Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 45.62
Liaison Alvaro Pena
Submission Date Oct. 10, 2024

STARS v2.2

Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay
EN-3: Student Life

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 2.00
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Student groups 

Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
No

Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
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Gardens and farms 

Does the institution have a garden, farm, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or an urban agriculture project where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:

In the Centro Sur regional campus, students engage in educational activities in the university's garden. The community has access to workshops and training on the topic in the garden.


Student-run enterprises 

Does the institution have a student-run enterprise that includes sustainability as part of its mission statement or stated purpose?:
Yes

A brief description of the student-run enterprises:

The UTEC entrepreneurship program has a call for the incubation of entrepreneurial initiatives with a sustainability focus.


Sustainable investment and finance 

Does the institution have a sustainable investment fund, green revolving fund, or sustainable microfinance initiative through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
No

A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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Events 

Has the institution hosted a conference, speaker series, symposium, or similar event focused on sustainability during the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
Yes

A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:

Events such as Sustainable Gastronomy, Green Engineering, Water-related events, Future and Sustainability events, Circular Economy events, Sustainable Mobility events, and events on Climate Change and Adaptation have been organized.


Cultural arts 

Has the institution hosted a cultural arts event, installation, or performance focused on sustainability with the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
Yes

A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:

The UTEC Multicultural Fair is held annually, offering a space to celebrate the cultural diversity of the university and local community. During this event, students, faculty, and community members present and share different cultural expressions through gastronomy, music, dances, and other artistic performances. The fair promotes the exchange of ideas, respect for diversity, and intercultural understanding, creating an inclusive and enriching environment for all participants. Additionally, it features workshops and activities that allow attendees to learn about different cultures and traditions, fostering a strong sense of community within the university.


Wilderness and outdoors programs 

Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
No

A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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Sustainability-focused themes 

Has the institution had a sustainability-focused theme chosen for a themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the previous three years?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
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Sustainable life skills 

Does the institution have a program through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
No

A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
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Student employment opportunities 

Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
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Graduation pledge

Does the institution have a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
No

A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
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Optional Fields

A brief description of other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives that do not fall into one of the above categories:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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