{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"UNITA","provider_url":"https:\/\/univ-unita.eu\/it","author_name":"Unita","author_url":"https:\/\/univ-unita.eu\/it\/author\/unita\/","title":"UNITA-Geminae News from Brazil - UNITA","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lXdvppnGMq\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univ-unita.eu\/it\/unita-geminae-news-from-brazil\/\">UNITA-Geminae News from Brazil<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/univ-unita.eu\/it\/unita-geminae-news-from-brazil\/embed\/#?secret=lXdvppnGMq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;UNITA-Geminae News from Brazil&#8221; &#8212; UNITA\" data-secret=\"lXdvppnGMq\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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This fall, Brazil provided an exciting opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration as UNITA participated in the 40th Brazilian National Forum of Vice-Presidents and Directors of Research and Graduate Studies of Brazilian Universities (ENPROP;&nbsp;https:\/\/www.ufmg.br\/enprop\/). The forum brings together institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education\u2019s CAPES agency (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel). The forum\u2019s theme,&nbsp;\u201cAsymmetries, Inequalities &amp; Complementarities,\u201d&nbsp;aligned seamlessly with UNITA\u2019s mission. This synergy was particularly evident during the panel discussion,&nbsp;\u201cRegional Asymmetries: Deconstructing Stereotypes and Promoting Complementarity in Postgraduate Studies.\u201d&nbsp;The panel coincided with CAPES\u2019 upcoming initiative to foster national university alliances for interinstitutional funding under the soon-to-be-launched CAPES Global Program for the internationalization of Brazilian universities\u2014an alleged upgraded and turbocharged version of the previous CAPES PrInt Program. With over 220 representatives from the 289 affiliated higher education institutions engaged in research and postgraduate studies, the forum offered a remarkable platform, and UNITA made the most of it. Representing UNITA was Prof. Mar\u00eda Villarroya Gaud\u00f3 of the University of Zaragoza (UniZar). Her visit began at UFV, where she shared her experiences with students, staff, and faculty, showcasing the collaborative potential of UNITA and UniZar. This lively day of discussions and exploration also coincided with the release of CAPES\u2019 international postgraduate mobility call, ensuring a timely and impactful dialogue. Prof. Villarroya then joined the ENPROP discussions in Belo Horizonte, where she highlighted UNITA\u2019s efforts to address regional asymmetries and foster complementarities. Her presentation, combined with active participation in four discussion groups, significantly enriched the forum\u2019s outcomes. The enthusiasm for collaboration extended into informal exchanges, where participants eagerly practiced their Spanish\u2014or the hybrid&nbsp;\u201cPortunhol\u201d&nbsp;(or&nbsp;\u201cPortu\u00f1ol\u201d)\u2014showcasing the spirit of intercomprehension. These interactions amplified the event\u2019s impact, drawing attention from institutions across Brazil, including federal, state, non-profit, and private universities, and further solidifying UNITA\u2019s reputation as a global benchmark for innovative alliances. The collaboration also strengthened ties with UNITA\u2019s&nbsp;Geminae&nbsp;partners, particularly in Brazil. The National Directory of the Brazilian Forum of Vice-Presidents and Directors of Research and Graduate Studies (DN-FOPROP), along with UFV\u2019s Faculty of Research and Graduate Studies and International Office, expressed heartfelt gratitude to UNITA for its support. They also commended Prof. Villarroya and UniZar for their dedication and meaningful contributions. This collaboration promises to yield fruitful outcomes in the near future!"}