The University of Celaya, in strategic alliance with the Secretary of Sustainable Economic Development of the State, is conducting the introductory course Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Policies within the Program for Sustainable Industrial Development with the objective of training decision makers in the Bajio region to develop, participate, implement and evaluate actions that benefit our environment but also generate jobs and wealth in our state.
Consistent with its mission, the University of Celaya joins programs with a high impact social focus through which the educational community can establish valuable relationships with agents of change in the region such as the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE), the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation (KAS) and the Association for Sustainable Industrial Development Germany - Pacific Alliance PAGSID to develop academic projects linked to issues of the 2030 agenda, climate change, biodiversity, corporate responsibility and related topics.
The University of Celaya, as the epicenter of this collaboration of high-impact projects, presented last Friday, July 16, the certificates of participation to the people who will serve as examples and agents of change in this project of transformation of Guanajuato to reduce the problems related to climate change.
Universidad de Celaya aims to be a learning community that distinguishes itself for its academic quality and for providing its students with an exceptional educational experience that inspires them to positively transform the world of this century.
That is why one of the commitments of this University is the continuous improvement of its study programs through strategic and periodic updating, as well as certifications through external national and international organizations.
Recently, the Bachelor's Degree in Law and the Bachelor's Degree in Management and Administration of Global Business received accreditation from the Interinstitutional Committees for the Evaluation of Higher Education (CIEES), thus ensuring a first-class educational service for students.
The CIEES collaborate strategically with Higher Education Institutions in the search for Excellence, guaranteeing their prestige through the evaluation of the basic aspects that every HEI must comply with and others related to the institutional project, research, innovation, internationalization, linkage and cultural extension.
This significant achievement is the result of the qualified work of the directors and members of the academic staff who, day after day, put their dedication at the service of the formation of the future leaders of our community.
Renata Solano de la Licenciatura en Arte Culinario nos cuenta su experiencia en su estancia académica internacional en Hallym University, Corea del Sur.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, tenía conocimiento de que en algún futuro lo podría hacer y eso era una gran motivación.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Sí, siempre pensaba en irme al extranjero; pero nunca pensé que sería tan pronto.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Poder conocer el mundo y conocer muchas personas.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Siempre ha sido mi país favorito. Me encanta su cultura y gastronomía.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
¡No me lo podía creer, parecía todo sacado de un sueño!
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Súper bien, fueron muy amables y dispuestos a ayudar en lo que sea.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
La comida, mis amigos, familia y las actividades de la UNI.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Poder conocer el país y conocer gente de todo el mundo.
And the hardest part?
Poder expresarme completamente con los coreanos.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Ser más responsable e independiente, lista para enfrentar nuevos retos.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Sin duda alguna, es lo mejor de todo en mi carrera universitaria. ¡Gracias!
An immersive hybrid system will be implemented in 21 classrooms at Uniamerican International School to guarantee the continuity of academic quality in all its elementary and high school groups, as well as the optimization of learning environments that will be characterized by promoting inquiry, critical thinking through triggering questions and collaborative work in the context of a safe, staggered and semi-presential return next August.
Only eight schools, distributed in four states of the country, including Guanajuato, have immersive systems (UNOi, May 2021) that operate with a state-of-the-art technological infrastructure made up of computers, iPads, projectors, 4K cameras with 120-degree coverage and artificial intelligence mechanisms for facial recognition that allow them to take tracking shots, delimitation and close-ups in detailed areas, as well as panoramic shots with remote control. Likewise, the cameras frame based on human voice recognition, suppressing environmental noise to achieve greater fidelity in the transmitter's audio.
Another key pillar of immersive hybrid classrooms is the teaching team that is being trained to successfully plan and implement classes that awaken students' interest and curiosity, while generating learning and developing skills supported by academic content designed for this purpose.
Rosalba Vega, in her 4th semester of high school, currently takes biology and math classes in an immersive hybrid classroom and, from her experience, the advantages are a higher level of attention and concentration during class that has allowed her to improve her academic performance, a better group dynamic and the confidence of feeling safe in a de-densified classroom.
Thanks to this integral model of educational evolution, more meaningful learning experiences will be generated for students and teachers because, with the integration of the technological and academic components within the classroom, a more natural simultaneous interaction between students who will attend classes in person and those who will participate remotely will be possible.
The immersive hybrid classrooms, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and artificial intelligence, are already implemented in 33 classrooms at the University of Celaya to guarantee a safe return to classes next August, ensuring the continuity of academic quality.
These classrooms are already being used by teachers and students at all levels, such is the case of the Master's Degree in Administration, where there have been very good comments about how well the technology and the 4K camera system works, which, thanks to artificial intelligence mechanisms, have facial recognition that follows the teacher around the room and recognizes the human voice, eliminating environmental noise to achieve greater fidelity in the audio, giving fluency to class participation.
In high school, in biology and mathematics, Rosalba Vega, a 4th semester student, says that the hybrid classrooms allow her to pay more attention and concentrate during class, improving her academic performance and a better group dynamic, as well as the confidence of feeling safer in a classroom with fewer students.
