23/06/2025

IMPA and INDAM sign new scientific cooperation agreement.

Photo: Brazilian Embassy in Rome

IMPA and the Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica (INDAM) signed this Monday (23), at the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, a memorandum of understanding that provides for the financing of bilateral scientific exchange projects in mathematics. The initiative is part of Itamaraty's Innovation Diplomacy Program.

“The Brazilian Embassy in Italy, located in Rome’s charming Piazza Navona, is hosting the mathematical community of both countries for the signing of the new cooperation agreement and for an important discussion on the future of scientific collaboration between the two nations,” stated the Director-General of IMPA, Marcelo Viana.

In addition to signing the cooperation agreement, the Brazilian Embassy in Rome is hosting this week the workshop “New and Old Trends in Mathematical Collaboration between Brazil and Italy,” aimed at promoting scientific exchange in mathematics. The program, which runs until June 27, includes conferences, roundtables, and institutional meetings with the participation of experts from both countries.

Collaborative work between Brazilian and Italian scientists will be highlighted in the program. At the end of each session, thematic roundtables will allow for the discussion of advanced topics and the identification of new areas for cooperation.

Throughout the week, the event is expected to provide an overview of established cooperation areas and pave the way for new initiatives that expand and deepen scientific exchange between Brazil and Italy.

For INDAM, the partnership between Brazil and Italy is already considered "natural," thanks to the solid integration between the university systems of the two countries. Brazil currently occupies the fifth position among Italy's main academic partners in the world, ahead of several European nations—a reflection of a relationship built over the last few decades through exchange programs, bilateral agreements, and joint projects.