Institutional Updates

November 2023

• Student final projects honored by the National Academy of Engineering
  Nov. 30, 2023
  On Wednesday, November 29, during the National Academy of Engineering’s end-of-year ceremony, the winners of the Academy’s annual undergraduate and graduate thesis competition were announced.
• Organized crime: how journalism should respond
  Nov. 30, 2023
  Since 1993, more than 1,600 journalists have been killed. This statistic from the UNESCO Observatory for Journalists is a cause for concern among professionals and nonprofit organizations, both locally and internationally. The fact is that the vast majority of these crimes go unpunished, even though it is well known that they are the work of global criminal gangs.
• COP28, a forum where the most powerful countries and those less so can discuss climate change on equal footing
  Nov. 29, 2023
  The next session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will take place from Thursday, November 30, through December 12, this time in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
• ORT Wins Men's Futsal Championship in the University Sports League
  Nov. 29, 2023
  The ORT team was crowned champion of the 2023 Men's University Futsal Tournament after defeating Club Uruguay de Balompié Amateur (CUBA) 4–3.
• How to Apply for a Building Permit in Montevideo: A Workshop and Practical Guide by Architect Michelis
  Nov. 29, 2023
  Con el objetivo de promover el conocimiento práctico y efectivo en el ámbito de la arquitectura y la construcción, la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad ORT Uruguay organizó el taller “Permiso de Construcción: Guía Práctica”.
• A project by Dr. Laura Moya was accepted by the María Viñas Fund
  Nov. 28, 2023
  The project "Adhesive-free engineered wood products for structural use," led by Dr. Laura Moya and submitted to the 2023 call for proposals of the María Viñas Fund of the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), has been approved for funding.
• New associate dean to promote innovation and academic output in communication
  Nov. 28, 2023
  Starting in February, Dr. Esteban Zunino will assume the role of academic vice dean at the School of Communication. This appointment aims to strengthen and expand research and academic innovation initiatives, marking a new chapter in the school’s development.
• The real estate market, a booming sector
  Nov. 27, 2023
  On National Real Estate Agent Day, we spoke with Dr. Michelle Fleitas, academic coordinator of the Real Estate Agent program offered by the School of Architecture.
• The Challenges Facing Family Businesses and Strategies for Overcoming Them
  Nov. 27, 2023
  The Graduate School of Business hosted a workshop and a talk with members of the Cambridge Family Enterprise Group (CFEG).
• Fashion for export
  Nov. 27, 2023
  The School of Graduate Studies and professional development two training programs in fashion management, business, and communication.
• Architects' Day in Uruguay 2023: A Tribute to Creativity, Identity, and Innovation
  Nov. 27, 2023
  On behalf of the School of Architecture at Universidad ORT Uruguay, we are pleased to extend our warmest greetings on this November 27, Architect’s Day, especially to the more than 1,000 graduates of our architecture program.
• A new frontier in architecture made possible by artificial intelligence
  Nov. 27, 2023
  Sebastián Amorelli, an architect who graduated from ORT, is based in Barcelona, where he has spent years combining computer science with design to create innovative urban and retail projects. In this article, he discusses how he uses new technologies in architecture.
• A professor was invited to represent Uruguay at the ICPC Latin America Championship
  Nov. 27, 2023
  Dr. Inés Friss de Kereki, professor of Computer Science in the School of Engineering, was invited to represent Uruguay in the ICPC Latin America Championship “Programadores de América 2024.”
• Photography and Post-Production: The Specialization the Audiovisual Industry Needed
  Nov. 23, 2023
  Starting in 2024, professionals in the audiovisual field will be able to specialize in Photography and Post-Production, thanks to a new technical program.
• ORT landscape architects and students against animal abuse: “To the Rescue,” at Reserva de Vida
  Nov. 23, 2023
  Students, faculty, and graduates of the Landscape Design program at the School of Architecture of Universidad ORT Uruguay forces for “Al rescate,” a prominent project combating animal abuse in Maldonado.
• Technology and Leadership Conference
  Nov. 22, 2023
  This technology management program is designed to encourage participants to reflect on the processes involved in developing a strategic leadership role focused on technology.
• The geopolitical situation in Europe
  Nov. 22, 2023
  On November 21, the Department of International Studies held a conference in collaboration with the Jean Monnet Module.
• "Panama's Experimental City: A History in Three Phases," a lecture by Architect Álvaro Uribe
  Nov. 21, 2023
  On November 7, 2023, the lecture "The Experimental City of Panama: A History in Three Phases" was held in the auditorium of the Pocitos Campus of the School of Architecture at Universidad ORT Uruguay, presented by the renowned architect Álvaro Uribe.
• Following the award of Full International Institutional Reaccreditation, the University of Boyacá extends its greetings to Architect Boero
  Nov. 21, 2023
  The University of Boyacá in Colombia is celebrating a significant milestone with the award of Full International Institutional Reaccreditation, a recognition that validates its 44 years of educational excellence.
• Addip invites you to the event "Interior Design in Film," featuring architect Jorge Mígues
  Nov. 20, 2023
  As part of the Design Encounters series, the Association of Professional Interior Designers of Uruguay (Addip) invites design and architecture professionals to participate in the event “Interior Design in Film.”