By Staff Writer
The University of Zambia (UNZA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) of Australia have launched a bilateral collaborative partnership aimed at enhancing teaching and research for the two universities.
The launch of the partnership follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two universities in October 2019.
The agreement signed will allow UNZA and ECU partner on two fronts: 1) exchange of students and staff; and 2) enhancement of research and development of joint programs in disciplines of mutual interest.
Speaking during the launch held at Radisson Blue Hotel UNZA Vice Chancellor Luke Mumba, said the partnership forged between the two universities will lead to harnessing the benefits associated with each institution’s competitive advantage and result in use of strategies that lead to enhancing teaching, research and community engagement.
Prof Mumba reiterated that UNZA appreciates synergies that come with collaborations among academic institutions as they contribute to academic and scientific progress.
He also paid glowing tribute to the Zambian Embassy in Australia and the Ministry of Higher Education for initiating and facilitating the partnership.
The University of Zambia has a total of hundred and seventy (170) running MoUs with universities and other stakeholders world-over aimed at promoting research, teaching, human resource development, technological innovations, development of academic programmes and financial resources.
One of the immediate benefits associated with the partnership signed between UNZA and ECU is the sponsorship of five (5) UNZA members of staff yearly to study in Australia at PhD level in varying fields.
