UC attended the first Global Partners Conference of Notre Dame University
- María Elena Boisier, UC Research Director, was responsible for representing UC and Chile at the global meeting in the U.S. organized by the University of Notre Dame, which brought together more than 45 international institutions and sought to strengthen academic and research alliances.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC) participated in the first Global Partners Conference organized by the University of Notre Dame (UND) in the United States, from September 21 to 26.
The meeting brought together more than 45 representatives from universities across different continents to strengthen academic ties, promote innovation, and consolidate collaborative research networks. It was an unprecedented event that set a precedent for the international reach of university research.
María Elena Boisier, Director of the Research Department (DINV), attended the event representing the University of California. Her presence reflected both the relevance of our institution in the global academic ecosystem and the responsibility to position the university as a space where experiences are shared, opportunities are explored, and new strategic alliances are built.
The relationship between UC and Notre Dame has historically been cross-cutting, encompassing areas such as research, student and academic mobility, and strengthening a shared vision for university work.
Originally published by Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC), September 29, 2025.