UENR Vice-Chancellor visits students on exchange program in Slovakia

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani continues to expand its frontiers both in Ghana and beyond through partnerships and academic excellence.

As part of efforts to deepen international partnerships and reinforce the university’s global academic presence, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako and the Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Georgina Asi Owusu, have paid a working visit to the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU), Slovakia.

It formed part of a strategic component of UENR’s ongoing collaboration with the Slovak University of Technology under the ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Programme.

This visit not only reaffirmed UENR’s commitment to internationalization but also positioned the Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science (DACS) as one of the leading units in UENR driving impactful global partnerships in climate science and sustainability.

Engagements

During the visit, the VC and Registrar engaged the leadership of their partner university on sustaining and expanding the mobility programme, including opportunities for joint research, staff exchanges, and curriculum development.

A major highlight of the visit was the interactive session with UENR students currently studying at STU.

Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako expressed pride in their academic achievements and encouraged them to serve as good ambassadors of UENR and Ghana.

The students shared their experiences in interdisciplinary courses, cross-cultural learning, and research exposure, affirming the transformational impact of the ERASMUS+ programme on their academic journey.

International Credit Mobility

International Credit Mobility (ICM) supports the mobility of individuals enrolled or employed at a higher education institution (HEI), from a Programme Country to a Partner Country or vice versa, namely: Student mobility for studies, open to short cycle, first cycle (Bachelor or equivalent) or second cycle (Master or equivalent) students, as well as third cycle doctoral candidates. The physical mobility period can last from 60 days to 12 months. For short-term doctoral mobility or if part of a blended mobility 4 physical mobility period can last from 5 to 30 days.

Student mobility for traineeships, open to short cycle, first cycle (Bachelor or equivalent) or second cycle (Master or equivalent) students, recent graduates (who have applied during their last year of studies), as well as third cycle doctoral candidates. The mobility period can last from 60 days to 12 months, or from 5 to 30 days for short-term doctoral mobility or if part of blended mobility.

Staff mobility for teaching for academic staff and for invited staff from non-academic organisations to teach at a partner higher education institution (HEI) abroad. The mobility period can last from 5 days to 60 days and can also be carried out as blended mobility.

Staff mobility for training for teaching and non-teaching staff in the form of training events abroad (excluding conferences), job shadowing, observation periods and/or training at a partner HEI. The mobility period can last from 5 days to 60 days and can also be carried out as blended mobility. This activity also supports the mobility of staff from Partner Country HEIs to train at a non-academic organisation located in a Programme Country.

Student and staff mobility can take place in any subject area or academic discipline. Moreover, HEIs are free to apply for staff mobility or student mobility, or any combination of the two.

Staff teaching and training activities can be combined. A study period and a traineeship can also be combined, for a minimum of 2 months (or one academic term) and a maximum of 12 months.