Uruguay

Association of Universities Grupo Montevideo (AUGM) (312), established in 1995, (Uruguay)

 

Fields / Disciplines Environment; Population; Microelectronics; Technology and development; Education; Peace; Bioethics; University-industry partnership. Objectives To develop twinning and other linking arrangements between the participating universities; to develop sub regional and regional co-operation networks of higher education institutions. To establish, wherever the requisite conditions are met, joint UNESCO-AUGM Chairs which shall foster scientific advancement through research in relevant disciplines and shall seek to increase the availability of outstanding specialists within the participating universities. To seek official recognition of studies and degrees at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Host Institution Website of the Association of Universities Grupo Montevideo (AUGM) Membership Member universities of the AUGM (Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo) Network. Website UNESCO-AUGM Chairs Argentina : Ecology and Environment Argentina : Microelectronics Argentina : Freedom of Expression Paraguay: Environmental Basic Sciences Uruguay: New Teaching Technics and Educational Innovation. UNESCO Sector/Office responsible for the Chair/Network Education, UNESCO Montevideo Office