History of the Jews in the Balearic Islands the privileges of the Jews, and in 1325 bestowed on them the right of citizenship. He protected them from forcible baptism, and strictly forbade the baptism of their children against the parents' will. Permission was granted them (1331) to build a new synagogue in their quarter, but it was not to be too elaborate. As one means of preventing the erection of a handsome building, Jaime collected all their money into the state treasury. Under Pedro IV (1336–87), who in 1344 united Majorca with the kingdom of Aragon, the Jews of the Balearic Isles lived unmolested, with all their rights
University of the Balearic Islands was inaugurated on April 25, 2007, but was closed later that year due to structural problems caused by flooding. The faculties and schools are divided into autonomous departments, which are divided into subject areas. Each faculty is headed by a dean and each department by a director. Also on the campus are the "Institute of Educational Sciences", for teacher training, the "Cultural Activities Service", which organizes the Open University, a student residence ("Bartomeu Rosselló-Pòrcel") and a restaurant. The UIB also has "University Schools Adscritas", private establishments offering university degrees recognized by the University of the Balearic Islands (which are valid