UEMA NEWS THE ANNUAL MAGAZINE OF THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
CELPE BRAS
UEMA receives certification to administer the exam
INTERNATIONAL COFEE
The ninth edition of the event took place at the Centro Caixeral
SOUTH AFRICA
UEMA visits universities alongside delegation
AND MORE
4ª ISSUE / 2023
STAFF Prof. Dr. Walter Canales Sant’Ana Rector Prof. Dr. Paulo Henrique Aragão Catunda Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Silas Nogueira de Melo Superintendent of International Relations and Editor-in-Chief Stefanie Zerba Monteiro Head of the International Mobility Division Ana Carolina Silva Lima Head of the International Cooperation Division Elkenson da Silva Costa Technical Assistant Lucas Dias Corrêa Journalist and Secretary Andreza Clara Sousa Santos Intern
SUMMARY 5
INTRODUCTION
6
GET TO KNOW SRI
8
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
10
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
12
CELPE-BRAS CERTIFICATION
14
INTERNATIONAL VISITS
16
SOUTH AFRICA MISSION
18
COLONIAL TIES
20
SRI AND EDUCATION USA
22
IX INTERNATIONAL COFFEE
26
RANKINGS, PARTNERSHIP AND GLOBALIZATION
28
TESTIMONIALS
Introduction With great honor and a sense of responsibility, I took on the challenge of managing the International Relations Superintendence (SRI) of the State University of Maranhão (UEMA) in 2023. In this regard, I would like to thank the invitation from our rector, Prof. Walter Canales Sant’Ana, as well as the legacy of the former superintendent, Prof. Thales Passos de Andrade. It is important to note that I have been blessed with a team that strives for excellence in its efforts to promote internationalization at UEMA. We hope that in 2024, UEMA’s internationalization efforts will be expanded, of course, within budgetary and infrastructural limitations. In this edition of the magazine, we report the main mobility indicators and international agreements of UEMA, mention some actions developed throughout the year, highlight important achievements, and bring some articles that challenge us to reflect on internationalization from the perspective of a public institution of higher education located in what some experts call the Global South. Enjoy reading!
Silas Nogueira de Melo
International Relations Superintendent
GET TO KNOW SRI
T
he
International
Relations
strategic partnerships with universities and
Superintendence (SRI) is the sector
renowned institutions around the world,
responsible for promoting UEMA’s
aiming to develop joint research projects,
internationalization,
strengthening
partnerships with foreign institutions, and facilitating the integration of international students
and
researchers.
The
SRI
plays a fundamental role in promoting international
academic
and
scientific
cooperation. We actively seek to establish
academic mobility, and cultural exchange. The SRI is also responsible for disseminating scholarship
opportunities,
research
programs, academic, and cultural events of interest to the UEMA academic community. We
keep
students
and
researchers
informed
about
the
latest
available
The
International
Relations
opportunities. The SRI team is committed
Superintendence is composed of two
to providing a successful and enriching
subdivisions:
international
for
division, and the International Cooperation
all foreign students and researchers who
division. Learn more about them in the
choose UEMA as their destination. We are
following pages.
academic
experience
ready to offer technical and administrative support, as well as encourage cultural and academic integration.
the
Academic
Mobility
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY The SRI facilitates the arrival of international students, as well as the participation of UEMA students in exchange programs at partner institutions.
3
40
70
85
140
Foreign
Spots to
Spots to
Spots to
Spots to
Students
Spanish I
PILAvirtual
Portuguese I
INILATmov+
I
n
2023,
Mobility
selection for classes of the Basic Spanish
students
course, offered by the Universidad Santo
to participate in various academic
Tomás. In 2023, 40 spots were offered over
exchange programs. The flagship of the
the two semesters for UEMA students.
division is the virtual mobility programs.
