Mexico City, May 31, 2024.— On May 21, the Universidad Panamericana had the privilege of hosting a meeting focused on exploring the opportunities and challenges of international research collaboration between Australia and Mexico, in an event coordinated jointly with the Education Office of the Australian Embassy in Mexico, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), and the University of Southern Queensland.
International Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Ren Yi, Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs at the University of Southern Queensland, was the keynote speaker at this event. In his presentation, he discussed the Australian government’s research and innovation strategies, emphasizing the crucial role of the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the evaluation capabilities of the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative.
This event highlighted the importance of international strategic partnerships in research. Dr. Yi illustrated the substantial economic return on investment in research in Australia, where every dollar invested generates AUD $3.32.
His presentation on best practices at the University of Southern Queensland provided valuable insights into how to effectively manage and leverage international research collaborations.
The event was attended by representatives from distinguished educational institutions such as UNAM, IPN, UAM, Anáhuac University, and the University of the Americas Puebla, as well as AMEXCID and the SEP, whose participation underscored the collective commitment to fostering international research ties within Mexico’s academic community.
Event with global impact
On behalf of the Universidad Panamericana, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Australian Embassy in Mexico for allowing us to host this event, and to the University of Southern Queensland for its valuable contributions during the discussion.
This event marks a crucial step in the Universidad Panamericana journey Universidad Panamericana a comprehensive international research strategy, with the goal of enhancing our global impact in research and fostering sustainable academic collaborations.
Investigation on the Pan-American Highway
La Panamericana aims to become a university known for its research and influence. To achieve this, the Office of the Vice President for Research has been established to plan and implement strategies for creating a sustainable environment for research and innovation.
This initiative aims to strengthen the skills of our faculty and students and promote the generation of knowledge that is highly valuable and has a significant social impact.
Learn more about Panamericana's research efforts here: https://www.up.edu.mx/investigacion-noticias/
