This session explores the multifaceted approach to fostering academic and cultural exchange between higher education institutions in the UK and Latin America. It addresses:

• The role of international partnerships, student and faculty mobility, and collaborative research projects in promoting cross-cultural understanding
• Examples of designing and implementing exchange programmes that facilitate the flow of knowledge, ideas and perspectives between the UK and Latin American nations
• Strategies for enhancing linguistic and cultural competencies to encourage meaningful academic and cultural exchange
• Overcoming potential barriers and challenges to create sustainable connections between higher education institutions in the regions