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University of Concepción teaching graduate wins category of Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026
Tania Isla Rivas, a science and biology teaching graduate of the University of Concepción's Los Ángeles campus, won the Integral Education category of the Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026.
Why it matters: The University of Concepción's Los Ángeles campus pedagogy programme in natural sciences and biology counts a 2026 national teaching award winner among its graduates.
The University of Concepción (UdeC) reported that its alumna Tania Isla Rivas won the Integral Education category of the Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026.
According to the university, Isla Rivas graduated in Pedagogy in Natural Sciences and Biology from UdeC's Los Ángeles campus.
The university said she was recognised for teaching work that fosters critical thinking, perseverance and participation among her pupils.
Isla Rivas described the award as an absolute injection of energy into her vocation, the university newsroom reported.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
The award goes to a graduate of the University of Concepción's natural sciences and biology teaching programme at its Los Ángeles campus, recognising her classroom work on critical thinking, perseverance and pupil participation in the Integral Education category.