This partnership has proven to be very
Established in 2021, the initiative is part
fruitful, leading to the creation of the
of the SRI’s commitment to offering
Basic Portuguese for Foreigners course,
affordable mobility that remains appealing
also offered semi-annually to partner
to the academic community, providing a
institutions, where we offered 85 spots
unique opportunity for the exchange of
over the two semesters of last year.
division
the
International
enabled
UEMA
social and cultural knowledge. Currently, the Superintendence has three mobility programs: INILATmov+ (Latin American Initiative
for
Internationalization),
PILAvirtual (Latin American Academic Exchange Program), and BRAMEX (BrazilMexico Exchange Program). Last
year,
the
The course is particularly important as it is used as a bargaining chip, ensuring our
spots
in
the
Spanish
course,
promoting
the
internationalization
of
our professors’ curriculum and, more recently, in the Universidad Católica del Norte’s free courses in Chile. Additionally,
international
mobility
since the end of last year, it has been
division was responsible for three calls for
part of the Institutional Program of
applications: two for INILATmov+ (for the
Extension Scholarships (PIBEX), with two
2023.2 and 2024.1 semesters), offering a
scholarships for UEMA students.
total of 140 spots, and one for PILAvirtual (for the 2024.1 semester), offering a total of 70 spots. These numbers represent a 40% increase compared to 2022, when 50 spots were offered for each call. For the calls that will be launched in 2024, the expectation is to offer even more spots, providing even more opportunities for the academic community to participate in these rich and accessible mobility programs. Another
division completed all legal procedures to bring three foreign students to UEMA for the 2024 academic year. One student from Mozambique is already in the capital studying
Architecture
and
through
the
(Undergraduate
PEC-G
Urbanism
Student-Exchange Program); the other two are from Angola and will join Postgraduate
classes
–
specifically
a
Master’s in Education and a Ph.D. in important
facet
of
internationalization is foreign languages. Considering
Also in 2023, the International Mobility
this,
the
International
Mobility division also conducts a semester
History – through the GCUB-MOB (GCUB International Mobility Program).
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Universidade Aberta de Portugal Universidade Beira Interior Universidade do Porto Université de Montreal
United States Air Force University of Arizona The University of Kansas University of Tennessee Universidad de Lleida
Universidad Nacional de Colômbia
Agência Nacional do Peru Universidade Nacional de Tumbes Universidad Nacional Frederico Villarreal
Université de Guyane
Universidad Santo Tomás
The work of the International Cooperation division is to create and nurture good partnerships with foreign educational institutions. Through cooperation agreements, letters of intent, and memorandums of understanding, the division helps to keep UEMA relevant within an increasingly internationalized academic landscape. Below are the institutions with which we maintain active agreements.
University of Nottingham University of Westminster Sapienza Universidade de Roma Universitá de Camerino
Univerzitet u Beogradu
Universidade de Ilorin
Universidade de Save Universidade Rovuma
CELPE-BRAS CERTIFICATION Since 2023, UEMA is an official center for applications
T
he State University of Maranhão
missions, cultural centers, and other
(UEMA)
institutions interested in promoting and
has
certification
officially to
received
administer
the
Portuguese proficiency test for foreigners. The decision was made according to Annex I of Ordinance No. 317, with a rectification published in the Official Gazette on July 11. The
test,
known
Celpe-Bras,
“This
accreditation,
National
Institute
Educational
validated of
Research
by
the
Studies
and
Anísio
Teixeira
(INEP), is certainly an achievement for
is
our institution, affirming its relevance
Brazil
nationally and internationally,” says Prof.
and abroad by Inep, with the support of
Dr. Elijames Moraes dos Santos Muniz, who
the Ministry of Education (MEC) and in
will be the coordinator of the test center,
partnership with the Ministry of Foreign
located in the Architecture Building at
Affairs. The exams are held at test centers,
UEMA.
administered
as
disseminating the Portuguese language.
semi-annually
in
such as higher education institutions, diplomatic
representations,
consular
The team that integrates this center is also composed of the deputy coordinator
Prof. Dr. Emanoel Cesar Pires de Assis; Prof.
certification is available, where they can
Ms. Mary Joice Paranaguá Rios Rodrigues;
take the test. With a test center here in our
Prof. Ms. Jeanne Ferreira Sousa da Silva;
city, it’s one less expense.”
Prof. Dr. Maria Célia Dias de Castro; Prof. Dr. Laira de Cássia Barros Ferreira Maldaner; Prof. Ms. Soraya Maria Siqueira De Souza — with the first two also completing online courses and conducting the first official administration. The
Superintendent
The professor also spoke about the benefits for the university itself. “With this test center, we hope to receive international students not only to take the test but also to take courses at our institution and thus further promote internationalization at
of
International
Relations at UEMA and responsible for the test center, Prof. Dr. Silas Nogueira de Melo, emphasizes the importance of having a test center in our state. “There are students from the PEC-G (Undergraduate Student-Exchange Program), for example, who need the Celpe-Bras and often look for other states or municipalities where the
UEMA.”
