BSSC signs Memorandum of Understanding with leading Colombian University
6 December 2022
The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction announces the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universidad de los Andes, a prestigious university in Colombia.
The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction is pleased to announce听the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universidad de los Andes, a prestigious university in Colombia.听
According to the QS world rankings, Universidad de los Andes is ranked #236 in the world and in the top 5 Universities in听Latin America. The MoU will strengthen听partnerships with Colombia in areas听such as civil engineering, industrial engineering, sustainability, operations research, and construction management.听
, who coordinated the partnership,听said:听鈥淲e are delighted to establish this partnership with Colombia to advance the delivery of infrastructure projects in South America. Colombia, the most biodiverse country in the world, has a growing economy with multiple opportunities to advance engineering and sustainability. We will develop projects, adopting industrial and civil engineering tools that enable听the听developing of sustainable infrastructure.鈥澨
听said:听鈥淲e are thrilled to conclude this MoU with Universidad de los Andes, which is not only the leading university in Colombia but also a research powerhouse in Latin America. We hope that this agreement will raise our profile in the region as we ramp up recruitment of talented students from the Global South.鈥