Zapopan, Jalisco, February 13, 2025The Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campusheld the first session of the year of UP Dialoguesa discussion forum that brings together students and academics to debate key issues in education, innovation and sustainable development.
In this edition, Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andraderector of campus Guadalajara, presented the lecture Research: a driver of sustainable growth for businesseshighlighting the crucial role of knowledge in the generation of innovative solutions and business competitiveness.
Fostering critical thinking and innovation at Diálogos UP
UP Dialogues is a space designed to strengthen interdisciplinary interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking within the university community. In these sessions, students have the opportunity to interact directly with academic leaders, faculty, and experts, fostering a culture of applied research and strategic leadership.
The Dr. Mendoza emphasized that university research not only enhances sustainable business growthsustainable business growth, but also plays a fundamental role in the development of technological solutions and strategies to face the economic and social challenges affecting Mexico and the world.
He also stressed the importance of dialogue in university life, emphasizing that the search for knowledge is a fundamental element for the personal and professional development of students.
Research and development: key to business competitiveness
One of the central points addressed by Dr. Mendoza was the analysis of the national and international context in the field of research and development. research and development. He mentioned that, in the last few years, investment in science and in science and technology in Mexico has decreased, affecting the country's competitiveness in comparison with other economies. However, he highlighted Jalisco as a national benchmark in the patent generation and in the collaboration between academia and the productive sector..
During the session, success stories from global technology companies such as. Apple, Tesla and Amazonthat have bet on research and research and innovation to generate competitive advantages.
Dr. Mendoza explained how these examples can serve as a reference for students to understand the importance of applied research in various industry sectors and how they can be part of this change from their academic training.
The role of artificial intelligence and digital transformation
Another of the topics addressed at the forum was the impact of artificial intelligence artificial intelligence and data analysis research and business innovation. It was discussed how these tools are redefining the labor market and the industrial evolutionand the importance of future professionals developing skills in these areas to remain competitive in a globalized environment.
Strengthening the link between academia and industry
At the conclusion of the conference, attendees participated in a question and answer session exploring topics such as:
- Practical application of research in companies.
- Resistance to change and adoption of new technologies.
- Fostering a culture of innovation in university education..
The Dr. Mendoza concluded the event by reminding the audience of the mission of the Universidad Panamericana: "Our mission is not only to transmit knowledge, it is also to transmit and sow the concern of the reason for many things and where that knowledge comes from."
Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to research and sustainable development
With initiatives such as UP Dialoguesthe Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to education of excellencepromoting research as a key tool for economic growth. economic growthgrowth, social social responsibility and the generation of applied knowledge.
These meetings allow students to develop critical skills to face the challenges of the future with an ethical, innovative and sustainable vision. innovative and sustainable vision..
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana: https://www.up.edu.mx/
