title: [Science, reason for the existence of the University].
abstract: More than a century after the foundation of the illustrious University of Zulia, research is still the subject of unfair treatment; the importance of science in university life is discussed over and over again, with authorities feeling proud of the quantity and quality of researchers, but such pride is divorced from the support received by research centers, departments and institutes. However, science transcends all obstacles; research must be the ultimate goal of our University, so that it continues to be the University.
authors.forename: Yraima
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Larreal
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cárdenas
mesh_terms: D012586:Science; D014495:Universities