About the Quevedo Institute of Arts of Humour

The Quevedo Institute of Arts of Humour (IQH, from its acronym in Spanish) is a centre for the study, dissemination and research of humour in all of its forms.

Its creation was approved by the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on 20 December 2011. Through the IQH, the Foundation is taking a qualitative step to broaden, transform and propel its graphic humour programme toward the academic and university sphere.

The Institute aspires to be a pioneer in the university and in society, even beyond our borders, given the important contribution of humour, in its different forms, to all areas of our social reality and especially in the fields of culture, literature, communication, politics and entertainment.

Our Work

Quevedos Ibero-American Prize
for Graphic Humour

International Exhibition
of Arts of Humour

Production and scheduling of exhibitions

Education and research

Quevedos-Dos Prize

GIN Contest

News

Humour Shop

Why We Do It: Our Objectives

Facilitate communication and cooperation between the university community and public and private institutions involved in researching and studying humour.
Consolidate and expand teaching activity – at the undergraduate, graduate, and ongoing education levels – aimed at better understanding the different aspects and facets of humour.
Promote research activity on humour and the dissemination of said research through publications and the media.
Provide scientific and professional consulting to public and private institutions.
Carry out international cooperation activities related to our objectives.abou

About Us

The Quevedo Institute of Arts of Humour is led by an academic director, Tomás Gallego, and two technical directors, Julio Rey Melijosa and Ángeles González Sinde. This leadership team is advised by the IQH Board of Directors, comprised of representatives from all areas of the world of humour, as well as advisers in the fields of education, health, psychology, journalism, etc.