Discover the successful experiences of Alumni UK in Latin America
Alumni UK is a global network, launched in 2022, bringing together people from all over the world who have studied in the UK as international students. The community aims to create a special place for collaboration and connection, expanding its members’ professional networks, fostering continuous learning, and sharing experiences. And, of course, keeping the connection to the UK alive!
This material is a celebration of the Alumni network in Latin America. For this occasion, 30 alumni from Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, who studied in the UK between 1970 and 2020, were interviewed. Here you will find the journeys of these alumni, their achievements, and the impact they have made in their communities, as well as the experiences as Alumni that have changed their lives and careers.
UK Alumni Ambassador for the Americas, Juan Leopoldo Martínez (Mexico):
"Studying in the United Kingdom was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons, boosted my career, and allowed me to contribute to a global network of changemakers. The UK is not just a place to study – it is a catalyst for innovation in global policies. I am proud to continue contributing to its lasting influence as the UK Alumni Ambassador for the Americas."
Alumni Statistics:
- The Alumni Network is present in 16 countries across Latin America
- Over 1,000 Mexican alumni registered
- Over 930 Brazilian alumni registered
Get inspired!
For those of you who want to be part of the community or even wishing to study in the UK, check out the messages below from Alumni UK.
“The networking I developed during my UK experience has been invaluable to my professional growth. Many of the connections I made continue to support me in my career, offering guidance, collaboration, and inspiration. These relationships have opened doors for Tierra Grata by creating opportunities for partnerships, funding, and knowledge exchange”.
Jennifer Colpas Fernandez (Colombia)
“My education in the UK made me what I am today. If I could go back in time to do my Master’s and my PhD again, I would. The experience of studying in the UK is really life changing. I can openly say that those years have been some of the best in my life!”.
Oscar Palma (Colombia)
“As a woman in tech—where only 32.4% of roles in AI and data science are held by women—this experience was key in preparing me to tackle these challenges back home”.
Laura Margarita Reyna de la Garza (Mexico)
“University of Essex's reputation among human rights entities quickly allowed me to find job opportunities and to have a good development in my career, since it provided me with the necessary knowledge on international human rights law”.
Octavio Amezcua Noriega (Mexico)
“Studying with the UK was more than just an opportunity; it was a deeply connected experience to my career and life mission”.
Petrina Teixeira Santos (Brazil)
Renowned Alumni from Latin America:
UK alumni, in addition to being some of the most employable graduates in the world, actively impact society. Take, for example, Vinícius de Moraes (1913 - 1980), Brazilian poet, playwright, diplomat, and great composer, who at the age of 25 became the first Brazilian to receive a British Council scholarship to study literature at the University of Oxford. A writer of several Bossa Nova classics, Vinícius de Moraes is internationally known for his songs such as “Garota de Ipanema” (1963), “Chega de Saudade” (1956), and “Eu Sei que Vou te Amar” (1958). Another notable figure is César Milstein (1927 - 2002), considered one of the fathers of immunology, who was also an alumni. An Argentine biochemist, Milstein obtained his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984 for his research on monoclonal antibodies.
