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Colombian Government and FARC rebels reach milestone on path to peace Colombian Government and FARC rebels reach milestone on path to peace
The Colombian government and FARC rebels have struck an agreement on land reform after over six months of peace talks in Havana. The land reform agreement is the first, and perhaps the most complex, of the six points on the negotiation agenda.
 
UK Minister for Universities and Science visits University of AntioquiaUK Minister for Universities and Science visits University of Antioquia
UK Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts, visited the University of Antioquia to strengthen education and science links.
 
FARC political participation up for debate during Colombia peace talksFARC political participation up for debate during Colombia peace talks
Members of several social organizations met in Bogotá, Colombia, to attend a forum on political participation, a hot topic in Colombian peace talks agenda.
 
Students’ film to screen at Cannes Students’ film to screen at Cannes
Kalashnikov, a short film about the Colombia’s conflict made by three students from the University of Antioquia’s School of Communication has been selected to the Short Film Corner of this year’s edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
 
University of Antioquia goes globalUniversity of Antioquia goes global
In March 2013, officials from the University of Antioquia attended a series of international conferences on higher education. Strategic partnerships, bilingual education and internationalization of higher education were among the topics addressed.
 
University of Antioquia earns reaccreditationUniversity of Antioquia earns reaccreditation
The University of Antioquia announced this week it has received reaccreditation from the Ministry of Education. Major challenges facing the University for the next 10 years include issues such as academic and research leadership, greater regional coverage, and conducting self-assessment for continuous improvement.
 
Micro-nanotech partnership to boost innovation Micro-nanotech partnership to boost innovation
A recent partnership between the private sector and University of Antioquia focuses on developing and commercializing a variety of products and applications such as microcapsules and nanoparticles from non-metallic minerals.
 
Volunteering to help the poorVolunteering to help the poor
A group of teachers and students of the University of Antioquia meet every two weeks to provide volunteer services for vulnerable populations.
 
Spanish Language Proficiency Test Spanish Language Proficiency Test
The Department of Linguists at the University of Antioquia offers foreign credential evaluation services and language certificates for international applicants who are required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish as a second language.
 
Colombia leads fight against Alzheimer's Colombia leads fight against Alzheimer's
An extended family in Colombia is taking part in a new drugs trial that doctors hope will lead to a cure for Alzheimer's worldwide.
 
Universities propose that higher education becomes a fundamental rightUniversities propose that higher education becomes a fundamental right
Senior representatives of both public and private universities met the Minister of National Education María Fernanda Ocampo in order to discuss higher education reforms.
 
University of Antioquia: an institution focused on research University of Antioquia: an institution focused on research
During the past two decades the University of Antioquia focused on strengthening research-based activities.
 
Regionalization at the University of AntioquiaRegionalization at the University of Antioquia
The regionalization program at the University of Antioquia is role model for decentralization of higher education in the country as evidenced by its successful implementation.
 
Colombia's 20 most popular jobsColombia's 20 most popular jobs
Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Economics, Psychology and Civil Engineering are the most popular careers in Colombia.
 
University of Antioquia and Grupo Nutresa signed agreement to develop applied research projectsUniversity of Antioquia and Grupo Nutresa signed agreement to develop applied research projects
University of Antioquia and Grupo Nutresa signed agreement to work on research and technological development projects.
 
Medical school awarded international accreditationMedical school awarded international accreditation
The School of Medicine at University of Antioquia awarded accreditation by the Ibero-American Network for the Accreditation of Higher Education Quality (RIACES).
 
A taste of nostalgia A taste of nostalgia
The Food and Culture Laboratory at the Department of Anthropology conducted remarkable research on the cultural memory of Colombians abroad.
 
Understanding the U.S.- Colombia Trade Agreement Understanding the U.S.- Colombia Trade Agreement
It is important to analyze the consequences of free trade agreement in the context of the macroeconomic reality of both nations.
 
ICT in education ICT in education
The Internet and ICT have become useful learning tools in most academic fields.
 
The Internet becomes the most popular tool for job huntersThe Internet becomes the most popular tool for job hunters
A study conducted by Universia in 22 countries, which involved the participation of about 12.000 people, showed that websites became the main job search engine.
 
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