During the event, which took place on Tuesday, September 24, at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, the graduates had the opportunity to speak with the university rector the challenges and opportunities they face in their fields of work and study, as well as the importance of their university education for their international success.
Dr. Grünberg highlighted the graduates' commitment to professional development and their role as ambassadors for the university abroad.
“It was very gratifying to discover that, in the context of their current professional careers, they hold the university education they received at ORT in very high regard,” said the rector.
The graduates particularly highlighted the value of the international exchange programs they participated in during their studies, an experience that, as they noted, changed their outlook on their future careers.
Significance of the recent agreement
One of the topics that generated the most interest was the recent agreement between the United Kingdom and Uruguay, which took effect this year.
The Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people between the ages of 18 and 30 from both countries to live and work in the other country for up to two years, without the need for an employer sponsor.
With 500 spots available each year, this is a great opportunity for graduates looking to gain international experience and advance their careers.
In addition to working, participants can travel, take short courses, or do volunteer work, which promotes cultural exchange and professional development.
Participating graduates
Among the graduates who attended the event were professionals from a variety of fields, ranging from architecture and economics to engineering and biotechnology, most of whom hold key positions in their respective fields:
- Mariana Salvarrey
Architecture graduate.
She currently works as an Architectural Conservator at Tobit Curteis Associates in Cambridge - Romina Pernas
Architecture graduate.
She works as a Project Manager at ACIERTA in London. - Rafael Ferrés Echavarren
Architecture graduate.
He is an architect at the firm White Arkitekter in London. - Joaquín Thul
Holds aBachelor's degree in Economics.
He serves as an Economist & Strategist at EFG Asset Management (EFGAM) in London. - Guillermo Fremd
Bachelor’s degree in International Studies.
He is a Senior Manager in the Complex Research department at Revolut in London. - Paula Freiría
Certified Public Accountant.
She is a consultant at Ceibal and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics (Chevening Scholar 2023/2024) in London. - Gastón Bernheim
Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Currently pursuing an MSc in Economic Policy for International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science (Chevening Scholar 2023/2024), London. - Andrea Suárez
Holds aBachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication.
She is a co-founder of Amatista Books & Lifestyle Online Store, London. - Lía Budnik
Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication.
Having recently moved to the city, she is looking for new professional opportunities in London. - Alejandra Pérez
Graduate with aBachelor's degree in Graphic Design.
She works as a Brand Strategist at Office of Ideologies in London. - Victoria Grünberg
Bachelor’s degree in Animation and Video Games.
Currently pursuing an MA in Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury. - Magdalena Fuidio
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
She works as a UX Designer at J.P. Morgan in London. - Verónica Tortorella
She holds a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering and amaster's degree in Engineering (Research Track).
She works as a Technical Architect at Wunderman Thompson in London. - Giuliana Mastropietro
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology Engineering, andhas PhD in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from Imperial College London.
She currently works as a Strategic Research Facilitator at Imperial College London. - Kevin Chacón
Graduate in Systems Engineering.
He works as a software engineer at TikTok in London. - Iván Budnik
Graduate in Software Analysis and Programming.
He works as a software engineer at Google in London. - Tiago Birenbaum
Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
He is currently in London looking for career opportunities. - Macarena Mo
Bachelor’s degree in International Studies.
Recently arrived in London to pursue an MSc in Business and Sustainability at University College London (Chevening Scholar 2024/2025). - Marcel Cohen
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering.
He works as a software engineer at Amazon.
The gathering provided a unique opportunity to strengthen ties between the graduates and Universidad ORT Uruguay, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to continuing to support its graduates on the international stage.
The event was marked by energy, enthusiasm, and a spirit of camaraderie, and it highlighted the importance of continuing to promote international exchanges and maintaining ties between the university and its graduates around the world.