Ties of Mexico and Latin America in Canberra

Red Global MX, Australia (RGMX AU) and the Latin American Student Association at ANU (LASA ANU) invite you to Ties of Mexico and Latin America in Canberra, an evening of ideas, partnerships and community at the Australian National University.

This event marks the formal launch of the Canberra Liaison, a new local presence of RGMX AU dedicated to weaving stronger connections between the Mexican and broader Latin American diaspora and Canberra's academic, diplomatic and civic life. The Liaison will be led by Dr Jorge Gálvez (ANU), recipient of the 2024 Gordon Bell Prize.

Over three hours, you'll hear four short talks from researchers and practitioners working across satellites, volcanology, water and net-zero, and the connections between research, industry and policy. A moderated roundtable will explore how value drives collaboration across borders, and we'll formally announce a new partnership between RGMX and MyScience.

We're honoured to welcome H.E. Ambassador Ernesto Céspedes Oropeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Australia, who will offer welcome remarks.

Programme highlights

• Welcome remarks from H.E. Ambassador Ernesto Céspedes Oropeza
• Talk 1, Satellites and GNSS: Renato González, Geoscience Australia
• Talk 2, Entrepreneurship, Career Pivots and Resilience: Jesús Vázquez, University of Wollongong
• Talk 3, The role of volcanology in Australia: challenges and opportunities for migrant diasporas: Dr Ana Casas Ramos, ANU
• Talk 4, Bridging research and government, water and net-zero projects: Dr Gustavo Fimbres Weihs, Shoalhaven City Council, USYD
• Announcement of a new partnership
• Roundtable, From Connection to Collaboration: value as a driving force, with Emeritus Prof Quentin Grafton 🇦🇺, Dr Yusuen Ley Cooper 🇲🇽, Dr Alejandro Pacheco 🇪🇨 and Dr Silvana L. Della Penna 🇦🇷, moderated by Dr Jorge Gálvez
• Networking and refreshments until 8:30 pm

Who this is for

Researchers, students, diplomats, public servants, professionals and community members with an interest in Mexico, Latin America, and the connections being built across Australia. Whether you're part of the diaspora, an institutional partner, or simply curious, you're welcome.

Format

English, Talks run 12 to 13 minutes each, followed by a moderated roundtable and time for networking with light refreshments.

About Red Global MX, Australia Chapter

Red Global MX, Australia Chapter (RGMX AU) is a not-for-profit organisation, created and based in Australia, independent of any government or political party. We are the Australian chapter of Red Global MX, a global network connecting the Mexican diaspora across research, industry, government and civil society.

Our purpose is to bring together Mexican and Latin American talent in Australia and to build bridges of collaboration with academia, diplomacy and Australian institutions, amplifying our communities' voices and creating durable connections across the Pacific.

RGMX AU is led by its President, Emmanuel Rodriguez, together with a volunteer board of researchers and professionals based across the country.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Universidad Nacional Australiana, TBD, Canberra, Australia

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