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IDDS 2017

2017-07-17

IDDS 2017 Closing Ceremony

Ten prototypes for climate change adaptation were presented at the closing of IDDS 2017

IDDS 2017

2017-07-17

Day 15 – July 15

On the final day of IDDS, the pressure is palpable to deliver the prototype on time for the final presentation and, above all, to meet the community's expectations. Participants have taken advantage of yoga sessions to create active breaks that foster creativity and allow them to continue their efforts to finalize the prototypes, although some teams have already finished and are preparing for the summit's conclusion.

$15.1 billion in royalties will finance science and technology projects in Cundinamarca

CTEI

2017-07-15

$15.1 billion in royalties will finance science and technology projects in Cundinamarca

Durante la última sesión del Órgano Colegiado de Administración y Decisión (OCAD) del Fondo de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (CteI) fueron aprobadas tres iniciativas de inversión para el departamento de Cundinamarca por $15.700 millones, que serán tomados del presupuesto de regalías. De acuerdo lo acordado, una de las iniciativas se relaciona con la estructuración de […]

Rural classrooms, transformative communities

Corporate

2017-07-14

Free admission to the IDDS closing ceremony

El próximo 16 de julio en las instalaciones de Cercun se realizará la clausura del IDDS 2017 con la presentación de los 10 prototipos realizados por los participantes, quienes han trabajado en jornadas de 16 horas diarias, desde el primero de julio, con el reto de desarrollar tecnologías a bajo costo para la adaptación al cambio climático en las comunidades rurales. Ellos darán a conocer desde Fusagasugá para el mundo las alternativas en materia de innovación social.

Photograph of the Fusagasugá headquarters facade

IDDS 2017

2017-07-14

Day 14 – July 14

On the penultimate day of the summit, participants were in the prototype construction stage, a preliminary step before full-scale mass production. Simultaneously, they were analyzing whether the prototype met expectations and was viable for use. After long days of work, cultural and recreational activities such as music and dance were also created.

Corporate

2017-07-14

UCundinamarca and IDDS board members meet

El 13 de julio en las instalaciones de Cercun se llevó a cabo un conversatorio entre el rector de la Universidad de Cundinamarca, Adriano Muñoz Barrera, el vicerrector Académico, Orlando Blanco, el jefe de la Dirección de Investigación, José Zacarias Mayorga, con la creadora del IDDS Ammy Smith y representantes de la Universidad Nacional de […]

IDDS 2017

2017-07-13

Day 13 – July 13

Together with the physical education degree program of UCundinamarca, on the 13th day of IDDS, recreation spaces and Zumba classes began in the Cercun auditorium, followed by a breakfast with the organizers giving an energy boost to continue with the development of the summit, culminating the day with a special musical event by the Music program of the University.

IDDS 2017

2017-07-12

Day 12 – July 12

With 4 days left until the end of the summit, the teams are already defining their final prototype. The different experiences lived by the teams were shared, in addition to the performance of recreational activities for integration and the generation of ideas.

IDDS 2017

2017-07-11

Day 11 – July 11

After a long day in the workshop where they made progress on the model, the different working groups traveled to various municipalities in the region where they interacted with the communities, obtaining further feedback to help them develop the prototype. The El Dorado Group traveled to the village of Guavio Alto in Fusagasugá to test their model. The interaction with the community allowed them to advance in their work, which aims for better water treatment management. Meanwhile, on Isla del Sol in the municipality of Ricaurte, the Sand Miners Group, working alongside local laborers, did the same to improve the model and thus help mitigate the environmental damage the area is suffering. In the municipality of Pasca, members of Asopromes interacted with residents of the Altos del Molino village to find improvements to their weeder. During the day, the group traveled to different locations within the village, gathering numerous opinions on the work being done. At the end of the day, each of the 10 groups had generated new ideas to improve their work. The arduous workdays have not diminished the participants' enthusiasm; on the contrary, the daily challenge of achieving the best possible result motivates them to give their best, both individually and collectively.

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The Knowledge Manager left a mark on students, colleagues, and the university community through her human quality and vocation.

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Outstanding performance on wheels

The Speed Skating team of the UCundinamarca Club once again demonstrated their talent and discipline on the tracks at the 1st School Festival 2027, held on August 9 in Mosquera, Cundinamarca, where eight athletes represented the Institution in the Minor and Transition, Professional Skate, and Non-Advanced categories.

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2025-12-22

National Government: More money! To guarantee free access

The Fusagasugá campus hosted the VI Graduates Congress, an event that highlighted stories of leadership, innovation, and inspiration for the region.

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2025-11-06

National Government: More money! To guarantee free access

The request is based on the budgetary limitations recorded in the 2026-2 period, where the funds allocated by the Nation proved insufficient.

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