INTERNATIONAL VISITS In 2023, several important figures on the global stage visited UEMA The year 2023 was also marked by
and research he has been developing in
illustrious international visits to the State
the Amazon since the 1990s. The visit also
University of Maranhão. Let’s get to know
marked the signing of the Memorandum
some of them.
of Understanding between UEMA and KU
In
April,
the
International
Relations
Superintendence, in partnership with the
Sustainable
Development
(Kansas University), where Christopher teaches.
Goals
In July, during his visit to Maranhão, the
(SDG) Advisory, held the first SRI-SDG
Ambassador of Austria to Brazil, Dr. Stefan
debate cycle, with Professor Christopher
Scholz, came to UEMA for a meeting
Brown from the University of Kansas
with our rector, Prof. Dr. Walter Canales
as a guest. On this occasion, he gave a
Sant’Anna. The International Relations
lecture titled “Political ecology and land
Superintendence
use change: reflections on the Amazon,”
primarily through the Superintendent,
discussing the concepts of conservation
Prof. Dr. Silas Nogueira de Melo, who
and production from a geographical
highlighted the functioning of online
perspective, and presenting the work
education
was
programs,
also
present,
including
the
UEMANet
platform,
and
the
Eskada,
efforts to maintain a good relationship with
PROFITEC, and Proetnos projects, pointing
partners, as well as the teaching, research,
out the importance of this type of content as
and extension context of UEMA, with a
a way to democratize access to education.
strong focus on sustainability and natural
The superintendent also spoke about
sciences.
UEMA’s efforts regarding sustainability and the environment.
In October, we welcomed the rector of the Pedagogical University of Maputo,
In September, Stuart Bleecher, a public
Professor Jorge Ferrão, to the Architecture
diplomacy
United
& Urbanism building of UEMA, in the
States Consulate General (based in Recife),
Historic Center of São Luís. The meeting was
visited UEMA facilities through a meeting
attended by vice-rectors, superintendents,
at the SRI. Along with the superintendent,
and course directors. Representing the SRI
the meeting was attended by the Chief of
was the Head of the Mobility Division of the
International Cooperation, Ana Carolina
International Relations Superintendence,
Silva Lima; Cristine Borges, EducationUSA
Stefanie Zerba. Professor Jorge Ferrão
Advisor at the Federal University of Ceará
explained how UniMaputo works and how
(UFC); and representatives from PROEXAE.
he would like the partnership between
The
Uema and UniMaputo to be beneficial to
specialist
meeting
aimed
from
to
the
discuss
the
functions of the SRI within the university context, highlighting the sector’s ongoing
both institutions.
SOUTH AFRICA MISSION Rector and Superintendent traveled with ABRUEM delegation
O
n
August
21st,
a
delegation
Africa, further strengthening the network
representatives
of global partnerships for both institutions
composed
of
from
higher
20
education
and
involvement
within
the
BRICS
institutions, including the State University
network (a group of emerging market
of Maranhão (UEMA), traveled to South
countries in relation to their economic
Africa for a Mission promoted by the
development, primarily formed by Brazil,
Brazilian Association of Rectors of State
Russia, India, and China).
and Municipal Universities (ABRUEM) at the invitation of the Embassy of South Africa in Brasília. The representatives from UEMA were the rector, Prof. Dr. Walter Sales Canales Sant’Anna, and the Superintendent of International Relations, Prof. Dr. Silas Nogueira de Melo.
During the trip, the delegation visited the facilities of several higher education institutions in the cities of Durban, Pietermaritzburg,
and
Cape
Town,
including the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban University of Technology (DUT),
Stellenbosch
University
(SU),
The objective of the Mission was to
University of the Western Cape (UWC),
promote dialogue between Brazil and
and University of Cape Town (UCT).
In addition to visiting the universities, the
and UEMASul) and the language institute of
delegation also participated in the 25th
UKZN (located in Pietermaritzburg), which
IEASA conference (International Education
is already in its final stages. It is important to
Association of South Africa), an annual
mention that this partnership was initiated
event that brings together leaders in
through the efforts of the professors from
internationalization, experts, academics
the Department of History at UEMA, Viviane
and researchers, professionals, educators,
de Oliveira Barbosa, and Antonio Evaldo
students,
as
Almeida Barros. Apart from this effort by
organizations and individuals interested
the universities in Maranhão, UEMA is in
in
negotiations for an academic cooperation
the
and
innovators,
as
internationalization
well
of
higher
education.
agreement with the University of KwaZulu-
UEMA’s participation in the mission was part of an ongoing effort to increase the internationalization
of
the
university
through strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in other countries, including a proposed exchange between the state universities of Maranhão (UEMA
Natal and Stellenbosch University.
