# Argentine public university funding and cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-university-funding-and-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-31T15:16:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. University leaders in Northwest Argentina (NOA) and the Cuyo region are navigating institutional challenges related to funding and regional cooperation. In late August, rectors from the NOA region met at the Universidad Nacional de Catamarca to address a funding crisis. While a 21.3% salary increase was implemented, officials reported that a promised 20% increase for operational expenses failed to materialize, causing institutional uncertainty and impacting local services. Leaders discussed coordinating regional strategies to defend academic capacities and scientific research before the national government, with potential protests being considered. Following these discussions, the Consortium of Public Universities of NOA and Cuyo announced new leadership. Natalia Albarez Gómez, rector of the Universidad Nacional de La Rioja, was elected president. The consortium, which includes eight national universities, aims to strengthen cooperation in higher education, enhance research on regional issues, and expand mobility programs for students and faculty. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Consortium of Public Universities of NOA and Cuyo names new leadership A new leadership team has been appointed to the Consortium of Public Universities of NOA and Cuyo, led by President Natalia Albarez Gómez to strengthen regional academic cooperation in Argentina. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consortium-of-public-universities-of-noa-and-cuyo-names-new-leadership ### 2026-08-24: Northwest Argentine university rectors address funding crisis University rectors in Northwest Argentina are coordinating regional responses to budget shortages and missing operational funds, impacting research and institutional stability. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northwest-argentine-university-rectors-address-funding-crisis --- Cite as: Argentine public university funding and cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-university-funding-and-cooperation