Professional insight from Universidad Austral

The Universidad Austral excels in research, interdisciplinary approach, active teaching methods, social interaction and high academic standards. Its ecosystem includes three campuses, nine faculties, a business school, a university hospital and a business park promoting research, knowledge transfer and excellence in education and health.

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How strategic sustainability can foster innovation

Sustainability is much more than a set of policies or practices. Here’s how it can be a transformational strategy for achieving a university’s mission

Reynaldo Rivera

Universidad Austral

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How to encourage reuse and recycling on campus

Universities generate a significant amount of waste. Here’s how to encourage students and staff to reuse and recycle

Verónica Torres

Universidad Austral

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Portfolio assessment may be the key to deeper learning

Portfolio assessment has proved to be an innovative way to track students' progress in economics classes, making learning deeper and more meaningful. Here’s how to do it

Belén Pagone, Cecilia Primogerio

Universidad Austral

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Cultivating emotional intelligence in business education

Four strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in business students and preparing them for the workplace

Cecilia Primogerio , Camila del Carril

Universidad Austral

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How can we help students manage frustration and build resilience?

Help students not to become discouraged by poor exam results by instilling a growth mindset, helping them plan their time and encouraging self-reflection

Agustina Ortelli

Universidad Austral

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AI communities of practice can help us face its challenges head on

GenAI’s disruptive effects have driven universities to seek answers as uncertainty mounts. Communities of practice focused on the technology could provide solutions

Mariángeles Castro-Sánchez

Universidad Austral