COLUMN
COLONIAL TIES at the Brazilian Academy Stefanie Zerba Monteiro is head of the International Mobility Division of the International Relations Superintendence. She has a degree in International Relations from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP). She has specializations in Teaching Initiation and Advertising and Marketing.
“The colonial aspects are so subtle and pervasive that they are still present today”
C
oloniality
is
a
phenomenon
deeply rooted in countries that are currently ex-colonies, such as
Brazil, Argentina, countries in Africa, and others. This phenomenon is the result of the intentional emptying of ideas, culture, religion, and arrangements of the colonized by the colonizers.
domination that oppresses the ex-colonies. In
the
case
of
Brazil,
colonialism
reigns invisibly from trivial matters in conversations to research that dictates the direction of academia in Brazil. As traditional knowledge related to the global South carries the stigma of devaluation, the impact of this behavior in academia tends
The white European man (Portuguese,
to reinforce the pattern of the global North
Spanish, among others) who appropriated
as perfect and worthy of replication.
territories in the global South managed to extract wealth and natural resources by enslaving indigenous peoples, but also by benefiting from the enslavement of African blacks. The strategy used for this appropriation relied on a web of manipulations
that
emptied
the
pre-
colonial traditional culture and imposed European customs. This happened for two main reasons. The
first
With the reproduction of coloniality in academia, we are faced today with the perpetuation of the scientific emptying in Brazil, especially regarding research themes
is
that
cultural
homogenization facilitated the intellectual subjugation of the colonized. The second reason is more absurd, as Europeans justified the need for colonization based on the belief that the conquered territories and their peoples were backward and therefore needed to align with European scientific progress.
at
overcoming
this
oppressive scenario in Southern countries and proposing new models that are suitable for the reality of the global periphery. In
reason
aimed
this
dynamic,
contributes
to
Brazilian
academia
maintaining
traditional
Northern universities as producers of truth and becomes part of a vicious cycle in which we sponsor this status quo through actions of traditional academic internationalization. Such actions invest large sums of money in cooperation or international mobility in order to try to achieve some relevance in the global academic scenario and once
again
perpetuate
colonialism
in
The belief in the superiority of the white
our territory, sustaining the capitalism of
European
traditional
large higher education institutions and
knowledge, enslaved, planted the seeds
dehydrating the development of peripheral
of capitalism, and solidified colonialism in
Brazilian science. It is necessary to have
these countries. The colonial aspects are
a consciousness shift in academia and
so subtle and widespread that they are
academic internationalization, in order to
still present in society today because the
adopt a posture centered on decolonialism
political independence of countries was
for self-development.
man
destroyed
not sufficient to end the cultural and social
SRI AND EDUCATION USA UEMA office reopened by the Superintendence in 2023
T
he Education USA is a global
which have a team of professional advisors
network
who undergo continuous training on
of
information
about
studies in the United States (US),
with more than 400 advising centers associated with the US Department of State through the Education and Culture section. In Brazil, Education USA has more than 40 branches in partner institutions. The program aims to facilitate access to up-to-date information about higher education study opportunities in the United
States.
Every
year,
numerous
people find the possibility of studying in the US through Education USA branches,
US
admission
and
higher
education
developed by the program. In August 2023, the State University of Maranhão (UEMA), represented by the Office of International Relations, was present at the Education USA advisor training at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) of Rio de Janeiro, represented by the Head of the International Cooperation Division and Education USA advisor, Ana Carolina Silva Lima. The event aimed to
train advisors to fulfill their role, which is
topics are discussed, such as literature,
to assist students who wish to study in the
zodiac signs, among others. The project
United States.
had its first edition last year with seven participants,
English Club
including
students
and
administrative staff of the State University
Due to the partnership with the global
of Maranhão, focused on encouraging
Education USA network, the Office of
participants to practice their speaking,
International
State
vocabulary, and improve their fluency
University of Maranhão (UEMA) develops
in another language that can be used in
an English conversation project entitled
their professional lives.
