Dr. Andreja Kutnar, InnoRenew CoE director, together with Dr. Manja Kitek Kuzman from Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, recently visited the University of the Republic, Faculty of Engineering in Uruguay to explore collaborative opportunities.

During their visit, they met with researchers from the Institute of Chemical Engineering (IPF-IIQ), Institute of Structures and Transportation (IET), and Institute of Materials Testing (IEM).

Additionally, they visited the Faculty of Architecture -Universidad ORT, where they were giving lectures at the public conference “Wood Research for architects and engineers”. The conference was attended by researchers, students and industry.

Moreover, they participated at the workshop with researcher about timber, and during the working visit they toured more timber buildings, the MACA Museum in Maldonado and elementary school under construction.