Celebrating the Success of the Education Mission to Colombia
We are thrilled to share more updates on the recent Study Melbourne #EducationMission to #LatinAmerica! The mission, spearheaded by the Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office, Latin America, alongside the Study Melbourne team, brought together senior delegates from six of Victoria’s world-class universities: Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University, Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, and Torrens University Australia.
A Journey of Connection and Collaboration
The program featured visits to #Brazil and #Colombia, two pivotal countries for our international education efforts. Over a series of posts, we will highlight the remarkable connections and collaboration opportunities that emerged during the mission.
Strengthening Victoria’s Global Education Footprint
The mission underscored Victoria and Melbourne’s reputation as global leaders in #education and #innovation. It also highlighted our long-standing engagement and collaboration with counterparts in Colombia and Brazil.
Focus on Colombia
The Colombia leg of the mission involved numerous activities with key education stakeholders, including government agencies, scholarship bodies, and Colombian universities. These engagements opened up significant opportunities to expand and deepen institutional #collaboration.
Insights from the Australian Ambassador to Colombia
Australian Ambassador to Colombia, Anna Chrisp, provided valuable insights and reflections on the mission’s outcomes and the potential for future collaboration. You can learn more from her in this video.
Acknowledgements
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Nigel Warren, Victorian Commissioner to the Americas, Natalia Gorrono, Senior Trade and Investment Director for #LATAM, our Strategic Advisor Education for the region Natalia Piedrahita, our Education Consultant in Brazil Camila Gonçalves, and Market Development Manager Atal Samad.
A special note of gratitude goes to Ambassador Chrisp for her outstanding support throughout the mission.
Stay tuned for more updates on the impactful engagements and collaborations from the #EducationMission. Together, we continue to build bridges of knowledge and innovation between Victoria and Latin America.