Relations
of
the
English Club, the main objective of which is to provide meetings to improve English communication.
It is expected that in 2024, the English Club will continue to expand, increasing the number of class slots and reaching
The meetings are conducted by the Head
campuses in the interior through online
of the International Cooperation Division
meetings.
and also an Education USA advisor, Ana Carolina Silva Lima, and various current
IX INTERNATIONAL COFFEE The ninth edition of the event took place at the Centro Caixeral; see how it went
O
n
December
14th,
the
ninth
we had some limitations, but also many
edition of the International Café
achievements. I would like to thank my
took place, an event aimed at
team that is here, they worked hard
discussing internationalization with the
behind the scenes. They are people who
academic community and the general
do not appear, but thank you very much
public. The meeting was held at the
to all of you.” He also mentioned some
Caixeral Center, home to the International
of the achievements obtained during
Relations and Law courses, located in the
the year of 2024, such as the Portuguese
heart of the Historic Center of São Luís.
course
Regarding the event, the Superintendent of International Relations, Prof. Dr. Silas Nogueira de Melo, thanked the presence
for
foreigners,
the
resolution
granting financial aid to foreign students, and UEMA’s certification as a Celpe-bras application center.
of the panel and the team, emphasizing
Present at the opening table were the
that “this year was a year full of challenges,
Rector of the State University of Maranhão,
Prof. Dr. Walter Canales Sant’Anna; Prof. Dr. Hermeneilce Wasti Aires, Deputy Secretary of Science, Technology, and Information of the State of Maranhão; Prof. Dr. Marcelo Cheche Galves, Pro-Rector of Research and Postgraduate Studies of UEMA; Prof. Dr. Ilka Márcia Ribeiro de Souza Serra, Pro-Rector of Extension and Student Affairs of UEMA; Prof. Dr. Thiago Allison Cardoso de Jesus, Director of the International Relations course at UEMA; Prof. Me. Efigênia Magda De Oliveira
Nogueira de Melo. During his opening speech, Professor Walter
Canales
spoke
about
internationalization at UEMA, stating that “We have extension, we have teaching, we have these students who are coming to the university, students from abroad. We have our students who are going abroad. This exchange is essential for our university, so that we can, in all areas, interact with other countries, students, and professors.”
Moura, coordinator of the São Luís branch
The event featured the round table
of UNABI; Antonio Nunes, Projects and
“Language Policy and Internationalization
International Relations Advisor of the State
in Maranhão,” with speeches from the
Secretariat of Economic Development
internationalization directors of UFMA,
and Strategic Programs of Maranhão;
Prof. Dr. Francisco Sávio Mendes Sinfronio;
and, of course, the Superintendent of
and IFMA, Prof. Dr. Vilton Soares de
International Relations, Prof. Dr. Silas
Souza, where they talked about how
internationalization and linguistic issues
today,” given by Prof. Dr. Thiago Allison
are addressed in the management of their
Cardoso de Jesus, which concluded the
institutions. The panel was moderated
event’s program.
by the Head of the International Mobility Division of the SRI, Stefanie Zerba Monteiro.
During the International Café, UEMA also received the “Friend of the Elderly” seal,
Additionally, we also had the lecture
granted by the Municipal Council of the
“Research Experiences and Experiences
Elderly. The recognition comes in light of
Abroad,” given by Prof. Dr. Marcelo Cheche
the work done with the Inter-Generational
Galves and moderated by the Head of
Open University Continuing Education
the Division of International Cooperation,
Program (UNABI). The ceremony featured
Ana Carolina Silva Lima; and the lecture
a performance by the “Voices of UNABI”
“Ecosystem in International Relations:
choir.
successful practices and challenges for
IV INTERNATIONAL SESSION
were: Prof. Dr. Renato Moreira Varoni
In the morning of December 14th, the IV International Session was also held, an event held since 2020 that aims to create an experience of presenting works in a second language, in this case English. In this edition, more than 30 works were submitted for presentation in English, divided into five groups.
taken place without the partnership several
professors
Education department; Prof. Me. Laura Virgínia Tinoco Farias, from the Languages department; Prof. Dr. Christoph Gehring, from the Crop Production and Plant Protection department; Prof. Dr. Rita De Maria Seabra Nogueira, from the Pathology department; Prof. Dr. Ingrid Gomes Braga, from the Architecture and
The International Session would not have with
de Castro, from the Arts and Physical
interested
in
Internationalization of education. They
Urbanism department.
