Latin American universities join forces to tackle brain drain

Partnership between Colombian, Chilean and Mexican institutions also aims to stamp out corruption

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August 21, 2018

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September 5, 2018

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by Sonia Pereira Laus on August 23, 2018 - 8:33pm

Despite of language difference, it could be interesting and very stimulating the inclusion of a Brazilian University in this group.

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