(26 October, 2016) The 7th International seminar “Universities for a world without borders” brings together at the University of Parma until Friday October 28, the chancellors of 72 Brazilian universities that are part of the Coimbra Group along with representatives of approximately 30 Italian universities. The “Declaration of Parma”, a declaration of intent between the University of Parma, the Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities, The Brazilian Embassy to Italy and the Conference of Italian University Chancellors, was signed in Parma. The aim was to promote international cooperation activities in the field of research and innovation. After the great success of the opening day (October 25) the event will continue in the Aula Magna of the Central Building of the University. Italian and Brazilian authorities have participated in this event. Speeches by chancellor Loris Borghi, the Brazilian Ambassador to Italy, Ricardo Neiva Tavares, the President of the CRUI Gaetano Manfredi, the President of the Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) and the representative of ANDIFES (Association of Chancellors of Federal Institutions of Higher Education of Brazil), Angela Maria Paiva Cruz. The event was also attended by the Councillor for Schools, University and Labour of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Patrizio Bianchi; the Vice Mayor of Parma, Nicoletta Paci; the Prefect of Parma, Giuseppe Forlani; President of the National Cooperative League, Mauro Lusetti and the representative of the Brazilian Ministry of Education Cleunice Rehem. Today, 26 October, will be divided into two plenary sessions (dedicated, respectively, to high-impact research and its challenges and creative internationalisation in critical contexts. The latter is moderated by the Pro Rector in Didactic Activities, Maria Cristina Ossiprandi) and consists two parallel sessions (“The Development of High-impact Research in Africa, America, Asia and Europe” and “Internationalization of Universities and Language Policy”). Particularly important interventions in the afternoon are from two representatives of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The Councillor for Productive Activities, Palma Costi, will speak at the plenary session on crisis situations, along with Nadia Monacelli, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Parma, whereas the General Director of General Health and Welfare, Kyriakoula Petropulacos, will discuss the collaborative projects between universities and other institutions in the health sector. Petropulacos will also participate in a parallel session along with Lucia Scaffardi, Professor of Comparative Public Law at the University of Parma and an expert on BRICS. (Red)