The University of Botswana (UB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Justus Liebig University (JLU) of Germany. The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between JLU and UB was held at UB Council Chamber on the 13th of August 2019.
UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, said UB is honored and delighted to receive a high profile delegation from Germany. Botswana had a relationship with Germany since independence in 1966, when diplomatic relations were established. Over the years, the two countries have collaborated in various fields of development such as education, environment, tourism, water, energy, investment and trade. He added that Germany has contributed to Botswana's economy and well being by supporting vocational training, aimed at tackling the lack of skilled personnel.
From JLU, Ms Julia Volz, said it is important for them as an institution to connect students with international researchers, promote internationalization within their university as well as promoting top level research. she added that UB must contribute to develop freely in the future and they would like to work with the university, access the DAAD project fund together.
"We hope DAAD will work with us to start a German language center which will lay a solid foundation for more enriched students and staff exchange between Botswana and Germany", Professor Norris concluded.
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