Núria Montserrat

Núria Montserrat is a prominent Spanish politician and a member of the Catalan parliament, serving as the Minister of Research and Universities. She has been involved in promoting scientific advancements and educational reforms in Catalonia. Recently, she was in the news for her enthusiastic remarks about the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be the first of its kind in the region in 120 years. Montserrat emphasized the importance of this event as a unique opportunity to showcase Catalonia's scientific infrastructure and to celebrate a significant astronomical phenomenon.