The University of Concepción and its contribution to the development of the Biobío region and the country

Abstract

The University of Concepción is a non-profit Educational Corporation, created at the initiative of the local community in 1919 and defined as a tolerant, pluralistic institution dedicated to Public Service. Throughout its history, it has been linked to the social, cultural and economic progress of the country, being at present the third university in academic importance in Chile. The University of Concepción is recognized for its great contribution to the training of professionals, creation of knowledge and connection with society, generating multiple contributions to the plastic arts, literature, politics, music, science and technology. Multi and interdisciplinary cooperation acquires more and more importance in the face of the great challenges imposed by the current neoliberal model and techno-economic globalization, in which the University's link with society and its institutions emerges as a decisive and structuring factor of its activities and future projection towards a sustainable society.