UQ and Latin America and the Caribbean

Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from across the Latin America region gathered at The University of Queensland (UQ) on 8 September for the 19th UQ-Latin American Colloquium, alongside academics, government representatives, industry leaders and students.

Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, the Honourable Ros Bates MP, officially launched an advanced mining training program from The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute International Centre in Chile during a Queensland Government mission to Latin America.

As UQ celebrates the 19th Annual Latin American Colloquium, Dr Edgar Brea's journey highlights the lasting impact of people-to-people connections between Australia and Latin America. From international student to academic leader, his story reflects how global talent, education and collaboration continue to enrich our community and contribute to innovation with global impact.

Gabrielle Hall is the first female and youngest‑appointed Australian Consul‑General and Trade and Investment Commissioner to Brazil, based in São Paulo. Acting as the face of Australia in the region, her role spans diplomacy, trade and investment promotion, and support for Australians overseas.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has formalised a new partnership with the Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior (FIMPES), marking a significant step towards deeper, system-level collaboration between Australia and Mexico.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has launched skill development courses for mining professionals in Argentina, marking a significant step in promoting safer and more sustainable mining practices across Latin America. Through the Australian Government Department of Education funded initiative in transnational education, UQ has worked with government to deliver the courses in Spanish, and highlight Australia’s leadership in transnational education.