University of Greifswald Delegation Visits Vilnius University to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
Vilnius University (VU) is pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel, Rector of University of Greifswald, and a distinguished delegation for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening academic and scientific collaboration between the two institutions. The visit includes meetings, discussions on research initiatives and cooperation opportunities, as well as an introduction to Vilnius University’s historical and scientific infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Riedel and the delegation met with Vilnius University Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas and Vice-Rector for Research Prof. Edita Sužiedėlienė. During these meetings, both universities discussed their goals of enhancing academic partnerships, expanding scientific collaboration, and promoting international education initiatives.
The University of Greifswald delegation also will visit the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, where they will meet with the center’s director, Dr. Arvydas Lubys, directors of institutes, and scientists. Additionally, the delegation will visit the Vilnius University Medical Science Centre, located in Santara Valley. During the visit, the guests will meet with the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dalius Jatužis, and the leadership of the center.
Prof. Dr. Riedel and the delegation members will also participate in a tour of Vilnius University’s historic halls, including a visit to the Vilnius University Library. This tour provides an opportunity for guests to familiarise themselves with the university’s rich academic heritage.
The visit will officially conclude at Vilnius University’s Santara Valley campus.
The delegation included Pro-Rector for Teaching, Teacher Training and Internationalisation, Coordinator for KreativEU Alliance at the UG Dorthe G. A. Hartmann, Head of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research (IFZO) dr. Alexander Drost, Rector's Office, Coordinator of the DAAD Project "Teaching Internationally" Thomas Jenssen, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lithuania H.E. Dr. Cornelius Zimmermann.