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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) and the Universidad Autónoma de Chile have come together to promote an innovative project that explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating value in entrepreneurial projects. This collaboration is part of the joint work between the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Chilean University, led by Luis Valenzuela, and Tetiana Klymchuk, lecturer at UIC Barcelona.This partnership seeks to create synergies between the two institutions through the solid academic base provided by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the Universidad Autónoma and the technical expertise of UIC Barcelona.Vehiclar, the startup that wants to revolutionise the second-hand car marketThe efforts of this collaboration are reflected in projects such as Vehiclar, created by Natalia Jordan, an entrepreneur and MBA student at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Vehiclar is a startup that offers transparency and trust in the used car market through detailed reports. These reports, generated from data collected from workshops, auction houses, insurers and technical reports, are processed using advanced AI technology, including deep learning, to facilitate informed and secure decisions.Vehiclar’s goal is not only to improve the Chilean market, but to lead the transformation of the automotive sector throughout Latin America, setting a new standard of quality and trust. The Vehiclar team is made up of Natalia Jordan, founder and CEO; Francisca Banda, process and systems manager; and Claudio Larena, mechanical engineer.A model of international collaborationThis success story highlights the value of academic and scientific exchange, promoting an innovation ecosystem that benefits both entrepreneurs and the academic community in general. The collaboration between the two universities reaffirms their commitment to training transformational leaders and developing sustainable and innovative solutions.
A number of UM academics are among the 14 healthcare professionals featured in the recently-published calendar celebrating women in the healthcare sector.
Prof. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat is an Associate Professor within the Department of Health Systems Management And Leadership within the Faculty of Health Sciences, but she’s also known for her role as the director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO Europe.
Prof. Charmaine Gauci, the Superintendent of Public Health and Director General for Public Health, is a Professor at the Department of Public Health within the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery.
Prof. Isabel Stabile is a Professor at the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Prof. Jean Calleja Agius is a Professor within the Department of Anatomy within the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery.
Through her journey as a medical student, then as an obstetrician and gynaecologist and eventually also as an academic, Prof. Calleja-Agius believes that combining STEM subjects with a healthy dose of arts and humanities, are essential to create an all-rounder.
"Professionals need to be not only experts in their field, but must be able to communicate and put into action all the knowledge they gained to leave a legacy for future generations. Women in the STEM community are key in bringing new perspectives and insights, especially when it comes to day-to-day practicalities, multitasking, forward-planning and thinking outside of the box. Great role models are important for the younger generation to look up to, and it is our duty to nurture a passion for real science in a world increasingly inundated with pseudoscience", she told Newspoint.
The calendar is an initiative by the Women for Women Foundation, a local NGO aiming to support women’s wellbeing.
Proceeds from the calendar will in fact support the Foundation’s initiatives aimed at empowering women.
More information on how to purchase the calendar, and so on, can be found online.
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) and the Universidad Autónoma de Chile have come together to promote an innovative project that explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating value in entrepreneurial projects. This collaboration is part of the joint work between the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Chilean University, led by Luis Valenzuela, and Tetiana Klymchuk, lecturer at UIC Barcelona.This partnership seeks to create synergies between the two institutions through the solid academic base provided by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the Universidad Autónoma and the technical expertise of UIC Barcelona.Vehiclar, the startup that wants to revolutionise the second-hand car marketThe efforts of this collaboration are reflected in projects such as Vehiclar, created by Natalia Jordan, an entrepreneur and MBA student at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Vehiclar is a startup that offers transparency and trust in the used car market through detailed reports. These reports, generated from data collected from workshops, auction houses, insurers and technical reports, are processed using advanced AI technology, including deep learning, to facilitate informed and secure decisions.Vehiclar’s goal is not only to improve the Chilean market, but to lead the transformation of the automotive sector throughout Latin America, setting a new standard of quality and trust. The Vehiclar team is made up of Natalia Jordan, founder and CEO; Francisca Banda, process and systems manager; and Claudio Larena, mechanical engineer.A model of international collaborationThis success story highlights the value of academic and scientific exchange, promoting an innovation ecosystem that benefits both entrepreneurs and the academic community in general. The collaboration between the two universities reaffirms their commitment to training transformational leaders and developing sustainable and innovative solutions.
A number of UM academics are among the 14 healthcare professionals featured in the recently-published calendar celebrating women in the healthcare sector.
Prof. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat is an Associate Professor within the Department of Health Systems Management And Leadership within the Faculty of Health Sciences, but she’s also known for her role as the director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO Europe.
Prof. Charmaine Gauci, the Superintendent of Public Health and Director General for Public Health, is a Professor at the Department of Public Health within the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery.
Prof. Isabel Stabile is a Professor at the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Prof. Jean Calleja Agius is a Professor within the Department of Anatomy within the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery.
Through her journey as a medical student, then as an obstetrician and gynaecologist and eventually also as an academic, Prof. Calleja-Agius believes that combining STEM subjects with a healthy dose of arts and humanities, are essential to create an all-rounder.
"Professionals need to be not only experts in their field, but must be able to communicate and put into action all the knowledge they gained to leave a legacy for future generations. Women in the STEM community are key in bringing new perspectives and insights, especially when it comes to day-to-day practicalities, multitasking, forward-planning and thinking outside of the box. Great role models are important for the younger generation to look up to, and it is our duty to nurture a passion for real science in a world increasingly inundated with pseudoscience", she told Newspoint.
The calendar is an initiative by the Women for Women Foundation, a local NGO aiming to support women’s wellbeing.
Proceeds from the calendar will in fact support the Foundation’s initiatives aimed at empowering women.
More information on how to purchase the calendar, and so on, can be found online.
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