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BOE-A-2026-8372 ·16 April 2026 ·Royal Decree Low impact
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Universities given 3 months to update medal rules

Royal Decree 318/2026 amends articles 1 and 3 of the 1980 Order on the University Merit Medal, and articles 2 to 6 of Royal Decree 1025/1980, to adjust medal specifications and dimensions, without changing eligibility criteria.

In 2 key points

  1. The articles 1 and 3 of the Order of 15 July 1980 on the university medal are amended (art. 1 y 3 de la Orden de 15 de julio de 1980)
  2. The articles 2 to 6 of Royal Decree 1025/1980 on education and research are amended (arts. 2 a 6 del Real Decreto 1025/1980)

How it affects those involved

Universities and research centres must update their award procedures in line with the new regulations. Those responsible for selecting award recipients should review eligibility criteria and medal specifications. University advisors should adapt their reports and recommendations to the established amendments. There is no direct impact on staff or individuals.

Lifecycle

2026-04-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
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