The International Universities Conference

WP 20130422 002Under the inspiring motto “Boundless Education” the second annual International Universities Conference organized by EEUA took place in Bolshoi Petrovskiy Hall of the President hotel in Moscow. The event was visited by about 83 universities, i.e. 97 participants, who conducted the total of 630 pre-scheduled appointments with interested parties during the 2 days of the conference.

On the first day all participants indulged in informative sessions concerning the current issues of educational systems of Russia and CIS countries, as well as different student mobility programs. The second day of the conference was highlighted by an exceptionally informative speech devoted to World University Rankings delivered by Phil Baty, Editor of Times Higher Education Rankings, as well as a presentation on behalf of Sochi Olympics Organizing Committee.

 

WP 20130422 017All in all the participating foreign and CIS universities not only established collaboration in different spheres, exchanged informative leaflets and handouts, but also met potential partners with mutual interest and experienced Russian hospitality. 

WP 20130422 028Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University was represented by Vice-Rector for International Relations and Accreditation Alexander Elensky who had the appointments with a number of representatives of the educational world, namely: Sima Puodziute, Business Development Associate for CEE & CIS, Study Portals, Netherlands; Olga Edwards, Regional Manager, Glyndwr University, UK; Suzanna Tomassi, Academic Partnership Manager, Coventry University, UK; Amiya Bhaumik, Vice Chancellor and CEO, Lincoln University College, Malaysia; Natalia Drozdovska, Area Manager, Alpine Center GEA, Switzerland; Karol Trautmann Thomas, Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Chile; Quentin Randaxhe, Business Development Manager – International Department, University of Business and International Studies, Switzerland. During the appointments academic mobility programs, double degree programs, as well as other various directions of collaboration were discussed.

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