ABOUT US

Vision

A sustainable society where collaborative research, advanced training, and innovative solutions are at the core of societal development.

Mission

ACCESS aims to foster binational cooperation in research and advanced training among Chilean and Swedish higher education and research institutions in pursuit of the sustainable development goals.

In a context of equality and collaboration, ACCESS aims to create synergies by combining efforts to innovatively address common pressing challenges central to societal and economic development.

The Academic Collaboration Chile Sweden (ACCESS) is a strategic bridge uniting premier universities to confront the most pressing global challenges of our time. By synchronizing the intellectual capital of both nations, ACCESS transforms international cooperation into tangible action through research forums and targeted academic initiatives.

Our mission responds to the United Nations’ "Decade of Action," driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a fundamental shift in research and higher education. We operationalize this through context-specific Focus Areas that bridge global mandates with the shared societal challenges of Chile and Sweden. This thematic structure ensures that our research is both scientifically rigorous and socially grounded, requiring a transdisciplinary approach in all that we do.

Central to this vision is the empowerment of the next generation of scholars. We place a significant emphasis on PhD development, providing doctoral students with the networks and resources necessary to lead in a complex world.

By breaking down academic silos and fostering integrated, cross-cutting solutions, ACCESS ensures that our collaborative efforts contribute to a resilient and equitable global future.