CeiED – Interdisciplinary Centre for Education and Development announces the reception of Dr Julio Bertolin, researcher at the Brazilian community universities Uniplac (University of the Santa Catarina Plateau) and UPF (University of Passo Fundo).

This visit, taking place from 15 January to 15 March 2026, is carried out within the framework of the FCT Mobility programme, funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

During the two-month stay, Dr Bertolin will develop a work plan in close collaboration with Professor Cristina Sin, researcher at CeiED. This partnership aims to strengthen scientific ties between Portugal and Brazil in the field of higher education policy.

The project focuses on the analysis of international student mobility, with particular emphasis on students from groups with lower cultural capital. The study will use microdata from MEC/Inep (Brazil) as empirical material, enabling a robust and in-depth analysis of inequalities in access to internationalisation.

Dr Bertolin’s presence reinforces CeiED’s international vocation and its mission to produce relevant knowledge on equity in education.