Changes

Aligned with its '''Strategic Plan 2025''', UCU commits to fostering sustainable value creation in academia and society. The University’s priorities include becoming more '''innovative, inclusive, creative, and globally connected'''. UCU constantly reinvents itself through new degree programs, interdisciplinary approaches, and initiatives like such as the '''UCU Business School''' and global international partnerships. Looking ahead, UCU is preparing to reinforce this commitment through the creation of a '''Vice-Rectorate for Innovation''', which will unify and expand all entrepreneurial, technological, and creative initiatives within the institution. This new structure will act as a transversal axis across faculties, ensuring that innovation is not only a support area but also a '''core element of the university’s identity'''.

In this frameworkBy consolidating a dedicated Vice-Rectorate for Innovation, UCU positions seeks to accelerate its growth, attract international collaborations, and position itself as a '''key contributor to Uruguay’s sustainable economic developmentregional benchmark in innovation-driven higher education'''. This initiative will strengthen collaboration with industry, leveraging its academic excellence, innovation ecosystemfoster research commercialization, and community engagement empower students and faculty to prepare professionals capable of addressing contemporary challengeslead projects with real and lasting impact.<br />