Thanks to this integral model of educational evolution, more meaningful learning experiences will be generated for students and teachers, since the integration of technological-academic components within the classroom will allow interaction between students who will attend classrooms in person and those who will participate remotely, stimulating collaborative work, discussions in real time, critical thinking, to mention a few skills.
The project "Strengthening the Digital Educational Model of FIMPES Universities" has brought together eleven of the most prestigious universities in Mexico, including the University of Celaya, to design an educational model according to mega trends, promoting continuous improvement, relevance and access to higher education based on best practices, technology and global trends with the support of a group of international experts.
The participation in this innovative model project joins 10 other universities in the country and has strategic allies such as EmTech Institute and Santander Universities.
In the first phase, the project contemplates the creation of five digital/hybrid courses with best practices worldwide, more than 60 professors and specialists involved in the creation of academic content and the possibility that more than 100 universities use the courses in digital platform, making the necessary adaptations based on the reality of higher education and the market in Mexico.
The digital/hybrid courses will address Digital Skills, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Study Habits and Oral and Written Communication.
The University of Celaya joins advanced initiatives and reinvents itself to continue offering the academic quality of its programs and fulfilling its commitment to society.
The University of Celaya is ranked among the best universities in our country for its academic level, enrollment and graduates, national and international recognition, the professional training of its faculty and its recognized prestige, according to Tops Mexico.[i]a digital and print publication, which compares 45 undergraduate programs based on the five variables listed above.
This year 2021 the academic programs of the Institution distinguished were: Administration, Medicine, Marketing, Nutrition, Psychology, Communication and Law; thus allowing the University of Celaya to position itself among the highest quality institutions in Higher Education and the most committed to Mexico.
The measurement process in the ranking contemplates the application of surveys both to companies and public and private institutions, as well as to opinion leaders, political scientists, marketers, professors, doctors and communicologists of our country to define the best 200 universities in Mexico among a universe of more than 5000 institutions (SEP, 2019).
This positioning as a first class institution has been achieved by being very clear about the mission, redesigning the vision based on the mega trends and challenges, as well as thanks to the strong commitment of the entire University team, aware that the most important thing is the life and career plan of the students for the benefit of the common good.
Fernanda Fragoso, estudiante de Diseño Digital, nos cuenta su experiencia en el semestre internacional que realizó en Corea del Sur.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, de hecho, yo elegí estudiar en la Universidad de Celaya después de hacer una búsqueda en internet acerca de universidades con programas internacionales, ya que mi sueño siempre había sido ir a Corea del Sur, por lo que la Uni fue la mejor opción para cumplirlo.
Cuándo entraste a tu carrera ¿Creíste que te irías a vivir y estudiar en el extranjero?
Era mi principal objetivo, por supuesto que estudiar Diseño es algo que me encanta y a lo que quiero dedicarme en un futuro, pero mi mayor motivación era lograr irme al extranjero, así que definitivamente me creía capaz de lograrlo y me esforcé por ello.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, ésta fue mi primera vez saliendo, viviendo y estudiando fuera del país.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Definitivamente esa sería mi mamá y yo misma. Quería enorgullecer a mi mamá y agradecer sus esfuerzos durante tantos años yéndome al país de mis sueños. Cada día que me apoyaba y motivaba, yo me esforzaba más para no fallar en calificaciones y responsabilidades de la escuela. Quería conocer más allá de mi país, otra cultura, otras tradiciones totalmente diferentes a las que estaba acostumbrada, por lo que, también me mantenía motivándome para poder ir a otro país.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Desde hace 10 años, conocí por primera vez la música de Corea del Sur; en ese entonces no era tan popular como lo es ahora en México, pero supe que tenían un estilo diferente, un “algo” que quería conocer más; de esa manera, comencé a no solo enamorarme de la música, sino del país, de la educación, costumbres y en general, de la cultura. Al final de la secundaria me metí en la cabeza que era el país al que quería ir de sí o sí; se convirtió en la meta a la cual quería llegar.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Miedo y emoción. Yo había visto que muchos compañeros y amigos viajaban sin ningún problema y regresaban con maravillosas historias que contar; sin embargo, para mí el dejar el país por primera vez, haciendo todo yo sola, sin la ayuda siquiera del internet en cuanto pisé Corea, fue realmente escalofriante. Aun así, tuve mucho apoyo desde el aeropuerto y después en la Universidad de Hallym, por lo que cada día me llenaba más de emoción que de nerviosismo.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Todos han sido muy amables; desde el coordinador, los maestros, los estudiantes, mis compañeros de residencias, hasta la señora de la limpieza. Si tengo cualquier duda de cualquier asunto, siempre hay alguien que me puede ayudar o canalizar con quien podía otorgarme información. Desde un inicio me mandaron correos con instrucciones y detalles que realmente me ayudaron para mi estadía en Corea, lo cual me facilitó muchas cosas.
