Education

Bullying at medical schools

Interpersonal violence at university can lead to depression and dropouts

Creative solutions

A contest grants awards for videos made by students from São Paulo public schools proposing solutions to issues faced by the community

Universities under investigation

São Paulo Legislative Assembly Inquiry makes recommendations on how to improve the management of USP, UNICAMP, and UNESP

5-dimensional benchmarking

CAPES unveils a new, more comprehensive and diverse set of quality metrics for master’s and doctoral programs

People of color in higher education

For the first time in Brazil's history, people of color represent the majority of students enrolled in public higher education institutions

Teaching a trade

Established in 1909, Escolas de Aprendizes Artífices were the start of a technical education network that now has federal institutes spread across 644 campuses

MBAs in the 21^st Century

Changing curriculums reflect efforts by business schools to adapt to new times

Why does Brazil need a scientific station in Antarctica?

Researchers speak on the importance of being present on the continent, and on the projects being run there | 9'20

Expanded knowledge

The presence of the first generations of indigenous people in graduate studies broadens the scope of scientific investigations

Creating clean water

Team learning and the search for sustainable solutions highlight science competition at UNICAMP

Paulo Moutinho: Standing in the forest

Biology, economics, and biking trips help the ecologist think about sustainable development in the Amazon

PhDs in Brazil and São Paulo

In 2018, 22,894 doctorates were granted in Brazil, 7,356 of which were in São Paulo

Science clubs

One hundred teenagers from Rio de Janeiro participated in an immersive science experience, studying advanced topics under the guidance of young researchers

Expanding student numbers

Financial independence enabled state universities in São Paulo to double the size of their undergraduate student bodies and build a presence across the state

Growth in numbers

Brazil’s research indicators have improved consistently over the past two decades

Faster access to equipment

USP and UNICAMP create portals to expand the shared use of core research facilities

Academic connections

Brazilian student at American university creates network to connect students and businesses

Change with stability

Report highlights the 2018 investments of FAPESP both in research in collaboration with businesses, and in the international recognition of science produced in São Paulo

The impact of brain circulation

Compared to other countries, Brazil sends fewer scientists abroad and has no policies to take advantage of their experience

The language of science

Mastering English has become increasingly important to scientific production and dissemination.

Leveraging knowledge

Laboratory schools affiliated with higher education institutions put scientific knowledge to use in addressing education challenges

A place for girls in mathematics

A girls-only competition seeks to create a more welcoming environment for female talent in the subject

The race for excellence

Strong performance in international rankings and against benchmarks reflects a drive for research impact at state universities in São Paulo

Social inclusion in higher education

New life for the Ipiranga Museum

With support from public and private companies, construction to restore and modernize the monumental building begins in September

Endowment fund veto overturned

Brazilian Congress rescinded a veto by President Jair Bolsonaro that prevented foundations that fund public universities from acting as managers of philanthropic funds known as endowment funds

Refugees better educated than the average Brazilian

Most refugees arriving in Brazil have a high-school diploma (while one-third have a degree) and are working

Learning to save

Brazilian living in the United States pushes for financial education in public schools

Research at high school

Scientific foundation courses give high-school students a chance to experience academic research

Spaces for learning

School libraries have a positive impact on student performance, especially in low-income communities, study finds