BSSC signs Memorandum of Understanding with leading Colombian University

The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction is pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universidad de los Andes, a prestigious university in Colombia. 

According to the QS world rankings, Universidad de los Andes is ranked #236 in the world and in the top 5 Universities in Latin America. The MoU will strengthen partnerships with Colombia in areas such as civil engineering, industrial engineering, sustainability, operations research, and construction management. 

Dr Laura Florez Perez, who coordinated the partnership, said: “We are delighted to establish this partnership with Colombia to advance the delivery of infrastructure projects in South America. Colombia, the most biodiverse country in the world, has a growing economy with multiple opportunities to advance engineering and sustainability. We will develop projects, adopting industrial and civil engineering tools that enable the developing of sustainable infrastructure.” 

Professor D’Maris Coffman said: “We are thrilled to conclude this MoU with Universidad de los Andes, which is not only the leading university in Colombia but also a research powerhouse in Latin America. We hope that this agreement will raise our profile in the region as we ramp up recruitment of talented students from the Global South.”