Author: SG CSUCA
Empoderamiento de las Mujeres
Empoderamiento de las Mujeres
Abren convocatoria para los premios de comunicación universitaria de Centroamérica y el Caribe
SIREICU is a department of the Central American University Confederation that promotes communication processes and functions as a strategic instrument of the systems of the Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA) for the creation, production, and distribution of graphic, textual, and audiovisual communication materials prepared for the dissemination of the work of the universities that belong to CSUCA, in order to strengthen, make visible, and recognize the activities, actions, and projects they carry out.
The deadline for submitting initiatives is June 15th.
The Regional System of University Information and Communication (SIREICU) officially invites all universities in Central America and the Caribbean that are part of CSUCA to submit their best work in the first edition of the SIREICU 2025 Awards, a distinction that will recognize innovation, commitment and quality in the institutional communication of the Public University.
The call is open to all officials of the universities that are members of CSUCA, who will be able to submit their communication products made between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, in various categories such as Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Communication, Digital Communication, and Advertising and Promotion.
“The SIREICU Awards are a platform to showcase best practices and the positive impact of university communication in the region, strengthening cooperation and the exchange of experiences between higher education institutions,” commented Roberto Tejada, President of SIREICU.
SIREICU promotes recognition of the work of communicators who prioritize the coverage and dissemination of successful experiences for the benefit of the communication and institutional image of universities in the region.
How to participate? The call for applications, regulations, and registration form are available for consultation and download on SIREICU's official channels. Applications must be submitted following the instructions established in the regulations, which are available [here/online]. here.
To participate, interested individuals must submit their work using the registration form by entering here
The application deadline is June 15th.
The stories that inspire will be recognized…
REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION FORM AT THE FOLLOWING LINK
XXIV Sesión Ordinaria de SIESCA
Los días 6 y 7 de mayo se desarrolló la vigésimo cuarta sesión ordinaria del Sistema para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior Centroamericana -SIESCA- desarrollada en modalidad presencial en la Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales -UNACIFOR- en Siguatepeque, Honduras.
SIESCA es el órgano de la Confederación Universitaria Centroamericana que impulsa la institucionalización de la internacionalización como un instrumento estratégico para promover la calidad de las universidades miembros del Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano -CSUCA-.
El acto inaugural conto con la bienvenida de Emilio Esbeih, Rector de UNACIFOR quién mencionó “Desde nuestra universidad es un inmenso honor ofrecer esta cordial bienvenida a la vigésima cuarta sesión ordinaria de SIESCA. Su presencia aquí no solo fortalece los lazos académicos y de cooperación entre nuestras universidades, sino que también simboliza el compromiso con una educación superior al servicio de nuestras comunidades, con las bases para construir una región más productiva, sostenible y solidaria”.
Mientras que, Carlos Alvarado, Secretario General de CSUCA indicó “La representación que ustedes tienen en el sistema de internacionalización desde cada una de nuestras universidades, integradas en el CSUCA, es clave para promover un modelo de cooperación regional sólido, inclusivo y comprometido con el desarrollo. Siendo muy importante el trabajo colaborativo para la consolidación de un modelo regional de educación superior que pueda promover un desarrollo con equidad, conocimiento compartido y una integración académica en beneficio de nuestros países”.
Por su parte, Antonio Medina, Coordinador de SIESCA en representación de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo inauguró la sesión señalando “La internacionalización es un eje transversal para todas las actividades de nuestras universidades: la docencia, la investigación y la extensión. Vivimos en un mundo globalizado, donde este instrumento se vuelve imprescindible para que nuestras universidades puedan mejorar y fortalecer sus niveles académicos, así como la cooperación entre instituciones. Todos conocemos los propósitos del SIESCA, que nos invitan a trabajar de manera articulada, estratégica y solidaria, con una visión regional e inclusiva”.
Dicha sesión cumplió con el propósito de conocer la experiencia de las universidades de Nicaragua en el Programa de Intercambio Académico Latinoamericano -Pila-, conocer la Aenda Regional de Investigación y Posgrado 2040, desarrollo del Observatorio Regional de Investigación y Posgrado de las universidades que integran el CSUCA, mediante su actualización con una perspectiva de sistemas CRIS, presentación de informe de grupos sobre el cumplimiento de los planes de trabajo 2025, así como la ejecución y desarrollo del actual plan.
Es preciso señalar que el trabajo colaborativo de la representación de las universidades ante SIESCA es contribuir a la formación de competencias internacionales de sus graduados, promover la participación de sus investigadores en la comunidad científica internacional y fortalecer la valoración, la visibilidad y el reconocimiento nacional, regional y mundial de las universidades miembros del CSUCA, a través de diferentes modalidades de cooperación internacional universitaria.
CSUCA participates in the Regional Civil Society Forum on Trade Facilitation: Progress and Opportunities for the Region
San José, Costa Rica – May 8, 2025
“Academia, private sector and international cooperation: keys to facilitating trade in Central America”
On May 8, the Regional Civil Society Forum on Trade Facilitation: Progress and Opportunities for the Region took place, with one of the key moments being the discussion entitled: “International cooperation, private sector and academia: partners in trade facilitation in Central America”, a space that highlighted the value of coordinated work to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development in the region.
This panel, which brought together high-level representatives from various key institutions and sectors, allowed for reflection on how regional integration can be strengthened through partnerships between public higher education, the private sector, and international cooperation.
One of the highlights was the intervention of Carlos Alvarado, President of the SICA Advisory Committee and Secretary General of the Central American Higher University Council (CSUCA), who emphasized the transformative role of academia in building a more competitive region.
“Public universities have ceased to be merely centers of academic training and have become key players in development. Through research, technical training, and their connection with the productive sectors, they can drive digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability,” Alvarado stated.
This forum provided an opportunity to learn about initiatives supporting higher education in the region, through projects such as Erasmus+ and INICIA, strengthening capacities in the social and solidarity economy in Central America. It also highlighted the strengthening of university-society-government ties, enabling the application of academic knowledge to benefit vulnerable communities through university extension programs.
The discussion was moderated by Roy Santana and featured prominent panelists such as Olga del Pino from the Spain-SICA Fund, Odir Fernández, Rector of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), Ana Morales, Director of the Economic Integration Consultative Committee (CCIE), Yaruma Vásquez, representative of the Costa Rican Private Sector, and Vinicio Sandí Meza, Representative of the Costa Rican Academy; who all agreed on the need to strengthen mechanisms for permanent dialogue and triangular cooperation.
The forum reaffirmed that trade facilitation is not just a technical task, but a collective effort where knowledge, innovation and social commitment play a fundamental role, and was organized by the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), with the support of the European Union and the Spain-SICA Fund.
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