Innovate.
Transform.
Elevate.

Because, world class education drives the future of humanity.

The Transformative Role of Universities

Since their inception, universities have been fundamental pillars of human and social development. As institutions dedicated to knowledge, their mission is to:

Develop the talent that societies need

shaping individuals capable of leading and contributing to progress in their communities and the world.

Prepare individuals to maximize their potential

both professionally and personally, fostering critical skills and values that enable them to face challenges, seize opportunities, and build fulfilling lives.

Generate knowledge, research, and innovation

that drive change, address humanity’s greatest challenges, and redefine what is possible.

Global Think Tank.

Unnivers World Class Education is a global think tank with the mission of generating knowledge, fostering collaboration, developing diagnostic tools, and providing the expertise necessary to drive and support change in higher education.

Our mission is to support universities, their leaders, and stakeholders in their renewal and transformation processes, helping them navigate strategic challenges and strengthen their connection with the future’s demands.

We share their purpose of being engines of social progress, equity, opportunity, and innovation, leading change in a rapidly evolving world.

The Strategic Challenges for Higher Education Institutions

Visual Scheme of 10 Strategic Challenges as Identified by Unnivers

1. Internationalization and Globalization
Position universities as global players, attract international talent, and establish strategic collaborations to enhance their global reputation and meet international standards.
10. Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice
Lead in environmental sustainability and social justice by designing curricula that promote global citizenship and social responsibility.
9. Accessibility and Inclusion
Reduce inequalities and ensure accessible environments for everyone, promoting gender equity and cultural diversity in higher education.
8. Attracting and Developing Talent
Recruit and retain students and academics by creating inclusive environments, offering attractive incentives, and building bridges with schools and international networks.
7. Research and Knowledge Generation
Transform knowledge into practical solutions, expanding funding opportunities through public-private partnerships and industry collaboration.
6. Governance and Organizational Development
Create agile structures that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and enable quick adaptation to global challenges, engaging stakeholders in key decisions.
5. Financial Sustainability
Diversify income streams through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, optimizing resources to ensure financial stability.
4. Adaptation to the Job Market
Design programs that meet industry demands, prioritize digital and transversal skills, and facilitate meaningful connections with real-world work experiences.
3. Innovation in Teaching and Learning Methodologies
Promote project-based learning (PBL), connect theory to practice, and develop problem-solving and leadership skills. Implement personalized methods and technologies like VR/AR to enrich the student experience.
2. Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Integrate AI and digital platforms to transform teaching and educational management, ensuring ethical and strategic adoption of advanced technologies.
1. Internationalization and Globalization
Position universities as global players, attract international talent, and establish strategic collaborations to enhance their global reputation and meet international standards.
10. Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice
Lead in environmental sustainability and social justice by designing curricula that promote global citizenship and social responsibility.
9. Accessibility and Inclusion
Reduce inequalities and ensure accessible environments for everyone, promoting gender equity and cultural diversity in higher education.
8. Attracting and Developing Talent
Recruit and retain students and academics by creating inclusive environments, offering attractive incentives, and building bridges with schools and international networks.
7. Research and Knowledge Generation
Transform knowledge into practical solutions, expanding funding opportunities through public-private partnerships and industry collaboration.
6. Governance and Organizational Development
Create agile structures that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and enable quick adaptation to global challenges, engaging stakeholders in key decisions.
5. Financial Sustainability
Diversify income streams through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, optimizing resources to ensure financial stability.
4. Adaptation to the Job Market
Design programs that meet industry demands, prioritize digital and transversal skills, and facilitate meaningful connections with real-world work experiences.
3. Innovation in Teaching and Learning Methodologies
Promote project-based learning, connect theory to practice, and develop problem-solving and leadership skills. Implement personalized methods and technologies like VR/AR to enrich the student experience.
2. Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Integrate AI and digital platforms to transform teaching and educational management, ensuring ethical and strategic adoption of advanced technologies.

Unnivers Key Activities

Unnivers is committed to redefining higher education’s role in a changing world—fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and shaping the future of learning and research.

Because world class education drives the future of humanity

Generating research and knowledge

To provide evidence-based insights into strategic challenges and innovation opportunities.

Applying evaluation and diagnostic systems

That allow universities, regions, and education stakeholders to establish measurable criteria for implementing actionable strategies.

Building a global network of multidisciplinary experts

Getting access to ideas and expertise for confronting strategic challenges and creating the future.

Developing collaboration spaces and open innovation models

Connecting key stakeholders with technology and innovation.

Designing training and development programs

In partnership with higher education stakeholders to prepare leaders for emerging challenges.

Based in Boston

Headquartered in Boston, one of the world’s leading educational hubs, Unnivers has a global presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. This positioning allows us to understand the regional realities of educational institutions and offer tailored solutions, while maintaining a global perspective on the transformative changes impacting higher education.

We work alongside universities, leaders, and stakeholders in their transformation processes, helping them face strategic challenges and strengthen their connection to the future. We are committed to their mission of being drivers of social progress, equity, and innovation, leading change in an ever-evolving world.

Who we serve

Unnivers collaborates with key players in higher education:

Universities and Educational Consortia

Institutions aiming to expand their global impact.

Investors and Philanthropists

Those seeking to create social impact and financial returns through education.

Governments and Public Administrations

Designers of sustainable and equitable educational policies.

Corporate and Nonprofit Organizations

Building connections between labor market needs and academic outcomes.

Education and Technology Innovators

Driving disruptive solutions for higher education.

Who we are

Guillermo Cisneros

Co-founder

Guillermo Cisneros
Gisela Veritier

Co-founder

Gisela Veritier

A Think Tank with Multidisciplinary Experts Driving Innovation

Erdin Beshimov
Ivan Bofarull
Mike Grandinetti
Jose Luis Guillen
Tanguy Jacopin
Julie Leitman
Tony Llaya
Xavier Marcet
Manuel Ortiz de Zevallos
Michele Quintano
Ezequiel Roitman
Ramon Sanchez
David Stephen
Anouk Tenten
Victor Wu
Doug Zingale

Resources.

  • febrero 14, 2025||Uncategorized||6 min||

    Higher Education Living Laboratories: Learnings from Challenger Universities

  • febrero 14, 2025||Uncategorized||4,8 min||

    From Nada to Prada: Inside the Radical Transformations of Higher Education’s Rising Stars

  • Team Discussion
    febrero 14, 2025||Uncategorized||5,3 min||

    In Students We Trust: The Rise of Student-Led Venture Capital Funds

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