There is already a long-standing history of collaboration between academics and students from the Scottish university and partners in education, business and government from various Latin American countries. It is anticipated that its Sao Paulo offices will support those efforts and provide a useful operating base for all parties involved.
Essential issues like energy management, public health, economics and environmental studies are among those tackled by University of Edinburgh academics working in South America.
The opening of the Brazilian offices will be marked by the award of 12 fully funded university scholarships to talented South American students.
“I am proud to announce the opening of the Office of the Americas,” said Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, principal of the University of Edinburgh.
“Edinburgh researchers are already working closely with partners across Latin America, helping address global issues such as climate change, health and economic development. The Office of The Americas will help us to extend this important work.”
The university has also organised a series of conferences to mark its office opening in South America. A variety of serious subjects will be addressed at events in Sao Paulo initially but then also in Santiago, Chile and in Mexico City.
In other Brazilian office space news, a recent Cushman & Wakefield report suggested that Rio de Janeiro saw a remarkable 43 per cent rise in the average asking price associated with its prime offices for 2012. The increase was the sharpest recorded anywhere in the world and made Rio the third most expensive city to rent an office.
Editor’s notes: In August 2024, the University of Edinburgh continued to maintain strong links with Sao Paulo.