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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Preparing students for the workplace? Alumni could be the key

The alumni community have been exactly where students are now. Here’s how harnessing their expertise and guidance can be invaluable

María Manson

Universidad Austral

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Bridge the gap between university knowledge and societal challenges

Let’s build a culture where local communities can benefit from ground-breaking research. Here’s how a funding programme helped develop research aligned with the SDGs

Laura Salinas

Universidad Austral

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The answer to personalising education isn’t technological, it’s organisational

Is higher education too focused on tools and algorithms when it comes to personalised education? Perhaps there’s a simpler answer

Fabián Olmos

Universidad Austral

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The long game: gamifying sustainability education

To integrate sustainability into the business school curriculum, why not try an interactive game? Here’s how to immerse students in real-world challenges

Cecilia Primogerio , Maria Fernanda Figueroa Herrera

Universidad Austral

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GenAI as a teaching colleague in assessment: a case study

GenAI can be a useful tool in assessment – if used intentionally. Find out what an intelligent dashboard can do for your students’ relationship to GenAI

Belén Pagone

Universidad Austral

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‘Prune the tree to let the fruit stand out’

Tips on how to turn your thesis into a book – how to edit yourself, how to pitch and when to use GenAI

Damián Fernández Pedemonte

Universidad Austral

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Build intellectual virtues in your business students by crossing disciplines

Here’s how a faculty programme helped educators embed qualities that underpin sound thinking and responsible leadership into the teaching of business students

Cecilia Primogerio , Camila del Carril

Universidad Austral

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What your students are thinking about artificial intelligence

GenAI has been quickly adopted by students, but the consequences of using it as a shortcut could be grave. A study into how students think about and use GenAI offers insights into how teaching might adapt

Florencia Moore, Agostina Arbia

Universidad Austral

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Sustainability education isn’t just an add-on – it’s a foundation for the future

If universities want to nurture future leaders capable of addressing the world’s most pressing challenges — climate change, inequality, poverty – they must go beyond surface-level curriculum reforms. Here’s how to create the space for your students to grapple with these issues

Maria Jose Murcia

Universidad Austral

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How to support students with dyslexia in your teaching

Students dealing with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties may struggle in the classroom more than their peers. With their number increasing, here’s how to give them the space they need to learn

María Catalina Bolaños Dubos

Universidad Austral

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How a ‘Global Week’ could advance internationalisation at your institution

How to embed internationalisation across your university’s education? An interdisciplinary, cross-institution event could be the answer

Francisco Narbais

Universidad Austral

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Let’s make the university a safe space to discuss sensitive topics

Public debate is becoming ever more polarised, both on and offline. But higher education has an opportunity to lay out a blueprint for healthy dialogue, starting in our classrooms – here’s how to do it

Carolina Sanchez-Agostini, Juan Pablo Cannata

Universidad Austral

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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