¿Qué es lo que más extrañaste de México y de la UNI?
Podría decir que en un inicio no extrañaba la comida, porque Corea del Sur tiene una cantidad impresionante de comida nueva por probar; sin embargo, el último mes vaya que extrañé la sazón única de México.
De la Uni extrañé su tamaño, y lo sé, suena extraño, pero es la verdad. Hallym tiene un edificio para cada cosa que quieras realizar y todo está a grandes distancias, y a pesar de que me gusta caminar, a veces era muy agotador tener que recoger, no sé, un recibo, en una oficina que se encontraba en un 5to piso, para luego ir a otro edificio para pagar, hasta el otro lado de la escuela (la cual está ubicada en una montaña, por lo que se imaginarán que todo era subidas y bajadas).
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Cada detalle fue emocionante. Desde conocer personas de otros países y aprender lo básico de no solo coreano, sino de ruso, francés, alemán, etc. Llegaba el punto que ya no recordaba el español porque cada día hablaba más inglés que mi propio idioma. Viajar por tren fue otra cosa totalmente nueva para mí, porque nunca lo había usado ni en México. Celebrar mi cumpleaños en Corea también fue espectacular, porque estuve rodeada de nuevas amistades que nunca imaginé tener. Así como también el ver por primera vez la nieve caer y jugar a la guerra de “bolas de nieve”. En conclusión, todo fue EMOCIONANTE.
And the hardest part?
El idioma. A pesar de que llevaba una materia de Básico Coreano, me costó trabajo aprender a decir oraciones largas o nombres de lugares a los que quería ir y que el taxista no me entendía. Muchos nos apoyábamos con el Traductor si queríamos preguntar por algo en las tiendas, para ir hacia un lugar en específico o por si alguien nos decía algo.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Tanto personal como profesional, espero regresar con más confianza en mí y sin miedo a expresarme, no porque no pudiera en México, sino porque los nervios me invadían con solo pensar en hacer una presentación frente a mi clase o dirigirme a una persona que no conocía; y en Corea cada día tenía que hablar en inglés enfrente de muchas personas desconocidas para hacer nuevos amigos o para presentar un examen. Quiero ser capaz de dirigirme con mis clientes con mayor seguridad, o decirle a mi jefe que sin problema puedo hablar en inglés y viajar al extranjero por trabajo; así que espero ser más segura, sin el temor de ser yo misma.
¿Estas oportunidades que da la Uni ¿las recomiendas a tus compañeros?
Por supuesto. Es una aventura que es sin duda magnífica, algo que todo estudiante debería vivir al menos una vez. Mi consejo es, si quieres ir a alguno de los países que la UNI te ofrece, estudia mucho, esfuérzate cada día y no dejes nada para después, porque cada herramienta, cada recomendación y soporte que te dan los maestros y en general la UNI, te ayuda para este momento, para tener la seguridad que a pesar de que te podrías ir hasta el otro lado del mundo, sabes que tendrás los conocimientos y los cimientos que te dieron en la Universidad de Celaya.
In order to maintain the highest standards of academic quality and ensure the safety of teachers, students and their families, the University of Celaya has made a significant investment in technological infrastructure to convert its classrooms into Hybrid Immersive Classrooms where a system of 4K smart cameras, high fidelity microphones and interactive screens within a technological platform with teaching materials and first class technical support will allow students to participate in person or virtually with the same interaction between peers and teachers as if they were in a normal classroom.
This model will be implemented at all educational levels from Uniamerican International School, Prepa Uni and Universidad de Celaya, continuing 100% with the essence of integral education, learning through projects and challenges, research, and collaborative work with the highest standards.
With the above, students and their parents will be able to choose between the face-to-face and virtual models, preserving their safety at all times and maintaining an organized, structured and efficient learning experience in which students feel included, listened to, accompanied and, above all, motivated by interacting in a more natural way.
With this, the Institution reinforces its regional leadership through a global vision and innovative solutions to current challenges.
The vaccine gives an important protection to the immune system against the virus, you can still get infected, but the risk of becoming seriously ill is almost zero. When a vaccine is 95% effective like the Pfizer/BioNTech one, it means that 95% of people will not get sick, the other 5% maybe, but it will be very rare that they will be hospitalized.
2. Can I transmit the virus?
If you are infected the vaccine will not stop transmission completely, but it will decrease the amount of virus you spread through your mouth and nose, as well as the length of time you can spread it, making you less infectious overall. If the amount of virus in your body is very low the transmission risk is almost zero. Although scientists have not yet determined how low that amount should be. So vaccinated people should continue to wear a mask and keep their social distance.
3. Are we protected against new variants?
The vaccine may protect against new variants, but not completely. The Oxford/AstraSeneca vaccine protects up to 75% from severe infections of the new variant, and pharmaceutical companies are already working on improvements to the vaccines to take into account new strains that may appear. However, the current vaccines should reduce cases of severe disease and deaths in the short term, thus reducing the chances of mutation.
3 key questions about the COVID-19 vaccine - answered.
