Uruguay’s Top University
Universidad ORT Uruguay was recognized as the country’s top university in a prestigious international ranking in June.
The institution was 462nd in the QS World University Rankings of 1,000 top universities from around the world.
Professor Sidney Strauss, Co-Chair of World ORT’s Academic Advisory Council, said: “This is a sign of how persistence with quality education as the ultimate goal in mind pays off. My heartiest and heartfelt congratulations to CEO Professor Charlotte de Grünberg and Rector Dr. Jorge Grünberg and all those who helped attain this remarkable achievement.”
Inspirational Innovation
A group of Universidad ORT Uruguay students and graduates are developing an app aimed at fighting loneliness. Similar to dating apps, it creates friendship opportunities. Based on an original idea which won a contest organized by ORT and the United Nations, participants were challenged
to create innovative proposals to improve the country’s quality of life.
Información publicada en el Annual Review 2020 de World ORT