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UTEC is a proposal of public education, with a technological profile, committed to the expansion of the higher education supply to the interior of Uruguay (the main idea was to settle or locate the University in the interior of the country); fostering the link with the productive environment and the promotion of the country's social and cultural development. This university has a wide and diverse list of available careers that include pregrade, grade and postgrade, while complementing them with many programs and courses to complete the student curricula.
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UTEC is the Technological University of Uruguay, is the Uruguayan public university of higher technological education, recognized nationally and internationally for its commitment to the continuous improvement of quality, equal opportunities, and the innovative capacity of its educational and applied research offering, with people with a profile in innovation and entrepreneurship. Also making an economic development at local, national and international level, through collaborations with national and international institutions from the scientific world, from companies from the public and the private sector and the community.
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==Vision:==
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To be the Uruguayan public university of Higher Technological Education, recognized nationally and internationally for its commitment to continuous quality improvement, equal opportunities and innovative capacity of its educational and research offer, which forms people with a creative and entrepreneurial professional profile in strategic areas, for an equitable and inclusive social and economic development.
  
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Currently, UTEC has three Institutes throughout the country, bringing higher education to the rural areas, thus making equalizing the opportunities of the countryside and the capital, place where have been residing all the universities of the country util now.
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==Values:==
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Team work within the institution and the National System of Public Education.</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Recognition of the multiple competences of local actors that facilitate coordinated work and proximity in the interior of the country.</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Academic excellence in educational processes and development of innovations.</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Flexibility</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Transparency and accountability to society.</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Social commitment and equity in access to education.</p></li>
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<li><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Certified quality in processes and products.</p></li>
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==Our mission:==
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To educate, train and coach high level professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators in order to generate, transform, transfer and articulate knowledge to promote and boost the technological, economic and social development of Uruguay.
  
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=Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship=
  
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This section provides opportunities for both UTEC students and external individuals. The goal is to mentor them in the field of entrepreneurship, whether they have an idea or already have a business in place. From that point, they meet with experts who guide them through the subsequent steps in the best possible way. If the experts see potential in that idea or business, they assist in securing external funding from sources outside of UTEC to bring that idea to fruition. Recently, many campuses have introduced modern infrastructure, including co-working spaces that students, professors, and, in some cases, community members can use to develop their ideas or network.
  
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=Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship=
  
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''Colleges and universities are investing heavily in the development of their students’ entrepreneurial skills. While many students dream of starting the next Facebook® or Twitter® (both of which were started by students), universities are more focused on the pedagogical value of entrepreneurship as a set of skills that can be applied across professional environments and activities to supplement the students’ classroom experience. Universities are investing both in formal programs as well as in extra-curricular activities to channel students’ interest in solving global problems through entrepreneurship. Examples of formal programs include degrees and certificates in entrepreneurship, while examples of extra-curricular activities include business plan contests, entrepreneurship clubs, and startup internships. Many universities are even experimenting with on-campus accelerators, entrepreneurial dorms, and student venture funds. At the very least, these activities provide critical organizational skills to students, and at the very best, may create the next great university spinoff.''
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This sector is similar to the previous one; the difference lies in that these are already advanced and operational businesses requiring a different type of guidance on how to expand. This expansion includes various areas such as e-commerce, marketing, and social media. Additionally, they are connected with governmental entities or specific financing programs tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  
  
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The research you conducted for your Landscape Canvas corresponds to the 5 parameters. Your research will be most robust in this section (Discover, Learn and Experiment), related to "Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship."
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=Actively supporting the university technology transfer function=
  
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In this area, courses are provided for entrepreneurs who wish to learn or enhance their use of the Excel tool, delivered by a renowned professor and accountant, all free of charge. For individuals with a specific idea who want to prototype it, this is made possible through 3D modeling. UTEC boasts state-of-the-art 3D printers and also offers modeling courses, which is innovative in the region. This is because few places in the country provide these types of tools.
  
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''Faculty and doctoral graduate students conduct the research powering many of the innovations that spawn high-growth startups. However, even at our nation’s most entrepreneurial universities, many faculty and graduate students do not always consider the market and societal relevance of their research. To address this issue, universities are putting in place a series of policy changes to encourage more faculty entrepreneurship, which in turn will complement the student entrepreneurship. These changes include greater recognition of faculty entrepreneurs, integrating entrepreneurship into the faculty tenure and selection process, and increasing faculty connections to outside partners - through externships, engagement with business, and targeted resources for startup creation. Finally, universities are actively working with federal agencies to address some of the regulatory challenges around faculty entrepreneurship, in particular, those related to conflict of interest and national security issues.''
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=Facilitating university-industry collaboration=
  
