Dr. Francisco Noa, Rector of Lurio University in Mozambique, and Mr. Andriano do Rosario Felix, Director of Cooperation and Public Relations, Lurio University visited Ehime University from February 22 through 26. During their one-week stay in Matsuyama, they were shown the Faculties of Law and Letters and Engineering, the School of Medicine, the University Library, the Proteo-Science Center, the Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), the University Museum and the International Relations Office, and had a fruitful discussion with the heads of each faculty and institution.
The symposium “Global Collaborations between the two universities in Japan and Mozambique” was held on February 24th, hosted by the International Relations Office and about 50 people including university faculty, staff and local citizens attended this event.
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- Lecture by Dr. Francisco Noa
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- Tour of the University Hospital
The symposium started with an overview of the previous exchange activities between Ehime and Lurio Universities and moved on to the topic of how regional collaborations on a university level can contribute to the future of Africa, which has been achieving rapid growth.
In Dr. Noa’s speech, he placed emphasis on the role the university needs to play in a developing country and mentioned his hope of expanding a range of exchange activities between Japan and Mozambique. Moreover, four teaching staff members from Lurio University, all of whom are studying at Ehime University to get a degree, reported their research results, saying “I would like to bring the technical know-how in recycling that I have learned in Japan back to my country and contribute to our community.”
Lurio University, located in Nothern Mozambique, where poverty has been a crucial issue, is relatively a new university, which has only a 10 year history since its establishment and yet plays a significant role in tackling social problems. It is urgently necessary for the university to improve its faculty and staff member’s abilities and create a solid infrastructure of the campus. The Mozambique International Exchange Promotion Office of Ehime University will continue to support Mozambique in cooperation with the governmental organizations in both countries, and strengthen our relationships.
Commemorative Photo at the President’s Office