Social Council is María Teresa Pagés Jiménez.