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The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has risen 70 positions in the global ranking by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), reaching 331st place among 21,462 institutions evaluated across 94 countries. UFRJ is now the second-best university in Brazil, behind only USP (ranked 118th worldwide), which leads in Latin America. Notably, UFRJ ranked highest in Brazil for the "quality of education" criterion, placing 504th globally in that category.
Despite these advances, Rector Roberto Medronho emphasized that the university still faces budgetary constraints, which affect its performance. He highlighted the dedication of the academic community in the face of limited resources and criticized the funding disparity compared to state institutions, such as those in São Paulo. In the overall ranking, Harvard leads, followed by MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford.
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The Coordination of the Graduate Program in Medicine (Endocrinology) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (FM/UFRJ) has announced the opening of applications for the selection process of candidates for the Master's and Doctoral programs, with admission in the second semester of 2025.
The registrations will be exclusively conducted remotely on June 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2025. Interested candidates must send the required documentation to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Public Notice No. 486 – Selective admission process for Master's degree candidates
Public Notice No. 487 – Selective admission process for Doctoral degree candidates
During the 22nd Symposium on Neuroendocrinology (SINE 2025) and the 2nd Brazilian Congress of Neuroendocrinology, held from April 4 to 6, 2025, at the Prodigy Hotel Santos Dumont in Rio de Janeiro, PhD student Elisa Lamback received the award for Best Translational Work for her presentation titled "Characterization of large silent corticotroph tumor: a distinct tumor subtype?", co-authored by Elisa Lamback, Renan Lyra Miranda, Rangel de Sousa Costa, Luiz Eduardo Wildemberg, and Mônica R. Gadelha.
Additionally, the award for Best Clinical Work went to PhD student Thiago Guedes Van Erden for his presentation titled "Arginine vasopressin deficiency after surgery for pituitary tumors", co-authored by Thiago Guedes Van Erven, Anna Clara Castro Araujo, Elisa Lamback, Nina Ventura, Leandro Kasuki, and Mônica R. Gadelha.
The PPG in Endocrinology congratulates the PhD students, co-authors, and advisors for the awards received, which reflect the excellence of the work carried out by our research groups!
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) invites all interested parties to the Inaugural Lecture of the Postgraduate Program, with the theme 'Science, technology, and innovation as drivers of Brazilian development: The importance of postgraduate studies, which will be taught by Denise Pires de Carvalho, President of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES).
Date: April 8, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 10 AM
Location: Auditorium Professor Rodolpho Paulo Rocco (Quinhentão) - Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, Block K - Center for Health Sciences Building, University City Campus, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about UFRJ’s graduate programs and CAPES's contribution to the training of specialists in Brazil. Come participate and enrich your knowledge!
On February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to recognize the fundamental role that women and girls play in scientific and technological fields. This celebration aims to promote full and equal access to science and encourage female participation in disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Although women represent, on average, 33.3% of researchers globally, only 35% of students in STEM fields are female. It is evident that there are still significant challenges to be overcome to achieve gender equality in science.
In Brazil, female presence in science has strengthened over the years. In the field of endocrinology, for example, there is a significant participation of women in prominent positions. Data from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology (SBEM) indicate that women are already the majority among associated endocrinologists, totaling 2,616 professionals, compared to 1,273 men. Furthermore, since 1980, 62.99% of those approved in the exam to obtain the Specialist Title in Endocrinology have been women.
In the Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), which turned 50 years old in 2024, women play an essential role in advancing research and teaching. Their dedication and competence contribute significantly to scientific development and to the training of new professionals in the field.
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it is essential to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women in science, while also reinforcing our commitment to promoting gender equality. Diversity in research expands the talent pool, bringing new perspectives, skills, and creativity, which are essential to tackling global challenges and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
May we continue to support and encourage the participation of women and girls in science, ensuring a more inclusive and innovative future for all.
