On May 29, 2025, a high-level delegation from UNILAK, led by Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Richard Niyonkuru, departed for Europe to strengthen international partnerships. The team included distinguished delegates Dr. Christine Umumararungu, Dean of Economic Sciences and Management and Dr. Enan Nyesheja, Dean of Computing and Information Sciences.
The delegation’s visit focused on strategic collaboration talks with partner universities in Poland and Germany, marking a significant step in expanding UNILAK global academic network.
A key highlight was the collaborative meeting with Warsaw University of Management (MAN). This fruitful engagement culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a landmark agreement that sets the foundation for extensive cooperation. The MoU outlines a framework to promote exchanges between students and academic staff, capacity building initiatives, seminars, conferences, Erasmus projects, public lectures, and joint course development and delivery.
At Powislanska University, the delegation was warmly received by Pro-Rector Dr. Mariia Lutsyk. Productive discussions were held with Professor Arthur Kolb, Vice President of Internationalization & Equal Opportunities, and Mr. Bernd Haulzhauser, Director of the International Office. Key agreements included launching student and professor exchange programs and initiating joint projects aimed at deepening academic collaboration.
As part of the ongoing partnership, members of UNILAK senior management will be invited to participate in Kempten’s International Week scheduled for November 2025.
The visit concluded with a campus tour, including a visit to the Material Testing Laboratory within the Faculty of Engineering, highlighting opportunities for collaborative research and innovation.
This European mission underscores UNILAK commitment to fostering international cooperation, enhancing academic quality, and broadening opportunities for its students and staff.