The Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), an institution that is part of the International University Network of the Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER), has kicked off the 2026-2027 academic year with a review of the main achievements of the past year and the presentation of its priorities in the areas of education, research, and internationalization. This last area is particularly important for FUNIBER’s Academic Network, which promotes cooperation among universities in different countries and provides opportunities to broaden its students’ academic experience. Read more

The Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER) recognizes the research work of Professor Thamiris Magalhães de Sousa, an academic advisor and supervisor of final projects for the University Network of the Foundation. This recognition follows the publication of the scientific article “Beyond Reality Avoidance: Unraveling the Paradox of Escapism Through Self-Monitoring and Autonomy Mechanisms for Consumers’ Life Satisfaction.” Read more

The Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER), through its International Academic Network, continues to promote the generation and dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge. As part of this effort, it is publishing a study in which Dr. Irma Domínguez, academic coordinator of the Foundation’s Health and Nutrition Department and a member of the Research Group on Food, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Health at the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO)—an institution belonging to the university network—is participating. Read more

Dr. Mónica Gracia, international director of admissions at the Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER), and Dr. Eduardo Silva, executive director of the Foundation in Guatemala, are participating in an international study to develop a new machine learning model capable of detecting suicidal ideation in social media posts with greater accuracy than traditional deep learning methods. Read more

Dr. Mercedes Briones, researcher and educator associated with the Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (Iberoamerican University Foundation, FUNIBER), is participating in a study that analyzes the biological activity of betalains present in the fruits of the Opuntia cactus, particularly in prickly pears, and their possible health benefits. Read more

Dr. Alvaro Velarde, researcher and coordinator of the Sports Area of the Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (Iberoamerican University Foundation, FUNIBER), participates in a study that analyzes the effects of a multicomponent physical exercise program on the functional fitness of a group of overweight or obese older adults in Chile. Read more