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While it doesn't seem as though it directly impacts you, the extent to which faculty are encouraged to innovate and pursue entrepreneurial pathways really does help determine the extent to which they will encourage students to explore their innovative and entrepreneurial potential. Encouragement at the faculty level is one of the things that differentiates more developed I&E ecosystems. Under the "Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship" category, please provide a succinct view of whether faculty are supported to be entrepreneurial or commercialize their research.
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In this section, various types of conferences have been organized, where UTEC has covered the expenses to bring relevant actors from global supply chains to share their experiences. Additionally, there is an exchange of knowledge with all participants through interactive question sessions. In the field of robotics, a competition was held, attracting participants from the neighboring country, Brazil, who competed with Uruguayan students and exchanged knowledge. All of this took place during a week where they could share, compete, and learn about the robotics field.
  
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= Actively supporting the university technology transfer function =
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=Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts=
  
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''University Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) and Technology Licensing Offices (TLO) have traditionally been the hubs within universities where innovators and outside business leaders engage to commercialize inventions. The recent burst of entrepreneurship on campuses has greatly expanded the role of the TTOs and TLOs. Instead of merely focusing on the commercialization of individual technologies, these offices now act as a central point where students, faculty, alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry can connect with each other. These offices are now focused on identifying and supporting entrepreneurship on campus, helping startups find the best opportunities and building successful business models, changing the culture of their universities, and creating companies that will be based in the communities around the university. TTOs and TLOs have also expanded support beyond their traditional areas, such as energy and life sciences, into education, social innovation, and agriculture.''
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In this section, various types of in-person gatherings were organized, with the participation of UTEC students from across Uruguay. In addition, specific conferences were held, focusing on environmental sustainability, with the aim of exploring what we can do to bring about sustainable change. UTEC also promotes cultural diversity by hosting some events that creates opportunities to connect and share our different traditions.
  
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Your research about IP policies in "Pursue" in the Landscape Canvas will give you a view into the resources your technology transfer office provides. Include this overview in "Actively supporting the university technology transfer function". If your school doesn't have a technology transfer office, you can skip this section.
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[[File:UTEC Global.png|thumb|UTEC Global|link=Special:FilePath/UTEC_Global.png]]
  
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= Facilitating university-industry collaboration =
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=International Relations Unit=
  
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''Businesses and industry benefit greatly from university research and innovation. Universities are constantly looking for ways to connect their research and students’ education to emerging industry interests. In recent years, universities have put greater emphasis on supporting startup companies, while continuing to engage established companies that have traditionally been their licensing partners. To facilitate greater collaboration and innovation, universities are opening up their facilities, faculty, and students to businesses (small and large) in the hopes of creating greater economic value. Universities are strategically partnering with companies, offering internships and externships, sharing facilities with startups, such as accelerators, and creating venture funds and incentive programs funded by industry, all of which drive increased innovation and product development by university students, faculty, and staff.''
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The International Relations Unit promotes and maintains links with foreign institutions and organizations that strengthen academic and research activity through networks of universities, research centers and international organizations, academic exchanges and joint programs.
  
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The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas relates to research centers, industrial parks and industry/mentor networks and will give you a sense of whether the University is "Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration."
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Internationalization in its broadest sense and integrated to management, allows universities to be part of international trends in education and learning, as well as to provide all their students with the necessary resources to make a positive contribution to society.
  
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= Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts =
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=UTEC in the Territory=
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[[File:8-diseno-memoria-anual-nomade-estudio-punta-del-este.jpg|thumb|UTEC in the Territory|link=Special:FilePath/8-diseno-memoria-anual-nomade-estudio-punta-del-este.jpg]]
  
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''Historically, local economic development has been an important mission of the nation’s large universities. Many of America’s leading universities, particularly land-grant universities, have always felt a strong responsibility for the betterment of their surrounding communities. These days, universities are increasingly focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship as key contributors to the growth and success of local communities. Universities are requesting the federal government to include commercialization and innovation-driven economic development in their grant programs. In addition, regional economic development planning now often starts with an assessment of a local university’s research strengths. In turn, universities are seeking partners to supplement their strengths and overcome their weaknesses through partnerships with community colleges, non-profit economic development agencies, governments, and entrepreneurship groups. Some universities, such as Tulane University, are asking their students and faculty to contribute to local community development through service and projects. Others, such as North Carolina State University, are building innovation-driven campuses that help surrounding cities and communities prosper.''
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The Regional Technological Institutes (ITRs, by its acronym in Spanish) are the manifestation of UTEC in the territory (the campus).They are located on different regions in the country, based on the local needs for higher education in each place. They are the centers that manage the activities in the region; in order to create a dialogue with the environment, through a strong decentralized profesional path.&nbsp;
  
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The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas also reveals the extent to which the University is engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. Many campuses also have an economic development office and staff whose responsibility it is to leverage the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.
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When UTEC was first created its main focus was to decentralize centers of higher education in the country from the capital. At the time all uruguayan students could mostly do if they wanted to pursue a college career was to move to Montevideo, and study there. This drastically changed with the arrival of UTEC. Its first institution was built in the southwest part of the country, Fray Bentos. Since then on, all ITRs built have been following the same path and have been designed to fit the communities they were built around.
  
