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The international experience that sparked “hunger and ambition” to boost Rivera's development

Victoria Saravia, a student of Control and Automation Engineering at UTEC Rivera, participated in an international leadership and economic development program that broadened her p...

UTEC students develop app to improve mobility in Melo

Movi-Melo is the winning proposal between two initiatives presented. It will offer useful information to improve people's mobility, including data on public transport and points o...

UTEC Norte students design a charging station for electric bicycles with a tracking and user management system

The prototype is in the final stage of development and is already functional. Now they are looking to implement it as a pilot at the Northern Regional Technological Institute.

Wood waste becomes filters to improve the quality of the water that flows from the Rivera landfill into the Cuñapirú stream.

The project led by UTEC Rivera teachers seeks to reduce some contaminants in wastewater and raise awareness in the community about the importance of classifying solid waste at sou...

The Rivera Development Agency resumes its activities with a focus on innovation and with the participation of UTEC

In 2023 its operation was reactivated and in 2024 it is preparing to work with greater dynamism

UTEC abrió su segundo período de preinscripciones para 2024 con nueva carrera en el área de datos e Inteligencia Artificial

Desde el 22 de enero y hasta el 16 de febrero la Universidad Tecnológica recibe postulaciones para 16 carreras de grado en sostenibilidad ambiental, alimentos, mecatrónica, logíst...

A map of the geothermal potential of Uruguay, biofertilizers from microalgae and environmental indicators

These research projects were presented by UTEC teachers, graduates and students at the Sustainable Uruguay Expo

Comienza trabajo para construir una agenda de I+D con departamentos de la región Centro-Sur y Norte que atienda el desafío de la gestión ...

UTEC inició este proceso con apoyo del BID y con la participación de gobiernos locales, institutos de investigación, academia, sector público y sector privado juntos

Minas de Corrales became the first town in the interior with a Precious Plastic recycling station with the support of UTEC

The Precious Plastic project, which originates in the Netherlands, was adapted to this town in the department of Rivera with the support of technicians from the UTEC Open Laborato...