Universidad de los Andes

From geology and engineering to urban planning and individual biographies, UANDES researchers addressed seismicity as a phenomenon that transforms the entire country and its inhabitants.

The permanent use of smartphones during conversations or face-to-face interactions has become an increasingly widespread phenomenon in everyday life that, despite being more socially accepted every day, is having noticeable effects on the quality of interpersonal bonds.

With the objective of delivering accurate information in the shortest possible time to support criminal investigations, this innovative development was unveiled at UANDES.

Universidad de los Andes participated in the preparation of a book edited by the Inter-University Center for Development (CINDA), which addresses the current state of doctoral programs in Chile and proposes approaches to align them with the national industry.

Universidad de los Andes signed a collaboration agreement with the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society of University of Notre Dame (USA), with the purpose of promoting data science oriented toward the common good.

During 2025, Universidad de los Andes celebrated the successful defense of 20 doctoral theses across five academic programs. From technological and biomedical solutions, to reflections on democracy, law, and culture, these theses stand as examples of rigorous research in the service of society.

Universidad de los Andes announced the results achieved by its academics and researchers, who obtained support for the development of their projects, which will contribute to society thanks to this recognition.

With the objective of serving as a meeting place for researchers, academics, and members of Congress to promote the development of evidence-based legislation, Vincula has become a successful example of UANDES's evidence culture in public policy.

"Soil quality is key to food security, ecosystem balance, and human well-being," says Cynnamon Dobbs, a PhD in Ecological Sciences, researcher and academic at the Center for Territorial Studies (CET) of Universidad de los Andes.

In order to consolidate research and innovation as a central driver of national and international growth, the Office of the Vice Rector for Research announced the guidelines of its new institutional research and funding application policy, effective this year.