The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Szeged, Hungary, to establish academic collaboration in vocational and technical education, economics and tourism.
The agreement is in line with UCC’s vision of establishing strategic global partnerships to enhance teaching, research, and capacity-building.
The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, during an interaction with the delegation from University of Szeged, expressed excitement about the partnership. He expressed UCC’s commitment to expanding its international reach and collaboration with top universities worldwide.
"At UCC, we believe in building strong networks across the globe to promote academic excellence, research, and innovation. This partnership with the University of Szeged will open new opportunities for our students and faculty in key areas such as technical and vocational education, entrepreneurship, and economics," he stated.
The Vice-Chancellor, interacting with the delegation from the University of Szeged, Hungary
Prof. Boampong highlighted the significance of the visit, noting with delight that Dr. Timothy Yaw Acheampong a product of UCC and a Research Fellow at the University of Szeged was part of the delegation. "It is inspiring to see that our alumni are making a global impact and contributing to the strengthening of international collaborations," he added.
Prof. Boampong further noted that UCC had been hosting students from North America and was open to welcoming learners from Europe and other continents as part of its internationalisation agenda. He said UCC was dedicated to training students to become global citizens, equipping them with skills, knowledge, and cultural competence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
“We are preparing our students to be competitive on the global stage, ensuring they can contribute meaningfully wherever they find themselves,” he added.
On his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Szeged, Prof. Nagy Benedek reaffirmed his institution’s commitment to the partnership, stating that University of Szeged was among the top five universities in Hungary and has a strong reputation for academic excellence and research.
The Vice-Chancellor and some officials of UCC with the visitors from University of Szeged
"We are excited to collaborate with UCC, a highly respected institution in Africa. Our goal is to promote knowledge exchange, joint research, and student and faculty mobility between our two institutions," he remarked.
The MoU is expected to facilitate exchange programmes, joint research projects, capacity-building initiatives, and curriculum development in the agreed areas of collaboration.
Present at the meeting were the Dean, Office of International Relations, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi and the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Prof. Daniel Agyapong.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC