With a distinguished work on the practice of Cauca's architecture in a biodiverse and multicultural region, Professor Sory Alexander Morales Fernández participated in the academic agenda of the XXIII International Seminar on Territory and Culture, SEMITEC 2024.

From November 5 to 7, 2024, Professor Sory Alexander Morales Fernández, from the Architecture program at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, represented the University of Cauca at the XXIII International Seminar on Territory and Culture, SEMITEC 2024, which took place in Villa de Leyva, Boyacá.

 

 

SEMITEC 2024 was an academic, scientific, and formative experience that integrated various activities, among which was Professor Sory Alexander’s participation in the symposium “Ambivalent Territorialities” with a presentation titled “ANDAR-T: Walking Architecture, the Region, and the Territory,” where he shared advancements from his research registered with the University of Cauca’s Vice-Rectory for Research.

“This project aims to co-construct, with the various involved actors, a space for collective management of thought and knowledge about the practice of Cauca's architecture in a biodiverse and multicultural region, such as the southwestern part of the country,” said Professor Morales, who also emphasized that the goal of the project is to contribute with approaches that allow for timely decision-making. Additionally, the professor participated in the presentation of the book Contemporary Thought in Territorial Studies I: Perspectives and Challenges, a text of which he was a co-editor.

It is important to note that the XXIII International Seminar on Territory and Culture, SEMITEC 2024, took place as part of the 25th anniversary of the International Network of Studies on Territory and Culture (RETEC) and the 25th anniversary of the Territorialities Research Group at the University of Caldas.

The central theme focused on Geopolitics and Local Impact, exploring various dimensions of contemporary worlds.

Thus, this knowledge-sharing space encourages the presentation of research from different parts of the world, showing how the connection between decisions and geopolitical realities aligns with what is experienced, thought, and resolved locally.

Professor Sory Alexander Morales Fernández’s participation reaffirms our Alma Mater’s commitment to generating knowledge that responds to the cultural, social, and environmental dynamics of southwestern Colombia. By linking research with the co-construction of knowledge from an interdisciplinary perspective, the role of academia in understanding and managing biodiverse and multicultural territories is strengthened. Such initiatives not only position the University in important international scenarios but also contribute to decision-making that promotes sustainable development and respect for local identities. How exciting it is that the colors of our institution are visible in spaces that transcend borders!

Writing: Communications Management Cent