FERNANDO LUIS FITA ORTEGA

Fernando Luis Fita Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Labour and Social Security Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. He is actively engaged in research through the TRADECEN (Decent work and just transitions) and INCLUSIVE (Public instruments of social protection and Inclusion Policies) research groups, and was previously associated with the MedArb group. As the academic mobility coordinator for the Labor Relations and Human Resources degree, he plays a key role in guiding students through international exchange programs such as ERASMUS, Sicue, and the International Program.

His research interests focus on labour law, social security, decent work, just transitions, social protection, and inclusion policies. His academic work extends to higher education mobility frameworks, curriculum validation, and grade equivalency processes, particularly within European and international contexts.

Fita Ortega completed his doctoral studies at the University of Valencia with a thesis on small and medium enterprises within the labor legal framework, supervised by Dr. Tomás Sala Franco. He actively disseminates guidance for students through institutional communications and maintains a personal academic blog at https://fitaf.blogs.uv.es/.

• Research Groups: TRADECEN, INCLUSIVE, formerly MedArb
• Administrative Role: Mobility Coordinator for Labor Relations and Human Resources Degree
• Key Responsibilities: Study contract advising, grade equivalency assessment, mobility agreement development

He provides academic support for student mobility while administrative and enrollment matters are handled by the International Relations Department and Faculty of Social Sciences Secretary's Office. His recent communications from January 2024 highlight practical advice on destination selection, study contract flexibility, language requirements, cost of living, and course validation challenges due to the unique structure of the Labor Relations and Human Resources degree.