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University outreach expands in Argentina, Chile and Ecuador

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Since late June, universities in Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador have expanded public-facing programmes, including language classes, workshops, and arts exhibitions. Early initiatives included the Faculty of Engineering of Olavarría’s nine extension projects in Argentina and the University of Cuenca’s workshops in Ecuador. In August 2026, regional outreach intensified. In Chile, the JAYMA alliance between the Universidad de Tarapacá and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile began working with the Arica y Parinacota regional government to link humanities and social-science research to public-sector needs and address rural depopulation. Additionally, the Universidad de Atacama inaugurated a territorial deployment in Chañaral under the Fondo de Investigación Universitaria Territorial (FIUT). In Argentina, the Universidad Nacional de Catamarca implemented the “Aula Amable” programme, while the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Faculty of Agronomy advanced an environmental training project in General Alvarado. Other efforts included the National University of La Plata (UNLP) expanding its dental hospital and the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMDP) hosting entrepreneurship and food sovereignty programs. By late September 2026, academic ~~institutions~~ cooperation continued to ~~deepen community ties.~~ expand through new partnerships and specialized training. In Río Grande, Argentina, the Municipality signed an agreement with Universidad ~~de Congreso launched the “Entre Líneas” reading club,~~ CAECE to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Colombia, the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas introduced the ‘Ciclo de Escritura, Literatura y Ciencia’. In the Buenos Aires Province, educational expansion continued through professional training and infrastructure growth, including support for the Centro Regional Educativo Universitario Suarense (CREUS) fields such as mental health, innovation, and ~~new tourism-focused diplomas via UNDAV~~ commerce, featuring subsidized tuition and ~~the Centro Universitario de Chascomús. In late September, further cooperation agreements were established~~ scholarships for local youth. Scientific training also saw growth: FCM UNCUYO in ~~Argentina. In Tolhuin,~~ Argentina announced 20 research scholarships for health students, while in Chile, 14 teachers in the Tarapacá Region completed a science education diploma through a partnership ~~with~~ between the ~~National University~~ Ministry of ~~Quilmes (UNQ) will enable~~ Education and the ~~Néstor Kirchner Municipal~~ University ~~Center to offer 11~~ of Antofagasta. Other ongoing efforts include the Universidad de Congreso’s “Entre Líneas” reading club and new virtual degree ~~programs.~~ programs in Tolhuin via the National University of Quilmes.

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