Global learning experience: UENR students go to Slovakia for the ERASMUS+ programme

Eight students from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) are currently participating in the ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) program at the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava in Slovakia.

The program aims to facilitate mobility in higher education and provide students and staff with an enriching international academic experience.

The students, including six undergraduates and two postgraduate students from the Department of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, will participate in the exchange from April 20 to June 20, 2024.

They are Joseph Asare, Evare Owusu Agyemang, Hertty Blankson, Blessed Aboagye, Sharon Asenso, Deborah Nketsiah, Kelvin Manu Osei and Samuel Kwaku Badu Boahen.

The exchange program also involves two faculty members, Dr. Richard Kyere-Boateng and Dr. Frederick Otu-Larbi.

According to the Departmental Exchange Programs Coordinator, Dr. Kyere-Boateng, “This opportunity is designed to broaden their teaching and research skills in a global setting.”

The selection process was highly competitive, with candidates requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 and undergoing a thorough evaluation of their academic performance. Applicants’ research ambitions and future contributions were also assessed through personal interviews, and active participation in relevant extracurricular activities was considered.

Dr. Kyere-Boateng emphasized that the participating students and faculty members are expected to benefit immensely from the international academic enterprise, which will contribute to the enhanced reputation and academic excellence of the University.

“Through this program, students will be exposed to cutting-edge research opportunities and technologies abroad, enhancing their climate science skills by learning from international colleagues,” he said.

It is expected that the exposure will not only lead to the building of invaluable global networks, but also pave the way for future collaborative research.

According to Dr. Kyere-Boateng, the knowledge and skills acquired abroad will enable participants to effectively address climate-related issues in Ghana, thereby both influencing policymaking and raising public awareness on climate change.

“Additionally, this program significantly enriches the academic environment in Ghana by fostering a culture of research and innovation in climate science. This in turn strengthens Ghana’s ability to create sustainable strategies for addressing current and future environmental challenges,” he added.

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