The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) is one of the main global entrepreneurship competitions and, for the fifth consecutive year, it will also come to Ecuador. Each edition, the contest brings together around 370,000 entrepreneurs from more than 200 countries. The objective of this tournament is to identify high-potential startups, to help them in the process of scaling their business. Since
The University of San Francisco de Quito, Cumbayá Campus
During this training session, participants will acquire the skills to sequence using the MinION technology from Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The program will include theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to prepare a library, conduct sequencing, and analyze the results using Galaxy. An incredible opportunity to grasp the art of genome sequencing with this cutting-edge technology! This
The minor in European studies is based on an interdisciplinary approach that would introduce students to the importance of the European continent and the European Union through an introduction to its society, values, culture, heritage, economy, politics and institutions. The courses are mostly comparative and transnational, but also focus on individual European organizations and countries. This minor will help students
"The event 'The Relations Between the Legislature and Constitutional Courts: Analysis of the Colombian Case' is a forum for discussion and analysis that aims to scrutinize the interaction and balance of powers between the Congress and constitutional courts in Colombia. By delving into the separation of powers, the functions and roles of each institution, constitutional oversight, and potential conflicts, it
This minor offers students of Education and Psychology careers an approach to diversity and inclusion within the classroom. The main objective is for students to gain a holistic understanding of what Specific Educational Needs are -related and not related to disability- within the Ecuadorian educational context.
The objective of this interdisciplinary minor is to provide the concepts and tools necessary to implement the gender approach in the analysis of contemporary Latin American and global societies. The minor will provide students with the basic foundations of gender studies and feminist theory, as well as the methodology and methods to conduct research on gender diversities, masculinities-femininities and social
This minor presents the student with a multidisciplinary vision of the historical, political, social and cultural complexity of the Latin American region, and how the region is inserted in the international panorama. To this end, courses will be offered from different areas of knowledge that share the focus of their study in Latin America, such as literature, political science, philosophy
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Discover "ANIMATE 2D23"! Fechas From September 11 to 13 - Shakespeare Theater Since 2018, we have been dedicated to boost and strengthen the animation industry in our country. Our goal is to provide a space to share knowledge and experiences from high-level exhibitors coming from all over the world. Join us and be part of this exciting initiative that drives
Main Hall and Blue Room - Santiago Gangotena Campus
1st USFQ Interdisciplinary Poetry Contest Dates: November 28, 2023, at 9:00 AM (Main Hall) November 30, 2023, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Blue Room) - Award Ceremony Location: Main Hall and Blue Room - Santiago Gangotena Campus “Poetry is a path toward the knowledge of a hidden reality that pulsates beneath the surface of things and that, at a
After its successful event in Ahmedabad, India, the With Festival arrives in Quito to connect local media initiatives focusing on five areas of change for Ecuador: environment, gender, migrations, diversity, and violence. From October 19th to 21st, the University San Francisco de Quito will host this global gathering of communicators, filmmakers, and artists dedicated to driving social change through media