The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, has received a delegation from the FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany, led by the International Projects Manager, Prof. Rolf Laakmann.

The delegation was on campus to explore ways UCC faculty members would liaise with FH Münster University of Applied Sciences faculty to work on a Project Proposal on Food and Business.

Prof. Boohene expressed her happiness for the visit and indicated that the University’s doors were open to them for more of such in the future.

Responding, the leader of the German delegation, Prof. Rolf Laakmann expressed his pleasure in meeting Prof. Boohene and called for continuous academic collaboration between the two universities.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor and the visitors further discussed possible ways of forging stronger academic ties and cooperation aimed at serving the interests of their students and staff.

The two sides also exchanged views on various academic issues of shared concern. They underscored the importance of multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research to address societal challenges.

Present at the meeting were the Dean of the Office of International Relations, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, the Director of the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA,) Prof. Daniel Agyapong, and Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ernest Abano.

The delegation accompanying Prof. Rolf Laakmann included Prof. Jan Makurat of the Centre of Competence for Humanitarian Relief Department of Good Nutrition Facilities and several high-ranking officials.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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