Contrary to the common idea that bats are pests, a revolutionary research conducted in the mangroves of Santay shows that they are true guardians of the ecological balance. The study, led by Natalia Molina, UEES research professor in the Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program from Mangrove to Coral 2021-2050, was developed in collaboration with...Read More

The intense rainfall recorded in recent months has generated environmental conditions that favor the uncontrolled proliferation of the Thyrinteina arnobia, known as mediator butterfly or mangrove moth, in the mangrove ecosystems of the Gulf of Guayaquil. According to reports from local communities that interact daily with these ecosystems, the massive presence of this butterfly is...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

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

Planet ESRI came to Espiritu Santo University this Wednesday, June 18, at the Convention Center's Foundational Auditorium. An event dedicated to explore geospatial knowledge and geographic intelligence with students and teachers. This space offered informative talks on these topics, as well as innovative projects by different speakers. ...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

A visual tour full of emotions to commemorate the International Biodiversity Day 2025, this was the exhibition Ecuador in Images. The event was organized by the German cooperation, GIZ in conjunction with INABIO, and took place at the Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES), where Esteban Barrera and Lucas Bustamante had the opportunity to...Read More

The “Grow with Phoenix” project was the winner in the Food Security category. Espiritu Santo University (UEES) won first place internationally in the SpaceHACK for Sustainability, a hackathon organized by the Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University (ASU). The event challenges students from all over the...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

Natalia Molina, research professor at the Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES), was awarded the Honorary Recognition for the Environmental Trajectory of Guayaquil, the highest award granted by the Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of Guayaquil. This prestigious recognition highlights the constant and significant effort of people whose work has contributed in an outstanding way to the protection of the environment and the...Read More

The Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) is proud to announce the First Ecuadorian Mangrove Congress, to be held on September 4 and 5, 2024 at its Convention Center. This event has been designed to share experiences and achievements in mangrove restoration in various provinces of the country.....Read More

As part of the Academic Mission: Experimentation in River Hydraulics and Water Quality, a group of six environmental engineering students visited the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, from July 15 to 19. The main objective of this trip was to carry out the measurement of river flows in...Read More

Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES) promotes sustainable innovation through its students, who represented Ecuador in the international competition Hult Prize, held in Monterrey, Mexico. The competition is held in dozens of universities around 120 countries and is aimed at students with innovative ideas that seek to solve global problems aligned with...Read More

The Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo (UEES) celebrated World Environment Day through the “Sustainable Cities” conversation, in order to raise awareness among students about the importance of sustainability and its role in the future of the planet. Panelists from different entities participated in the discussion: Holcim, UEES....Read More