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News

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  ORT hosted the 5th International Conference on Educational Management

  Nearly 150 leaders from more than ten countries gathered to reflect on the ways in which educational governance and leadership processes are taking shape in Ibero-America today.
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  The Bergstein Contest Honored Ana Vinocur on the Centennial of Her Birth

  Students from schools in Montevideo and Río Negro took the top three spots in the Shoah contest held at the Universidad ORT Uruguay.
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  ORT and Mississippi State University Expand Their Academic Cooperation

  A new agreement between the two universities expands opportunities for academic and research exchange, building on a collaboration initiated through the BRIDGE-TESOL project.

• Culture as a Tool of Foreign Policy

  At the “ Universidad ORT Uruguay ,” diplomat Nathalie Peter discussed how culture can contribute to countries’ integration into the international community and the development of their soft power.
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  How to Turn an Idea into a Real Business: How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur

  Experts discussed the importance of identifying a need, learning from the market, and leveraging technology in today's leadership.
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  "Make the Future Circular" Contest: Scholarships of up to 80% for Students

  The National Institute for the Development of Science and Technology ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) is inviting 11th-grade students from across the country to participate in “Hacé Circular el Futuro 2026.” Proposals may be submitted through January 20, 2027.

• Saving Isn't Enough Anymore: How to Start Investing and Manage Your Money

  Talking about money, managing expenses, and understanding your own risk profile are some of the first steps toward making better financial decisions. Laura Raffo and Mauro Aliskevich discussed why investing isn't just for experts and what mistakes to avoid.
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  Andrés Scotti: Lessons from High Performance for Leadership and Organizations

  The former Uruguayan national team soccer player participated in another session of the Business School’s Management and Business Lecture Series, where he reflected on leadership, teamwork, well-being, and career transitions.

• A biomaterial project explores new uses for cardboard and fruit waste

  Agustín Irrazabal, a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Industrial Design, presented a materials development project at Re|creación 26 that proposes transforming cardboard waste and waste from the fruit industry into a biodegradable biomaterial with potential for applications in product design and manufacturing.

• Experts analyzed the role of strategic communication in public advocacy and building trust

  Building trust, strategic communication, and public affairs were the focal points of a meeting that brought together experts from various fields to reflect on the role of communication in influencing public policy, sustainability, and crisis management.
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  Eco-Entrepreneurs Driving the Green Economy

  The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Universidad ORT Uruguay the National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) are launching the second edition of their free, online program. The initiative aims to support the creation and redesign of business models based on the circular economy and social innovation.
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  ORT Ranks First in Uruguay in Global University Sustainability Ranking

  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.