Ambassador Meets Delegation from Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution
Ambassador Rasa Jankauskaitė welcomed a delegation from Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution at the Embassy of Lithuania in Pretoria.
The delegation comprised Dr Andrius Brusokas, Director of Kauno kolegija; Dr Inga Stravinskienė, Deputy Director for Research and Partnerships; Dr Tomas Makaveckas, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, Engineering and Technologies; and Povilas Beseckas, Head of the International Relations Department.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the development of Lithuanian–South African cooperation in higher education, with a particular focus on deepening existing partnerships, exploring new avenues for collaboration in education, research and innovation, and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
During their visit to South Africa, the delegation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Venda, Kauno kolegija’s long-standing partner, reaffirming their commitment to continued academic cooperation. The delegation also visited the University of Pretoria to explore opportunities for establishing new partnerships and developing future cooperation.
These engagements highlight the importance of sustained academic partnerships, knowledge exchange and closer connections between Lithuania and South Africa.
