UFRO Secures Patents in Chile, the United States, Mexico and European Countries for Innovations Developed at the University

The granting of six new patents strengthens the position of Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) in innovation and technology transfer, expanding the international reach of its scientific developments.

UFRO Strengthens Academic Cooperation with Universidad de Almería and Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado

Academic initiatives related to research, mobility and postgraduate studies form part of ongoing efforts to continue expanding international cooperation networks.

UFRO Innovation FiTyre Secures United States Patent and Advances International Licensing Prospects

A new milestone has been achieved by the Road Pavement Research Group (GiPAV, its Spanish acronym) of the Department of Civil Works Engineering at Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) following the granting of a patent for the development of a sustainable solution designed to improve road durability using fibres from end-of-life tyres. The patent was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). FiTyre®, through the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office (DITT, its Spanish acronym), will now also pursue licensing opportunities in Europe and entry into international markets.

UFRO Researchers Study the Impact of Human Activity in Antarctica

For one month, Dr. Carolina Merino and Dr. Ignacio Jofré, academics from Universidad de La Frontera, are carrying out scientific fieldwork in Antarctic territory within the framework of the Anillo ATE250052 Project, an initiative that forms part of the 62nd Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ECA 62).