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The ESPOL Alumni Reunion held in Cuenca brought together graduates from different classes and schools to strengthen ties with their alma mater, promote the exchange of experiences, and create new opportunities for collaboration; the FICT’s participation helped consolidate its relationship with its alumni and promote initiatives that strengthen the university’s professional and academic community.

FICT launched the Epiroc FICT-ESPOL Corporate Chair, an initiative of the Mining Engineering program aimed at strengthening the relationship between academia and the mining industry. The first session addressed topics related to innovation, automation, and sustainability in mining, promoting the development of technical skills and exposing students to the sector’s challenges and opportunities.

FICT has launched a technical-scientific collaboration with the Real Alto archaeological project to apply geological and geotechnical tools to the study of one of Ecuador’s most important heritage sites. The partnership includes specialized analyses conducted in the faculty’s laboratories and a technical visit to the site, with the goal of providing scientific information to strengthen archaeological research and the conservation of cultural heritage.

The Petroleum Engineering program at FICT-ESPOL held a team-building event that brought together students and faculty from all academic levels, strengthening camaraderie, a sense of belonging, and student participation; the event also promoted engagement with curricular and extracurricular initiatives that enrich professional training.

The Mining program at FICT-ESPOL participated in an outreach event for Lundin Gold’s Young Professionals Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening the technical and leadership skills of emerging talent in the mining sector; this collaboration strengthens ties between academia and industry and creates professional development opportunities for students and recent graduates.

FICT-ESPOL participated in CEDIA IGNOVA 2026 through Professor Samantha Jiménez, Ph.D., strengthening its ties with national networks in innovation, science, and technology; the event provided an opportunity to exchange experiences on technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and academia-industry collaboration, fostering new opportunities for applied research and scientific development in the country.

Researchers from the Geoinformation and Remote Sensing Laboratory at FICT-ESPOL were awarded an international CAPES fellowship to pursue doctoral studies in Brazil, thereby strengthening their expertise in remote sensing, geoinformation, and environmental monitoring; this achievement promotes academic internationalization and scientific cooperation between Ecuador and Brazil for the development of innovative solutions in land management and sustainability.

A new cohort of the FICT-ESPOL Master’s in Civil Engineering program, consisting of 22 professionals, will strengthen their skills in construction, sanitation, and applied innovation; the program continues to establish itself as a center for advanced training that promotes the development of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and water management in the country.

FICT ESPOL launched the SIKA 2026 Chair to strengthen ties between academia and industry, offering civil engineering students access to specialized knowledge, technical training, and hands-on experience in the construction sector; the initiative promotes an education aligned with the needs of today’s professional and technological environment.