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

STARS v2.2

Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay
PRE-2: Points of Distinction

Status Score Responsible Party
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Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Institutional Sustainability Steering Group

A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:

The Sustainability Steering Group is a multidisciplinary team of experts from various fields, responsible for coordinating and overseeing sustainability initiatives at UTEC. Its goal is to ensure the effective implementation of the sustainability policy, promote sustainable practices across all areas of the university, and align institutional efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals.


Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Campus Engagement
Public Engagement
Coordination & Planning
Investment & Finance
Wellbeing & Work

Optional Fields

Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
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STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
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A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
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Second Point of Distinction

Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
Academic Department of Environmental Sustainability

A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:

The Academic Department of Environmental Sustainability at the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC) is dedicated to education, research, and innovation in sustainability and environmental topics. The department offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs that integrate sustainability principles across various disciplines, preparing students to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st century. Additionally, the department drives research projects and collaborates with communities and organizations to promote sustainable practices and innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development in Uruguay and the region. Its focus is both local and global, addressing critical environmental issues through an interdisciplinary and science-based approach.


Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Curriculum
Research
Campus Engagement
Public Engagement

Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
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STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
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A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
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Third Point of Distinction

Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
Sustainability for Development Program

A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:

At the time of writing this report, the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC) has a comprehensive program for all students called the Transversal Program of Sustainability for Development. This program offers courses available to all students, staff, and the community. Additionally, it facilitates community outreach initiatives and university extension projects, as well as research endeavors.

All UTEC students are required to earn credits from the Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for graduation. This transversal program is conducted within this department.


Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Curriculum
Research
Campus Engagement
Public Engagement
Diversity & Affordability

Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
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STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
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A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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