COOU Champions Global Outreach Through ERASMUS+ and Strategic Partnerships
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) accelerates its international agenda with a focus on ERASMUS+ and strategic partnerships, enhancing its global presence and academic excellence.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a bid to solidify its international presence and foster academic excellence on a global scale, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has taken significant strides towards leveraging the ERASMUS+ program and building strategic partnerships.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Kate Omenugha Fnipr, the active Acting Vice Chancellor of COOU, a 16-member research office team was inaugurated on February 21st, 2024. Tasked with a comprehensive 20-point mandate, this team stands at the forefront of driving the university's research and internationalization efforts.
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Building upon this momentum, Prof. Omenugha extended her commitment to advancing COOU's international agenda by hosting a pivotal one-day workshop titled "Deepening COOU's International Agenda: The ERASMUS+ and Other Pathways" on February 28th.
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The workshop, held at the Center of Entrepreneurial Studies at the Igbraim campus, featured Assoc. Prof. Nghargbu K'tse, an ERASMUS+ fellow and renowned Linkages and Partnership Consultant, as the distinguished guest speaker. Additionally, the event welcomed esteemed speakers online from Poland, including Prof. Tomasz Wolowiec, Vice Rector for Science and International Cooperation at the University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, and Edyta Gatecka, Director of International Relations at the University of Economics in Katowice.
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The discussions at the workshop emphasized the pivotal role of strategic partnerships and initiatives such as ERASMUS+ in enhancing COOU's global footprint and academic prowess. It served as a platform for fostering collaborations, exchanging insights, and exploring avenues for securing international scholarships and grants.
By actively engaging with the ERASMUS+ program and forging strategic partnerships, COOU is poised to propel itself towards greater heights of research, innovation, and international recognition. These initiatives underscore COOU's commitment to academic excellence and its determination to make a significant impact on the global stage.
