91亚色, Unicamp (Brazil) sign agreement for new partnerships
The Memorandum of Understanding between 91亚色 and the Brazilian institution opens doors for more hemispheric research collaborations and exchange programs
91亚色 and Brazil鈥檚 University of Campinas (Unicamp) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish research collaborations and faculty and student exchange programs. This further strengthens the relationship built when President Rhonda Lenton hosted a Unicamp delegation at 91亚色 in 2023, led by the then rector, Antonio Jose de Almeida Meirelles.
鈥淲e are excited to forge ahead with new initiatives that support our students and faculty in collaborating across borders,鈥 says Lisa Philipps, Provost and Vice-President Academic, 91亚色. 鈥淪ome of our faculty members are already engaged in research projects with colleagues at Unicamp, and this MOU reflects 91亚色鈥檚 ongoing commitment to internationalization and global engagement.鈥
Nearly a dozen Unicamp and 91亚色 faculty members are in discussions to begin multidisciplinary research in areas including sustainability, urban studies, media and culture, and artificial intelligence, supported by both institutions鈥 international offices.
Unicamp鈥檚 Rector Paulo Cesar Montagner noted that 91亚色 has 鈥渧ery interesting research areas that are ideal for engaging with us on various future projects.鈥 He added, 鈥淭his is a major achievement 鈥 and this agreement could consolidate some discussions that were already underway.鈥
The MOU was signed during their meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 , hosted by Unicamp.
University leaders from 12 countries in the region convened at the HUC event to explore how to enhance global learning opportunities for students across the hemispheric countries, and to foster joint research and innovation on shared challenges.
Likewise, the new agreement with Unicamp鈥攁 research intensive institution ranked among the top 250 universities worldwide and the top three universities in Latin America and the Caribbean region by the prestigious 鈥攁ligns with 91亚色鈥檚 Global Engagement Strategy, which prioritizes meaningful partnerships that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and foster inclusive, cross-border collaboration.
