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51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT, Université de Limoges of France continue relations with signing of MOA on Erasmus+ Mobility

by Michelle Jeanne Casiple Caracut, OC | Nov 24 2023

 

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT) and the Université de Limoges of France signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 15, 2023 to further develop their long-standing relationship through the Erasmus+ Mobility project. 

Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan, representing 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT, and Prof. Isabelle Klock-Fontanille, President of Université de Limoges, affixed their signatures to this seven-year commitment, symbolizing a strengthened collaboration under the said project.

This MOA solidifies the commitment of both universities to fostering collaboration in student and staff exchange programs within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. The agreement underscores the principles of sound and transparent fund management allocated to the institutions through Erasmus+, with a dedicated focus on upholding the quality requirements set forth in the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

Noteworthy in the signing ceremony, held at the Institut de Recherche sur les Céramiques (IRCER) in Limoges, was the shared dedication to data protection. Both universities pledged to exchange mobility-related data in accordance with the principles outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation. 

Furthermore, they expressed their commitment to adhering to the technical standards of the European Student Card Initiative, particularly in the context of international mobility involving third countries not directly associated with the Erasmus+ Programme.

"This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering global academic excellence and cultural understanding. It reflects our commitment to providing enriching opportunities for our students and faculty, transcending geographical boundaries," said Chancellor Ditucalan during an interview.

Since 2014, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT and Université de Limoges have been officially collaborating as partners (initial partnership started in 2013), engaging in various initiatives such as professorial visits, sending faculty members from the Physics Department to pursue PhD degrees under the French Government Scholarship, and currently, on a student specific PhD dual-degree program (cotutelle).

The Erasmus+ Mobility Project is championed by Director Philippe Thomas, alongside Romain Lucas-Roper of IRCER. Additionally, Professors Jinky B. Bornales and Rolando T. Candidato, Jr., from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT’s Physics Department of the College of Science and Mathematics, play pivotal roles in driving the success of these collaborative endeavors.

With this MOA, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT and Université de Limoges continued a collaboration for enrichment, cultural exchange, and international cooperation, setting a standard for collaborative initiatives in higher education.

A renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities is slated to take place sometime in February or March 2024. 

Photos by Romain Lucas-Roper

Topics : Erasmus+ Mobility student and staff exchange program