Internationalization and the 2030 Agenda
DATES: OCTOBER 26 – OCTOBER 29, 2021
WHERE: CIENFUEGOS, CUBA
The University of Cienfuegos “Carlos Rafael Rodríguez” is pleased to invite you to the VI Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education (Cuba TIES VI) in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Cuba TIES VI will take place from October 26th to 29th, 2021. This year, Cuba TIES falls under the umbrella of the larger III International Scientific Conference of Cienfuegos.
International education leaders, administrators, professors, and students are welcome to join us to share and debate research, experiences, and best practices. This year our central focus is the internationalization of higher education within the context of the 2030 Agenda and its contribution to sustainable development.
Given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuba TIES will be held virtually for all international participants.
Cuba TIES VI is a bilingual event for both Spanish and English-speaking participants.
After a hiatus of a year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cuba TIES now returns to restart collaboration opportunities with the following objectives:
Explore the pages below and register for the largest international educational event in the provinces.
Over 100 international educational leaders from 50 institutions attended the 3rd Annual Workshop of Strategic Alliances for the Internationalization of Higher Education
(“Cuba TIES 2017”)
Photo Credit: Idris Robinson, Drexel University
In the years prior to our access to Cuba being curtailed, we were able to bring nearly 30 faculty to the Universidad de Cienfuegos to establish one-to-one relationships with their faculty. Additionally, our President, Vice President and Provost, our Director of International Studies, and Academic Deans, have been to Cuba to both participate in the TIES activities and to establish relationships with the Cienfuegos administration, resulting in an important MOU between the Universidad de Cienfuegos and SUNY Potsdam.
Due to the hard work of Dairo Moreno, the relationships resulted in a number of faculty run collaborative courses where our students in a number of academic areas, including photography, public health, sustainability, and Cuban music, participated in courses in Cienfuegos. These were life changing experiences for all involved and experiences they will never forget. All this was made possible be the opportunities afforded to those who had attended and participated in the TIES Conferences. I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse Dairo Moreno and the TIES Conference. “
Despite restrictions placed on US travelers to Cuba made by the US Department of Treasury in 2019 and 2020, our commitment to building sustainable partnerships based on mutual respect and benefit continues. US educators and students can still travel to participate in study abroad programs, exchanges, and professional meetings even under current OFAC rules. For complete details on the Cuba Assets Control Regulations visit https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-31/subtitle-B/chapter-V/part-515?toc=1
Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 epidemic, the following institutions have maintained their dedication to building partnerships in Cuba based on mutual respect and understanding. We would like to express our sincere thanks for your efforts.