The Spectral Sensors Laboratory (LSE) does research in the areas of the aeronautical industry, security and the environment. As a result of this work, various patents have been registered, among which are patents in the fields of thermal control, detection of gas leaks in fuel tanks, or the teledetection of environmentally interesting gases.

The LSE is linked to the joint center UC3M-EADS for Aerospace Systems Integration.

Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) is opening the pre-registration period to apply for admittance to the first Initial Course for Tower Controllers, with several authorizations, which is expected to begin in October of 2012 on the Leganés campus.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid proposed to Grupo Banco de Santander to expand their cooperation, in the promotion of research excellence, creating and maintaining the Permanent Chairs of Excellence. This common interest was evidenced by signing the new cooperation agreement “Cátedras de Excelencia Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Grupo Banco Santander” for the period 2011-2014