BUas and the UNESCO Chair in Creative Economy and Public Policy
BUas has a cooperation agreement with the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil, which affirms our place in the international network built around the CEPP NETWORK.
First signed in 2019, the agreement connects BUas to a global community of around 30 researchers working at the intersection of creativity, culture and public policy.
Why this cooperation matters
The network places BUas alongside renowned universities such as Coimbra, Melbourne University, Tilburg University and Erasmus University Rotterdam, strengthening our profile as an internationally recognised institute. The cooperation with the UNESCO Chair also creates connections with ATLAS, a leading tourism and leisure research network. The partnership supports our strategy to deepen international partnerships, building a strong global research reputation, and creating opportunities for joint research, international conferences and new collaborations.
The role BUas plays
The cooperation brings BUas into an international network for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, the development of joint projects, and the exploration of shared themes and challenges with international partners. It provides opportunities for lecturers and researchers to connect their expertise with that of international partners and to develop initiatives around shared interests and challenges. Two BUas academies are currently involved, Tourism and Leisure & Events, with Built Environment being a possible addition in future.
Celiane Camargo-Borges has taken over from Greg Richards as coordinator on behalf of BUas, continuing BUas’ long-standing involvement in CEPP activities. Renewing the agreement gives this collaboration a solid, long-term institutional foundation, rather than leaving it dependent on individual staff networks.