I UFSC International Week will be held between 21 and 25 October, including debates and experiences on internationalization of the university community
Between 21 and 25 October 2024, the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina will held the I UFSC International Week, an event that will bring together experts, scholars and the university community to discuss issues related to the internationalization of higher education. The event organized by the Office of International Relations (SINTER), the Prorectorate for Graduate Studies (PROPG) and the Prorectorate for Research and Innovation (PROPESQ) will offer panels, conferences, round tables and other activities aimed at sharing internationalization experiences.
The official opening of the event is scheduled for 21 October 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium of the School of Health Sciences (CCS). The keynote will be delivered by Professor André Brasil from the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands. Throughout the week, participants can look forward to thematic panels exploring key topics such as internationalization of scientific research and graduate programs, as well as future opportunities for the international collaboration at UFSC. Notable participants include Hans de Wit, professor emeritus at the International Higher Education, Boston College, in the United States, and Rui Oppermann, director of International Relations at Capes.
In addition to the panels, the Week will include activities related to UFSC’s subprojects within Capes’ Institutional Internationalization Program (Capes-PrInt), as well as other internationalization initiatives proposed by the university community.
The I UFSC International Week is expected to be a significant milestone for the university, enhancing international cooperation networks and reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence and global solidarity.
Professor Werner Kraus Junior, Prorector for Graduate Studies, emphasizes that this event will be a pivotal moment in UFSC´s journey toward internationalization. It will highlight ongoing projects and initiatives while opening up new possibilities for future collaborations.
According to Professor Luiz Carlos Pinheiro Machado Filho, Secretary for International Relations, the event will provide a valuable platform for various institutional stakeholders to share their internationalization experiences, inspiring the university community to pursue similar pathways.
Further information about the event is available on this page.
