Actividades

Hosting the tenth Annual Conference of the International Association for the Philosophy of Time (IAPT) from July 7-9, the University of Santiago, Chile, established itself as a global hub for the subject. The three-day event, which took place at the Center for Postgraduate Studies and Continuing Education (Cepec), gathered leading specialists to explore the nature, perception, and physics of time—an age-old enigma that has captivated human thought for centuries.

With the aim of strengthening strategic collaboration between academia and defense institutions, the University of Santiago, Chile, through its Vice-Rector's Office for Research, Innovation, and Creation (VRIIC), presented its institutional model for R&D&I&E at an innovation seminar held at the Chilean Air Force (FACH) Space Directorate.

The event brought together authorities, researchers, and professionals from both institutions to share experiences and explore opportunities for technological, strategic, and productive collaboration.

With the aim of continuing to strengthen the educational ties between the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Santiago, Chile, and healthcare centers in the Metropolitan Region, the official inauguration of the new student residence module at the Til Til Community Hospital took place on July 30.

The closing ceremony for the first version of the Matemática en Ruta Program took place at the San Luis Elementary School in Maipú. The event served to symbolically deliver the Evolutionary Learning Networks (REAM) and promote the use of Elementary Teaching Situations, marking the completion of the program’s inaugural phase.

This initiative, jointly led by Usach and Mineduc, was established in 2023. It directly addresses the school system's urgent need to reduce learning gaps, particularly those exacerbated by the pandemic.

To foster international cooperation and address global health challenges between Chile and India, the event titled “Talks on Integrative Medicine: Yoga & Ayurveda: A Medical-Scientific System Originating in India for Mental and Organic Balance in Daily Life” was successfully held.

¿“Científicas” 2025: Highlighting Women in Science and Fostering STEM Diversity

On July 24, the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology at the University of Santiago, Chile, in partnership with the Science Up Consortium, inaugurated the 2025 edition of “Científicas.” This series of talks and experiences aims to highlight the role of women in science and promote vocations in STEM fields from a diversity perspective.

Lorena Jiménez
August 6

USACH’s Sinapsis platform, a hub for open innovation in sustainable development, recently brought its inaugural challenges to a close. Dubbed Usach Sostenible and Estación Futuro, these initiatives successfully mobilized the diverse talents of the university’s students, academics, graduates, and staff. The result? Applied proposals that directly address critical needs both on the Santiago campus and throughout the city, showcasing the power of connecting academic talent with real-world problems.

Promoting girls’ and adolescents’ engagement in technology and digital innovation, this program has empowered 210 girls aged 13-17 since its 2024 university inception. Working in teams, participants learn programming, business modeling, and app design, developing technological solutions that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The Vice-Rectorate for Research, Innovation and Creation (Vriic) successfully completed the series of workshops entitled “Open Access and Data: Complying with ANID and Dicyt Mandates,” developed during the first semester of 2025 by the Data, Statistics and Systems team.

The University of Santiago, Chile (Usach), through its Department of Electrical Engineering (DIE), and the Latin American Energy Organization (Olade) signed a specific collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening regional energy integration and developing specialized human capital training.