Application of social network analysis to the institutional relations of the Higher Education System in the Rivera region-Livramento

This paper presents the results of a research-action project carried out in Rivera (Uruguay) and Binational Conurbation that integrates with Livramento (Brazil). The research aimed to strengthen university region this Conurbation, pole attraction for students from various adjacent areas. study analyzes institutional relations higher education system between 2020 2021 proposes actions can become territorial economic development. Relevant actors were identified through in-depth interviews. analyzed are (universities, trade business associations, municipalities, others). These then interpreted as nodes an network social analysis (SNA) using Gephi software. Relationships institutions educational (for example, joint careers, agreements, research). georeferenced (using GeoLayout), creating dynamic mapping. However, both local imaginary discourse authorities, must work consolidate themselves region. In research, it was observed there still no complete agreed strategic lines regard. sense, application also makes possible think about encourage public policies collaboration perspective achieve complex community objectives.