Institutional Updates

July 2026

• Graphic Design students presented branding and packaging projects for Bodega Giménez Méndez
  July 8, 2026
  As part of the “Identity Design 3” course in the Bachelor of Graphic Design program, an awards ceremony was held on June 24 to recognize the academic projects developed in collaboration with Bodega Giménez Méndez, DMR, and Fedrigoni.
• A Look at the Legacy of U.S. Independence
  July 8, 2026
  As part of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, Dr. James Deutsch analyzed the historical and cultural significance of this founding document.
• Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge #8: Urban Sculpture Contest by MWI and Buildner
  July 7, 2026
  With a total prize pool of €50,000, a registration deadline of July 23, 2026, and the possibility that the winning designs and honorable mentions will be considered for implementation, the Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge #8 calls for designs for urban sculptures at two sites in Saudi Arabia: Salwa Road and Tharwa Sea Front.
• Technology with an Impact: Student Projects for Educate Uruguay
  July 7, 2026
  Students in the Master's program in Creativity, Innovation, and Communication at the Graduate School designed technology projects for Educate Uruguay, an NGO dedicated to rural education.
• Second Architecture Week in Uruguay (SARQ 2026)
  July 7, 2026
  From September 7 to 12, the Uruguayan Society of Architects (SAU) will host the 2nd edition of Architecture Week in Uruguay (SARQ 2026), featuring activities throughout the country, open calls for participation, and initiatives aimed at fostering interdisciplinary exchange, promoting architectural work, and building ties with the community.
• An international authority on dermatopathology gave a lecture at ORT
  July 3, 2026
  Dr. Eduardo Calonje gave an international lecture on dermatopathology.
• Cultural Diplomacy, Tourism, and Wine: A Look at the Events Organized by ORT Students
  July 3, 2026
  Students from the School of Communication at Universidad ORT Uruguay in Universidad ORT Uruguay two closing events on cultural diplomacy: "Connecting Cultures" and "Diplomacy and Wine."
• ORT Ranks First in Uruguay in Global University Sustainability Ranking
  July 2, 2026
  Universidad ORT Uruguay the highest-ranked Uruguayan institution in the Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, the international ranking by Times Higher Education that evaluates universities' performance in sustainability.
• Diplomacy and Opportunities in Southeast Asia
  July 2, 2026
  As part of its bimonthly series of events, the East Asia Research Group of the Department of International Studies held its second meeting of the year.
• Víctor Paulós was appointed Director of Institutional Affairs at ORT
  July 2, 2026
  A/P Víctor Paulós, MBA, was appointed director of Institutional Affairs at Universidad ORT Uruguay, a strategic role focused on overseeing priority initiatives.
• ORT and CAMTUR Sign Agreement to Strengthen Uruguayan Tourism
  July 1, 2026
  Universidad ORT Uruguay the Uruguayan Chamber of Tourism (CAMTUR) signed a Framework Agreement on Institutional Understanding to promote joint initiatives aimed at professionalization, innovation, and the sustainable development of the national tourism industry.