The agreement was signed by Javier Enrione, Vice-Rector for Research at UANDES, and Frank Bloomfield, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation at University of Auckland.
With a focus on research committed to society (R+Dc), promoted by the Bidirectional Commitment in Innovation initiative (BiCI) of Universidad de los Andes, our university and University of Auckland signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the city of Auckland, New Zealand.
It is a strategic collaboration framework between the two institutions that was signed by Javier Enrione, Vice Rector for Research at UANDES, and Frank Bloomfield, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation at University of Auckland.
The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen social participation in scientific research through joint activities that include the exchange of best practices, academic mobility, joint publication of research, organization of seminars and workshops, and the development of collaborative projects.
Anil Sadarangani, Director of Innovation at UANDES,said that "this agreement with University of Auckland represents a key step in our mission to strengthen the connection between research and the real needs of society. This alliance will not only enrich our institutional vision, but will also open new opportunities for collaboration for our researchers and students, expanding our frontiers in innovation and social engagement."
Faith Welch, Associate Director of Research Development and Impact at University of Auckland, expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration and stated that "this visit marks the beginning of what we hope will be a long-term and meaningful relationship between our universities."
The alliance between UANDES and University of Auckland reflects the commitment of both institutions to lead the shift towards more participatory research that is connected to the needs of society.
"This agreement with University of Auckland represents a key step in our mission to strengthen the connection between research and the real needs of society.
Anil Sadarangani
Bidirectional Commitment In Innovation of UANDES
The BiCI project, which in Spanish stands for "Reciprocal Commitment to Innovation," is a project developed by UANDES and financed by the National Agency for Research and Development, specifically by the Networks, Strategy, and Knowledge Subdirectorate.
It seeks to significantly increase institutional capacities to develop and manage research and innovation through an integrated model that allows addressing the challenges of the social, economic, and productive environment from engagement with society and its territorial environment. A strategy is proposed that integrates various actions to achieve the integration of the University's research and innovation model with Research Committed to Society (Public Engagement with Research).