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In UTEC centers don't focus on just one area with a fixed list of careers, since its purpose is to provide more access to education, in each building you can have very different careers from different departments.
  
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There are many centers throughout the country that belong to UTEC, where the faculty's offices and the classrooms are located. Each center belongs to a subgroup in the university according to its location, this groups are the ITRs. There are currently three well established (although still growing) ITRs, and a fourth one that is still being implemented (athough already working). The ITRs and their assigned centers are the following:
  
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*ITR Southwest
  
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#Fray Bentos, Río Negro
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#Mercedes, Mercedes
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#La Paz, Colonia
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#Nueva Helvecia, Colonia
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#Paysandú, Paysandú
  
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*ITR Center-South
  
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#Durazno, Durazno
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#San José, San José
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#Maldonado, Maldonado (Currently)
  
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*ITR North
  
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#Rivera, Rivera
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#Melo, Cerro Largo
  
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*ITR East (Still being implemented)
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#Minas, Lavalleja
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#Maldonado, Maldonado (In the future)
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The three main and bigger centers (in terms of size, careers offered and students attending) are the ones located in Durazno, Fray Bentos and Rivera.
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=Related Links=
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[https://utec.edu.uy/es/?pa=inicio UTEC]
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Universidad_Tecnol%C3%B3gica_del_Uruguay_(UTEC)_Student_Priorities UTEC [STUDENTS PRIORITIES]]
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/UNIVERSIDAD_TECNOL%C3%93GICA_DEL_URUGUAY_(UTEC)_STRATEGIC_PRIORITIES UTEC [STRATEGIC PRIORITIES]]
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqifS4oDmY Becoming UTEC (Storytelling video link)]
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[https://utec.edu.uy/es/educacion/ Available careers]
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Spring 2017 UIFs:
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mathias_Rosas Mathias Rosas]
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VDeSItXewnrhmh1ElOIp6i83dcs_qoVTEBkRb9-CQyo/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas 2017]
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Fall 2018 UIFs:
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Icapdevila Irina Capdevila Gonzalez]
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalia_Suarez Natalia Suarez]
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JpGamgzte3b8LfkGR39p_X5M1sHJeZlGHtP8w7Y8Mis/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas 2018]
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Fall 2020 UIFs:
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[https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Fellow:Ainara_Saralegui Ainara Saralegui]
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[https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Fellow:Juan_ignacio_silva_silva Ignacio Silva]
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K5cMzPK-EwQhNyJ0_TITpitE4YZbDJ-oAmfwRPb2XtE/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas 2020]
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Fall 2021 UIFs:
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Sofia Alfonso    [https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Fellow:Sofia_Alfonso]
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Elisa Perez      [https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Fellow:Elisa_Perez]
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Victoria Pitetta  [https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Fellow:Victoria_Pitetta]
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Landscape Canvas 2021 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qpvqxTQ72kM_ig-izNMXinw81a0II5C_3h1i0vrpabE/edit#gid=0]
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Latest revision as of 01:31, 14 September 2024

UTEC Logo

Overview

UTEC, Fray Bentos
UTEC, Durazno
UTEC, Rivera

UTEC is a proposal of public education, with a technological profile, committed to the expansion of the higher education supply to the interior of Uruguay (the main idea was to settle or locate the University in the interior of the country); fostering the link with the productive environment and the promotion of the country's social and cultural development. This university has a wide and diverse list of available careers that include pregrade, grade and postgrade, while complementing them with many programs and courses to complete the student curricula.

Vision:

To be the Uruguayan public university of Higher Technological Education, recognized nationally and internationally for its commitment to continuous quality improvement, equal opportunities and innovative capacity of its educational and research offer, which forms people with a creative and entrepreneurial professional profile in strategic areas, for an equitable and inclusive social and economic development.

Values:

  • Team work within the institution and the National System of Public Education.

  • Recognition of the multiple competences of local actors that facilitate coordinated work and proximity in the interior of the country.

  • Academic excellence in educational processes and development of innovations.

  • Flexibility

  • Transparency and accountability to society.

  • Social commitment and equity in access to education.

  • Certified quality in processes and products.

Our mission:

To educate, train and coach high level professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators in order to generate, transform, transfer and articulate knowledge to promote and boost the technological, economic and social development of Uruguay.

Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship

This section provides opportunities for both UTEC students and external individuals. The goal is to mentor them in the field of entrepreneurship, whether they have an idea or already have a business in place. From that point, they meet with experts who guide them through the subsequent steps in the best possible way. If the experts see potential in that idea or business, they assist in securing external funding from sources outside of UTEC to bring that idea to fruition. Recently, many campuses have introduced modern infrastructure, including co-working spaces that students, professors, and, in some cases, community members can use to develop their ideas or network.

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship

This sector is similar to the previous one; the difference lies in that these are already advanced and operational businesses requiring a different type of guidance on how to expand. This expansion includes various areas such as e-commerce, marketing, and social media. Additionally, they are connected with governmental entities or specific financing programs tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Actively supporting the university technology transfer function

In this area, courses are provided for entrepreneurs who wish to learn or enhance their use of the Excel tool, delivered by a renowned professor and accountant, all free of charge. For individuals with a specific idea who want to prototype it, this is made possible through 3D modeling. UTEC boasts state-of-the-art 3D printers and also offers modeling courses, which is innovative in the region. This is because few places in the country provide these types of tools.

Facilitating university-industry collaboration

In this section, various types of conferences have been organized, where UTEC has covered the expenses to bring relevant actors from global supply chains to share their experiences. Additionally, there is an exchange of knowledge with all participants through interactive question sessions. In the field of robotics, a competition was held, attracting participants from the neighboring country, Brazil, who competed with Uruguayan students and exchanged knowledge. All of this took place during a week where they could share, compete, and learn about the robotics field.

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts

In this section, various types of in-person gatherings were organized, with the participation of UTEC students from across Uruguay. In addition, specific conferences were held, focusing on environmental sustainability, with the aim of exploring what we can do to bring about sustainable change. UTEC also promotes cultural diversity by hosting some events that creates opportunities to connect and share our different traditions.

UTEC Global

International Relations Unit

The International Relations Unit promotes and maintains links with foreign institutions and organizations that strengthen academic and research activity through networks of universities, research centers and international organizations, academic exchanges and joint programs.

Internationalization in its broadest sense and integrated to management, allows universities to be part of international trends in education and learning, as well as to provide all their students with the necessary resources to make a positive contribution to society.

UTEC in the Territory

UTEC in the Territory

The Regional Technological Institutes (ITRs, by its acronym in Spanish) are the manifestation of UTEC in the territory (the campus).They are located on different regions in the country, based on the local needs for higher education in each place. They are the centers that manage the activities in the region; in order to create a dialogue with the environment, through a strong decentralized profesional path. 

When UTEC was first created its main focus was to decentralize centers of higher education in the country from the capital. At the time all uruguayan students could mostly do if they wanted to pursue a college career was to move to Montevideo, and study there. This drastically changed with the arrival of UTEC. Its first institution was built in the southwest part of the country, Fray Bentos. Since then on, all ITRs built have been following the same path and have been designed to fit the communities they were built around.

In UTEC centers don't focus on just one area with a fixed list of careers, since its purpose is to provide more access to education, in each building you can have very different careers from different departments.

There are many centers throughout the country that belong to UTEC, where the faculty's offices and the classrooms are located. Each center belongs to a subgroup in the university according to its location, this groups are the ITRs. There are currently three well established (although still growing) ITRs, and a fourth one that is still being implemented (athough already working). The ITRs and their assigned centers are the following:

  • ITR Southwest
  1. Fray Bentos, Río Negro
  2. Mercedes, Mercedes
  3. La Paz, Colonia
  4. Nueva Helvecia, Colonia
  5. Paysandú, Paysandú
  • ITR Center-South
  1. Durazno, Durazno
  2. San José, San José
  3. Maldonado, Maldonado (Currently)
  • ITR North
  1. Rivera, Rivera
  2. Melo, Cerro Largo
  • ITR East (Still being implemented)
  1. Minas, Lavalleja
  2. Maldonado, Maldonado (In the future)

The three main and bigger centers (in terms of size, careers offered and students attending) are the ones located in Durazno, Fray Bentos and Rivera.

Related Links

UTEC

UTEC [STUDENTS PRIORITIES]

UTEC [STRATEGIC PRIORITIES]

Becoming UTEC (Storytelling video link)

Available careers

Spring 2017 UIFs:

Mathias Rosas

Landscape Canvas 2017

Fall 2018 UIFs:

Irina Capdevila Gonzalez

Natalia Suarez


Landscape Canvas 2018

Fall 2020 UIFs:

Ainara Saralegui

Ignacio Silva

Landscape Canvas 2020

Fall 2021 UIFs:

Sofia Alfonso [1]

Elisa Perez [2]

Victoria Pitetta [3]

Landscape Canvas 2021 [4]

Related links

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