Noemi Arcos

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

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

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

Según la doctora en Ciencias en Ecología Cynnamon Dobbs, investigadora y académica del Centro de Estudios Territoriales (CET) de la Universidad de los Andes, ya que “nuestra vida y la vida de los ecosistemas se construyen sobre el suelo”.

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

The meeting reaffirmed that the development of Uandes research should be oriented towards the search for truth, the training of students, and the projection of academic talent in a university of excellence with a view to the future.

In her presentation, the Director of Research and Doctoral Programs at Uandes highlighted how inter-university collaboration has strengthened trust and achieved measurable results in research, training and links with the environment.

The platform created by the Center for Territorial Studies and the School of Engineering seeks to optimize the management of building permits, allowing a more agile and accurate review of the application files. The prototype was a finalist in the contest held by Laboratorio de Gobierno and the IDB.

Cynnamon Dobbs states that the Center for Territorial Studies seeks to promote the use of nature in health issues, generate robust evidence, and actively participate in the development of green infrastructure plans derived from the Green Cities Strategy in Chile.

Patricia Matus warns that, given the progression of climate change, forest fires and their health impact will continue to increase.