Consultancy services on international collaboration in higher education in Brazil

It will define a taxonomy for UK-Brazil collaborations in STEM. It will categorise the type, scale and depth for the different types of collaborations to be mapped to allow further analysis.

Using the categorisation framework, this mapping will provide an overview of UK-Brazil collaborations. It must allow for dynamic analysis along different axes (e.g. research topics, institutions, funding sources). It will provide insights into patterns of collaboration and identify trends.

The timeframe of the research collaborations to be mapped should be part of the categorisation framework taking into account the availability of sources and their relevance in regard to the research questions.

These will provide context for the data analysis, stories and good practices identified during the data collection process. They will provide examples of long-standing partnerships between the UK and Brazil, established agreements such as Memoranda of Understanding, actors involved (departments, academic and inter-institutional groups etc.), projects and programmes.

The final deliverable will present the overall analysis based on the categorisation framework, collaboration mapping and case studies. It will include recommendations informed by the objectives of the British Council’s programme Going Global Partnerships and top- level conclusions summarising key findings of the research. It will also include an interactive matrix/heatmap (dashboard) to feature the strategic priorities of the UK and Brazil, highlighting areas of alignment and potential collaboration opportunities. It will include visual representations of intersection areas, major joint projects, initiatives, and milestones achieved over the years. Enhancements will include clickable elements for detailed exploration, visually appealing infographics and charts to simplify complex data, and clear colour coding and legends to improve readability and interpretation.