UCC hosts a visit this week (25 September 2006) by a delegation from
Voronezh State University, Russia. The delegation, led by the
university's Rector, Professor Vladimir Titov, also includes
Professor Alexander Miroshnikov and Professor Liubov Tsurikova. During
the visit a formal exchange agreement between the two universities will
be signed by Professor Gerard Wrixon, President, UCC and Professor
Vladimir Titov.
Professor Dermot Keogh of UCC's History Department explained "The
Agreement is designed to establish a strategic working relationship
between the two institutions to enable further development of mutually
beneficial collaborative projects. The agreement covers co-operation
across a number of areas, including staff and student exchange,
research and academic collaboration, joint publishing activities and
other cultural contacts."
During the visit to UCC, the delegation will be given the opportunity
to meet academics and students and tour the university campus.
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