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=== '''Strategy #1 Implementation of a University Vaccination Hub (Vacunate UCU)''' ===

* Out of 200 students surveyed (100 women and 100 men, all under 26 years old):** '''73% of women''' and '''46% of men''' reported being vaccinated.** '''21% of women''' and '''42% of men''' said they were not vaccinated.** '''6% of women''' and '''12% of men''' answered ''“I don’t know”''.* Main barriers identified: '''lack of time''', '''distance to vaccination centers''', and '''limited information about certain vaccines'''.* Motivation: most students expressed that they would be more likely to get vaccinated if the service was offered on campus, due to convenience, trust in the academic environment, and minimal disruption to daily activities.

* Design and launch a '''pilot vaccination hub''' on campus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MSP), RAP-ASSE, and UCU’s Student Wellbeing office.* Train '''student ambassadors''' to promote vaccination among their peers, address doubts, and encourage participation.* Develop and implement a '''communication campaign''' with posters, social media posts, and videos debunking myths and reinforcing vaccine benefits.* Implement an '''integrated booking system''' with QR codes to simplify appointment scheduling and reduce waiting times.* Provide '''incentives''' (discounts, food vouchers, free merchandise) to increase participation rates.* Collect and analyze '''data from the pilot''', comparing actual participation with survey expectations and measuring impact on vaccination coverage.* Prepare a '''final report''' with results, barriers identified, and recommendations for scale-up in future semesters.

* By establishing partnerships with the MSP for vaccine provision and logistical support.* Through university funding (Bienestar Universitario, Faculty of Health, Rector’s Office) to cover communication, materials, and logistics.* By securing sponsorships from private companies (food, beverage, or health-related brands) that can provide incentives.* By integrating the hub as a '''long-term health service''' within UCU, linked to the university health clinic. ==='''Strategy #2 Punta del Este "MultiCenter Space"'''===  '''Challenge''' The central challenge lies in enhancing the spatial and academic design of the Punta del Este Campus in order to foster student engagement, encourage collaborative initiatives, and strengthen bonds with the community. This approach seeks to create opportunities for students to contribute to their environment while also meeting valuable people in the process. '''Identified Problem''' Unlike the Montevideo campus, which is structured around specialized academic centers that provide tailored support for students’ professional training, the Punta del Este campus lacks a center-based Structure. '''Proposed Solution''' In coordination with the faculty administration, the establishment of a “MultiCenter Space” is currently being under evaluation. This initiative would extend the reach of existing centers: Including the Ithaka Center (Innovation), the Berit Center (Social Development), the Ágora Center (Library), and the Ignis Center (Communication) to the Punta del Este Campus. '''Specific Relevance of the Ignis Center''' The Montevideo campus benefits from a center-oriented structure, where each unit is designed to provide targeted academic and professional advantages aligned with specific career paths. By contrast, Punta del Este and Salto operate under more generalized frameworks. For the field of Communication, this generalized model in Punta del Este derives in significant limitations, especially when compared to the resources and specialized training available at Ignis in Montevideo. A localized adaptation of the Ignis model would strengthen students’ professional practices by providing specialized spaces and new equipment. '''Methodological Approach''' The proposed strategy involves the gradual implementation of an Ignis-like Communication Center within the Punta del Este campus. This process would require the recruitment of trained personnel and the establishment of a designated workspace. Additionally other ideas that add up to the experience could: * Developing a '''filming location guide for Punta del Este'''.* Organizing '''audiovisual competitions''' (e.g., in the format of the “48 Hours Film Project”).