The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), specialised in open and distance education, and the University of Warsaw (UW), among the top 3% of the world’s best universities, have concluded a Memorandum of Collaboration, and have forged a new strategic partnership. By concluding this partnership, which was signed by the Rector of the Open University of Cyprus Professor Petros Pashiardis, and the Rector of the University of Warsaw Professor Alojzy Nowak, in Warsaw on March 15, 2024, OUC and UW will be engaging in activities which promote and enhance education (and distance education), and other collaborative research related activities, for the mutual benefit of both Universities.
The main goal of the agreement is to identify fields of expertise and strategic research areas, and to develop educational and research cooperation. Open University of Cyprus and University of Warsaw intend to work towards the design and offering of academic/study programmes at all levels, in English, professional development and lifelong learning programmes, the joint participation and/or organization of scientific or educational activities, and will explore opportunities for joint research projects. Moreover, both Universities intend to open contacts with society and the business world for the diffusion of research findings that have practical applications.
