In March, the Director of International Relations, Valeska Souza, and the Rector, Carlos Henrique, were on an official mission to the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, in France. During the visit, the renewal of the cooperation agreement was signed, strengthening the historical alliance between the institutions.

On the same occasion, the host university presented EXEBIO, a project of excellence and of utmost importance in the fields of bioeconomy and the environment. Following this immersion, new internationalization initiatives were articulated, aimed at joint research in the institutions' areas of expertise, reinforcing the institutional commitment to advancing science with a global impact.