UFRJ signs memorandum of understanding with Nanjing University

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nanjing University, China, marking the beginning of a path of academic and scientific cooperation between the two institutions.

The meeting was attended by UFRJ’s Rector, Professor Roberto Medronho, and Professor Tan Tieniu, from Nanjing University, who, in addition to serving as Chair of the University’s CPC Council, is also a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a corresponding member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.

During the meeting, the parties discussed possibilities for collaboration in strategic areas such as astronomy, engineering, artificial intelligence, and social sciences.

Members of Nanjing University with UFRJ representatives.
Moment of the signing of the Agreement between UFRJ and Nanjing University.

*Translated using artificial intelligence. Minor inaccuracies may occur.

SGRI takes part in event hosted by the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro

On Thursday, September 24, the Office for International Relations (SGRI), represented by its General Superintendent, Professor Papa Ndiaye, and International Relations Analyst, Guilherme Ramos, attended the event “Shaping Tomorrow Together”, organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro.

The meeting marked the arrival of the new Consul and Director of Public Diplomacy, Ryan Rowlands, and aimed to strengthen connections and encourage future collaborations among the institutions represented.

*Translated using artificial intelligence. Minor inaccuracies may occur.

Graduate Student Exchange Program (PEC-PG) at UFRJ for international students

The Graduate Program in Chemistry at UFRJ is offering scholarships for international students interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree.

Benefits:

  • Monthly stipend
  • Health allowance
  • Round-trip ticket (funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

The Laboratory of Process Intensification and Catalysis (LIPCAT/UFRJ) is offering 4 Master’s scholarships and 4 PhD scholarships within this call.

Contacts:
pgqu@iq.ufrj.br
j.monnerat@iq.ufrj.br

More information:
https://pgqu.iq.ufrj.br/
https://www.lipcat.com.br/en

Participating countries include Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, China, India, Vietnam, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Panama, among others.

Cerimônia de Assinatura de Acordo com a Associação deUniversidades Africanas (AAU)

O Magnífico Reitor da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,
Professor Roberto de Andrade Medronho, e o Secretário Geral, da
Associação de Universidades Africanas, o Professor Olusola Bandele
Oyewole, têm a honra de convidar toda a comunidade UFRJ para a cerimônia de assinatura do Acordo de Cooperação com a AAU.

Data: 25 de abril de 2024 – quinta-feira;
Horário: 11 horas;
Local: Auditório Horta Barbosa (Bloco A do CT – Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149 – Cidade Universitária