National University of Cuyo

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The main goal of Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina, is the development and dissemination of cultural expressions through academic teaching, scientific research, technical and professional training, and the promotion of ethic and esthetic values.The University was founded on August 16, 1939, and since its creation, this institution has been devoted to the elucidation of the majo...r issues of mankind, especially considering national and regional life.
In its beginnings, the UNCUYO administered some educational centres already existing in the neighbouring provinces of San Juan and San Luis, which with the passing of time achieved university level and renowned academic prestige of their own.In 1973 the Faculties and Schools in San Luis and San Juan became independent university units. Since then, UNCUYO concentrated its work solely on the academic units in Mendoza, in addition to the Balseiro Institute in Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro.
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo is a national public institution exercising its autonomy and autarchy with full social responsibility, strongly committed to education. It carries out its core activities in an inclusive, pertinent and excellent manner. The government and administration of the University is the responsibility of the University Assembly, the Superior Council and the Rector.
UNCUYO is composed of 12 faculties, all of them located in Mendoza. They offer undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. The University also runs three Institutes: Balseiro Institute in Bariloche (Rio Negro Province), Technological University Institute (ITU) with branches all around the territory of Mendoza Province and the University Institute of Public Security.In addition, UNCUYO offers services and benefits complementary to academic life that aim to improve the quality of life of the university community.
SID (Spanish acronym for Integrated Documentation System) is the name for the UNCUYO library network that centralizes all the University´s documentation and information services: the libraries of the different faculties, secondary schools and technological institutes, the Central Library, the Audiovisual Documentation Centre (former Videotheque) and the Centre of Historical Documentation. It is aimed at the University community in particular and users in need of bibliographical search in general.
UNCUYO is considered a “Healthy University”. As such, it provides free primary medical assistance to all its undergraduate students. In addition, it offers programs and activities of health prevention and promotion such as “Put Yourself in Movement” and the Preventive Medical Examination. Their goal is to supply students with the necessary tools for a healthy life by means of diagnoses, workshops and lectures.
The University provides housing facilities for students coming from distant areas of Mendoza as well as for foreign visiting staff. Apartments are fully furnished, with telephone, WI-FI, recreation and security services included. UNCUYO Club and the University Dining Hall are the areas where members of the university community most frequently congregate. On campus more than 30 different sports disciplines are carried out. The Dining Hall offers students healthy and integral food, as well as spaces for recreation, meetings and cultural and social events. At UNCUYO different recreational activities are developed as a supplement to students’ academic life. They all aim at improving the quality of life of the university community. Learn about its proposals. UNCUYO promotes and generates several artistic and cultural events and activities. In this section, you can access the menu of activities and information about the different artistic groups.These premises host the performances of the University’s artistic groups. They house two cinema theatres with the latest technology, two concert and theatre halls, and an auditorium for presentations and for art exhibits. It also includes rehearsal rooms adapted to the needs of the different interpreters.
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo has equipped theatres for the projection of films. The cinema shows started at the beginning of 1998. Located in the Nave Uiversitaria, its programs combine national and international films and retrospective cycles which highlight artistic expression over the commercial aspect. UNCUYO understands that sports and recreation are the essential components of a healthy life. Different sports and recreational activities at the University Club are offered for the enjoyment of the university community. The University provides programs to improve the students’ quality of life: swimming, mountaineering, judo, artistic skating, yoga, trekking, acrobatics and outdoor picnic and barbecue areas. Tourist programs are offered to visit and enjoy different regions of Argentina and destinations abroad. In addition, UNCUYO has tourist resorts of its own: Mountain Cabins in Vallecitos, Manquehue Shelter at El Carrizal Lake, Cullunche Camping Ground and Shelter in Villa La Angostura (Neuquén).
“Gustavo Kent” Area of Social Articulation and Educational Inclusion is the area coordinates programs, social projects and activities that UNCUYO carries forward in accordance with its social commitment. It encourages social inclusion and the enforcement of rights with the participation of students, faculty staff, graduates and administrative personnel, as well as non-profit organizations and public institutions.
Information and Communications centre handles the University’s communication services (printed media, graphic design, webpage design and update, production of institutional audio-visual content, marketing and advertising) and the University’s public media (Unidiversidad.com.ar Journal, University Radio Station, Señal U, Academic Señal U and Edicion U magazine).