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May 2026
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May 29, 2026Held this Friday, May 29, the event brought together hundreds of high school students at the Centro and Pocitos campuses.
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Summit IA Human Future 2026: Artificial Intelligence and New Questions for Space-Related DisciplinesMay 29, 2026The 2026 Human Future AI Summit brought together leaders from the fields of technology, science, innovation, business, and culture in Montevideo to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on work, decision-making, and daily life.
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May 27, 2026Sofía Pérez, a senior student in the Bachelor’s program in Design, Art, and Technology, created a multisensory installation for the brand Cuchara Food Design, in which she explored the connection between memory, food, and the senses through an immersive and interactive experience.
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May 26, 2026The biotechnology startup Promethenz was selected to participate in the first edition of Desafía Ciencia UK, an international program aimed at science and technology startups with the potential for global expansion.
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May 26, 2026What began as a senior thesis project for Emiliano Marotta—a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Systems program—and Mateo Mazzini and Nicolás Kicelian, students in the same program, ended up becoming a tool with the potential to transform the management of cancer treatments at the Pérez Scremini Foundation.
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May 25, 2026Representatives from TDA and HARD shared technical guidelines for selecting waterproofing systems for construction projects, facades, and roofs, based on an assessment of the surface, intended use, exposure, local climate, and maintenance requirements.
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May 25, 2026The producers and art and costume designers of "A Bright Future" discussed the creative process behind the film's visual style.
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May 22, 2026Fernando Lugris, Uruguay’s former ambassador to China, gave a lecture at Universidad ORT Uruguay the evolution of bilateral relations between the two countries, current geopolitical challenges, and opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology, and services.
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May 22, 2026The program, led by architect Iael Gambini, is designed for independent professionals and entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their practice, streamline their daily operations, and develop tools to work with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.
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May 21, 2026Universidad ORT Uruguay high school students to participate in its competitions, which feature practical challenges and offer the chance to compete for scholarships covering 80% to 100% of tuition.
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May 21, 2026Two new guides for teachers and students build on an initiative launched in 2023 focused on the academic, responsible, and pedagogically sound use of generative AI.
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May 21, 2026The initiative aims to strengthen academic collaboration, promote best teaching practices, and translate these exchanges into concrete steps toward improvement.
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May 20, 2026As part of the course on AI Applied to Marketing, a group of students participated in an academic project that combined brand analysis, qualitative research, and artificial intelligence applied to real-world business contexts.
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May 20, 2026Dr. Lorena Betancor participated in the panel discussion “Making Decisions Without Having All the Answers” at the Human Future Summit, where she reflected on the connection between science, artificial intelligence, education, and the future of biotechnology.
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May 20, 2026Are you a teacher leading an impactful educational project? Do you know a teacher who is doing outstanding work? Nominations are now open for the 2026 ReachingU Award for Uruguayan Teachers.
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May 19, 2026The president of the Uruguayan Holocaust Memorial Center visited the School of Communication at Universidad ORT Uruguay discuss memory, history, and human rights.
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May 18, 2026In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 19,750, Universidad ORT Uruguay closed and classes will not be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, in observance of National Private Education Workers’ Day in Uruguay.
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May 18, 2026The All Day Long collection, designed by Sol Barbachan for the Margo Baridón brand and presented at Re|creación 26, offers a contemporary take on casual wear through functional, sophisticated pieces designed for everyday wear.
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May 18, 2026In an interview with *Forbes Uruguay* magazine, architect Gastón Boero, dean of the ORT School of Architecture, argued that today’s education should prepare future professionals to learn by doing, incorporate new technologies as a language, and view the world as their classroom.
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May 15, 2026Natalia Lizarralde, a senior in the Fashion Design program, presented “Oyendau” at Re|creación 26, a collection inspired by the work of Uruguayan artist José Gamarra that reflects on memory, oppression, and freedom through fashion design.