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Visit by the Bratislava Academy of Art and Design to Universidad ORT Uruguay

October 24, 2024
Representatives from the Academy of Art and Design in Bratislava (Slovakia) visited the School of Design from October 21 to 23. They were welcomed by Oscar Aguirre, the dean of the school, and Eduardo Hipogrosso, ORT’s vice president for Institutional Management and Development.
Visit by the Bratislava Academy of Art and Design to Universidad ORT Uruguay

The delegation consisted of Marcel Benčík, who holds a Doctor of Arts degree from the Academy of Art and Design, serves as vice-rector for International Cooperation, heads Studio Space, and is an associate professor at the academy, andRastislav Sedlačík, who holds a Doctor of Arts degree, serves as director of the Department of Painting, and heads Studio 3EAM at the same institution. 

One of the main events was a presentation by the Bratislava Academy of Art and Design, which highlighted the academic programs it offers and its approaches to art and design. The presentation, aimed at students and faculty members of the School of Design, took place in the auditorium of the School of Communication

In addition, a networking session was held at the School of Design, where guests exchanged ideas with the school’s coordinators and faculty members in order to identify areas for future educational collaboration

During their visit, the guests held a meeting with officials from Universidad ORT Uruguay discuss potential collaborations, including academic exchanges for students and faculty