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LASUSTECH, Polish varsity ink pact for academic collaboration

From The Punch · () English

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  • LASUSTECH and SGH Warsaw School of Economics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster international collaboration.
  • The agreement aims to create new opportunities for students and faculty through international exposure and exchange programs.
  • The partnership will facilitate joint research, credit transfer, and access to SGH's global networks and academic resources.

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has taken a significant stride in its global engagement strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the prestigious SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Poland. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for LASUSTECH, positioning it within a distinguished international academic network.

This partnership positions LASUSTECH within an elite global academic network and creates pathways for our students and faculty to benefit from international exposure and collaboration.

· Olumuyiwa OdusanyaVice-Chancellor of LASUSTECH on the significance of the MoU with SGH Warsaw School of Economics.

This partnership is set to unlock a wealth of opportunities for LASUSTECH students and faculty, offering them pathways to international exposure, exchange programs, and collaborative research initiatives. The agreement specifically highlights access to SGH's renowned 'Triple Crown accreditation standards' and extensive global networks, promising enriched academic experiences and enhanced mobility for the university's community.

The partnership will also facilitate collaborative research in critical areas such as financial inclusion and the digital economy, while providing access to extensive academic resources.

· LASUSTECH communication unitStatement from LASUSTECH detailing the benefits of the collaboration.

Vice-Chancellor Olumuyiwa Odusanya emphasized that this milestone aligns perfectly with LASUSTECH's IMPACT model and the broader development agenda of the Lagos State Government. By connecting with European research funding opportunities, such as Horizon Europe programs, and engaging with Polish funding agencies, LASUSTECH is not only strengthening its curriculum and faculty development but also bolstering its capacity to contribute meaningfully to global academic discourse. This move signals a clear commitment to building a university that is both globally relevant and locally impactful.

This collaboration strengthens our curriculum, enhances faculty development, and improves student mobility, while also connecting us to European research funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe programmes.

· Olumuyiwa OdusanyaVice-Chancellor of LASUSTECH on how the agreement supports the university's goals.
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