José Francisco López Gil, research professor at the Universidad Espíritu Santo, was awarded first place in the XXV Edition of the Research Awards of the Albacete Integrated Care Management (GAI) in Spain. His study, entitled “Global proportion of disordered eating in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis”, received...Read More

Natalia Molina, mangrove expert and UEES research professor, participated in the first meeting of the Committee of Experts (CODEX) for the Collective Scientific Evaluation on the management and sustainable development of mangroves in Ecuador. The meeting took place from July 14 to 18, 2025 at the headquarters of the French Institute...Read More

The research professor Iván Cherrez, representing Universidad Espíritu Santo, participated in the 9th Summer Seminar on Oscillometry, a high-level academic event organized by McGill University in Canada. This meeting, dedicated exclusively to the analysis of oscillometry -an advanced technique to evaluate pulmonary function- brought together world leaders in the field of pulmonary...Read More

Juan Simón, research professor at Universidad Espíritu Santo, participated in Anthology Together 2025, one of the most influential conferences in educational technology worldwide. The event, held July 14-16 in Las Vegas, brought together institutional leaders, developers and international experts in higher education to discuss key advances that are being made in the field of education technology....Read More

During the 40th Inter-American Congress of Psychology, Zuleima Santalla, research professor at Espiritu Santo University, presented key findings of a study on unethical behaviors in organizational contexts. Her research compared the cases of Ecuador and Venezuela, analyzing how the perception of organizational ethics influences the attitude and willingness of employees to behave in an...Read More

Ecuadorian researcher Natalia Molina Moreira, recognized for her work in mangrove conservation, participated as a speaker at the International Meeting Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala on climate change, ocean and marine-coastal zones: dialogue towards COP30. This event brought together experts, academics and institutional representatives from the region with the objective of sharing experiences,...Read More

Peter Chedraui, professor and researcher at Espiritu Santo University, has been recognized as Outstanding Scholar 2024 by the international platform ScholarGPS. His placement in the top 0.5% of the most cited academics worldwide is the result of a rigorous analysis based on citation metrics, academic impact and quality of scientific publications.....Read More

A group of researchers linked to Espiritu Santo University received an important international recognition during the 18th Congress of the Latin American Association of the Thorax (ALAT), by winning the award for the best paper in Respiratory Physiology. The team was formed by Dr. Juan Calderón, Dr. Jorge Salgado, Dr. Gabriela Rodas, Dr. Ronald Dandurand, Dr. Iván Cherrez, as well as...Read More

José Francisco López Gil, professor and researcher at the Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES), has been selected as a beneficiary in the call for Ramón y Cajal contracts, one of the most competitive and prestigious programs in the Spanish scientific system. His line of research focuses on nutrition and childhood obesity, fields in which he has...Read More

  Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) reaches a new milestone in its academic trajectory by being incorporated into the QS World University Rankings 2026, integrating the prestigious list of the best universities in the world. UEES is positioned within the exclusive group of the top one thousand institutions selected by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a British organization recognized for...Read More

Espiritu Santo University actively participated in the 15th Congress of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS), held at the Palacio de Congresos in Valencia, Spain. This important meeting brought together specialists and researchers from around the world with the aim of promoting a multidisciplinary approach to menopausal health.Read More

Espiritu Santo University has launched Research UEES, an innovative platform aimed at strengthening scientific research and promoting open science. This tool, which is integrated into the university's academic ecosystem, will facilitate the visibility of research work and foster collaboration with international academic networks, which will allow the consolidation of research projects and the...Read More

Dr. Iván Chérrez, renowned allergist and UEES research professor, has been elected by a nearly unanimous vote to the steering committee of the Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE), a leading global initiative of the Network of Excellence in Asthma and Allergy. This appointment reflects his prominent development in the field of allergology....Read More

The Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES) presented a pioneering initiative in the region that takes the Ecuadorian mangroves to the metaverse, an innovative proposal whose main objective is to promote the visibility and dissemination of the restoration program of these valuable ecosystems. The project offers an immersive experience so that users can explore and learn about the ecosystems...Read More

The Research Center of Espiritu Santo University (CINUEES) inaugurated a large and modern space designed to promote knowledge, innovation and scientific development. Located on the fourth floor of building E, this new space will provide researchers with an optimal environment for the generation of scientific solutions with social impact. «It makes...Read More