Academic and infrastructure developments in South American-n

Overview

Academic institutions in Venezuela, Peru, and Colombia are implementing various infrastructure and curricular updates.

In Venezuela, universities have integrated seismic-resistant engineering into their curricula to encourage field studies in Caracas and La Guaira. Additionally, the Universidad José Antonio Páez and the Instituto Venezolano Americano del Petróleo have formed an alliance to launch an international training platform and a 120-hour diploma program aimed at updating technical talent for the energy industry.

In Peru, the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao has initiated construction at the National University of San Marcos, including a new student residence and a multipurpose building with specialized laboratories. Meanwhile, in Colombia, the Universidad de América has updated its petroleum engineering program to ‘Petroleum Engineering and Subsurface Resources,’ incorporating new competencies in energy transition and sustainability.

Entities

David Hernández · Francisco Garcés · Ministerio de Educación Nacional · Autoridad de Transporte Urbano para Lima y Callao · Comisión Presidencial para la Evaluación de Habitabilidad de Infraestructuras

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Energy sector academic programs evolve in Venezuela and Colombia
Educational institutions in Venezuela and Colombia are updating petroleum engineering programs and training platforms to address energy transition and technical talent needs.
8 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Universities in Venezuela and Peru announce new academic and infrastructure developments
Universities in Venezuela are adding seismic-resistant engineering to their curricula, while Peru's ATU begins new residential and laboratory construction projects at San Marcos University.

Sources

elfrente.com.co · elinformanteperu.com · noticiasenvenezuela.com · rnv.gob.ve