COLUMN
RANKINGS, PARCERIAS E GLOBALIZAÇÃO Reflexões sobre as lógicas reproduzidas no contexto da internacionalização Ana Carolina Silva Lima é chefe da Divisão de Cooperações Internacionais da Superintendência de Relações Internacionais. É formada em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Federal de Goiânia (UFG).
“A noção de competitividade atrelada aos rankings se torna um indicador também do poder aquisitivo das universidades”
W
ith the advent of globalization,
subjective, and thus reflects the ranking
the demand for professionals
creators’ concept. In short, factors such as
prepared for the global market
geographical location contribute to the
has increased (LUSTIN and KOESTER, 2003).
better positioning of universities – even
In response, higher education institutions
more so in a context where the main
have begun to incorporate an international
university rankings come from the Global
dimension into their actions, focusing their
North.
efforts on internationalization. International partnerships and teaching have been the most sought-after areas within this process. Multilateral
partnerships,
cooperation
It is common for the rankings themselves to offer consulting services to participating institutions so that they can achieve better
rankings.
Universities
then
programs, joint research, technological
acquire a behavior focused on efficiency,
development, and student and teacher
productivity,
mobility are examples of international
terms of internationalization, the search
partnerships, while teaching prioritizes
for
international
partnerships
foreign language learning, the use of
on
publications
is
literature, and aspects related to the
resulting in joint research projects, article
development
publications, and the like.
of
a
curriculum
with
international content. According
to
and
competitiveness.
prioritized,
In
focusing usually
Although, in this context, there is a
Stromquist
(2007),
scientific gain related to the productivity
globalization transcends economic means
of
and gives rise to new social relations,
greater potential in other areas are not as
which have consequences for organizing
prioritized, such as those whose main focus
structures.
educational
is extension. It is possible, therefore, to
institutions begin to operate in a business-
compare universities from the Global North
like dynamic, in the form of competition,
- whose impact is more focused on scientific
for example, in international rankings.
publication - with universities from the
To
this
Global South - especially Brazilian public
competition resulting from globalization
universities, which seek to universalize the
affect universities that are not in the most
impact of education in an unequal country
privileged economic circles?
like Brazil?
International rankings tend to prioritize
Considering the budget availability of
scientific publications as a key factor in
universities in different global contexts,
university ranking.
the notion of competitiveness linked to
what
As
a
extent,
result,
therefore,
does
With the notion of competition stemming from
economic
means,
universities
increasingly try to adapt to competitive environments – altering their behaviors to meet ranking metrics. The choice of these metrics – which factors would give more quality or not to a university – is
the
institutions,
universities
with
rankings becomes an indicator of the purchasing power of the universities. It is common for some of these institutions to have more difficulty in allocating funds and structure for joint scientific projects. Even international partnerships, therefore, can become asymmetrical and reproduce logics
of the capitalist system of the globalized
of capitalist logics. In this context, it is
world, and in this sense, the question
worth reflecting on who is being given
arises: how can international partnerships
the privilege of playing with more tools for
reproduce the system of competitiveness
victory. Not only that, taking into account
among universities, contrary to the proposal
the geographical and social context of
of International Cooperation?
universities, they can be evaluated more
It is therefore evident that although internationalization - here summarized in rankings, joint research projects, and
fairly - and in this way, recognize the value of other ways of producing, disseminating, and applying knowledge.
partnerships - is a beneficial consequence
How
can
international
partnerships
in the context of globalization, and despite
influence the positioning of universities
the desire of universities to cooperate,
and what logics are reproduced in this
competition still leads to the reproduction
process?
TESTIMONIALS “The course (Spanish online at the University of Santo Tomás) was extremely well organized, we received our certifications, and we learned a lot about Chilean culture. I’m grateful for the opportunity I had and I invite all the young people who took part to keep an eye on our newsletters and the opportunities that internationalization through SRI has given UEMA. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
— Andréa Araújo do Carmo
Professor in the Biology Department “The International Relations SuperIntendence team, always very willing to help, helped me during my entry and the development of my chosen course. At INILATmov+, I learned a lot about the career, opportunities, curriculum, skills and competencies that are necessary for our life, especially professionally.”
— Amanda Cristiny Freitas Setubal Veterinary Medicine student
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