2014 Yearbook - Universidad ORT Uruguay

95 ACADEMIC AGREEMENTS SIGNED IN 2014 National University of the South (Argentina) May 23. Framework cooperation agreement aimed at developing academic and cultural exchange programs in the areas of education, research, and development. (Agreement 1444). University of Palermo (Argentina) February 26. Specific agreement establishing the terms for faculty exchange between the University of Palermo and the School of Communication and Design at Universidad ORT Uruguay. (Agreement 1410). Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada) February 25. Framework cooperation agreement between Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the School of Communication and Design at Universidad ORT Uruguay, with the aim of participating in cooperation programs in education and research, and promoting academic exchange. (Agreement 1409). Alberto Hurtado University (Chile) September 9. Framework cooperation agreement to enhance teaching, methodological, and technical resources in general areas of collaboration, exchange of information, publications, and academic materials; exchange of faculty, researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students; and the implementation of joint research projects, consulting services, and academic programs. (Agreement 1477). Specific cooperation agreement establishing the exchange of faculty and researchers to conduct joint research, participation in doctoral thesis committees, visits by academics to deliver intensive seminars, and collaboration and exchange of academic publications between both universities. (Agreement 1478). Communication University of China (China) December 10. Memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration in areas such as student and faculty exchanges, and the implementation of joint projects in research, education, faculty development, and services. (Agreement 1503).