Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS) recently signed a Cooperation Agreement with Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) in Brazil.
The agreement was established during Tsinghua University President Li Luming’s visit to Brazil and Mexico from December 2 to 6, local time. Ouyang Zheng, Dean of Tsinghua SIGS, accompanied the delegation on the visit to Brazil.
Tsinghua SIGS and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro sign a Cooperation Agreement
On December 6, Li Luming held separate meetings with Antonio Claudio Nobrega, Rector of Fluminense Federal University, and Anderson Antonio Pedroso, Rector of PUC-Rio. During the meetings, he signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fluminense Federal University and witnessed the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between Tsinghua SIGS and PUC-Rio.
Through this partnership, the collaborative network of Tsinghua SIGS reaches Latin America, which marks a key step in the global collaboration of the institution. Moving forward, the two institutions will focus on advancing cooperation in enrollment and joint training programs in the field of marine engineering.
PUC-Rio, founded in 1941, is a leading private higher education institution in Brazil.
Li Luming reviewed the achievements of collaboration between Tsinghua University and Brazilian universities and held in-depth discussions with representatives from both institutions on talent cultivation, scientific and technological innovation, international cooperation, AI-empowered educational transformation, and expanding faculty and student exchanges.
The visit further advanced the vision for friendly cooperation outlined during last year’s meeting between the leaders of China and Brazil, injecting new momentum into cultural exchanges and higher education collaboration between the two countries.
During the visit, Li Luming also met with Tian Min, Chinese Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, to discuss strengthening China–Brazil educational collaboration and talent exchanges. Together, they witnessed the inauguration of the Tsinghua Envision Center for Sustainable Development (Brazil). Li also visited the laboratory of the Tsinghua-UFRJ China-Brazil Center for Climate Change and Energy Technology Innovation at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, visited the headquarter of State Grid Brazil Holding S.A., and met with Tsinghua alumni working in Brazil.
Source from Tsinghua University, the Office of Global Affairs at Tsinghua SIGS
Edited by Wang Jingli
Reviewed by Chen Jundou, Lin Zhoulu, Nie Xiaomei
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