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Bolivian and Peruvian universities forge historic alliance for higher education
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Bolivian and Peruvian universities forge historic alliance for higher education

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bolivia's Unitepc and Peru's National University of San Marcos have signed a strategic alliance to foster academic cooperation and internationalization.
  • The agreement aims to develop joint postgraduate programs, scientific research, and academic mobility between the two institutions.
  • Both universities emphasize the importance of research and social responsibility in higher education development.

The Universidad Técnica Privada Cosmos (Unitepc) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, has forged a significant strategic alliance with the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru's oldest university, founded over 475 years ago. This historic agreement is set to enhance regional academic cooperation and bolster the internationalization of Bolivian higher education.

Without research, there is no institutional or social development. This agreement will allow us to strengthen science, technology, and university cooperation.

— Dr. Eduardo Mancilla HerediaRector of Unitepc, speaking about the benefits of the alliance.

Dr. Eduardo Mancilla Heredia, rector of Unitepc, highlighted that the collaboration will enable the development of joint programs in continuing education, postgraduate studies, and scientific research. It will also promote academic mobility for students and faculty between the two universities. "Without research, there is no institutional or social development. This agreement will allow us to strengthen science, technology, and university cooperation," Heredia stated.

Richard Vargas, vice-rector of Unitepc's Santa Cruz campus, welcomed the Peruvian delegation, led by Dr. José Luis Cornejo, vice-dean of San Marcos, and Dr. Margot Gutiérrez, director of Undergraduate Studies. Vargas emphasized the value of sharing academic experiences and strengthening ties between the institutions.

We want to open doors for student and faculty mobility and enhance research as a key driver of university development.

— Ronald ArnezDirector of Postgraduate Studies at Unitepc, outlining the goals of the alliance.

Ronald Arnez, Unitepc's director of Postgraduate Studies, underscored the alliance's primary goal: to internationalize the academic curriculum, harmonize content, and foster cooperation in research, joint publications, and interdisciplinary projects. "We want to open doors for student and faculty mobility and enhance research as a key driver of university development," Arnez said.

The research should not be only for publishing, but to serve society. San Marcos maintains that spirit of service and cooperation.

— Dr. José Luis CornejoRepresentative from San Marcos, emphasizing the university's commitment to societal impact.

Dr. José Luis Cornejo of San Marcos stressed the importance of this partnership between neighboring countries and his university's commitment to research and humanism, stating, "Research should not be solely for publication but to serve society. San Marcos maintains that spirit of service and cooperation." Dr. Margot Gutiérrez added that university education should be built on discipline, research, and social responsibility, inviting Unitepc to share experiences and enhance academic quality.

We can join wills to enhance research and develop joint projects in different geographical and cultural areas.

— Dr. Margot GutiérrezDirector of Undergraduate Studies at San Marcos, highlighting collaborative potential.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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