Huge interest in European Study Opportunities
HIGH PROFILE: The European Commission delegation was welcomed to CPUT by Dr Chris Nhlapo
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
The second European Union Education Fair hosted by CPUT recently was a phenomenal success.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships Dr Chris Nhlapo welcomed a high-profile delegation to the Bellville Campus where a special introduction to the Engineering Faculty was given.
OPTIONS: The recent EU Education Fair showcased study opportunities at 16 European universities
Director of CPUT’s International Affairs Office Merle Hodges says the international guests included Director General Education and Culture of the European Commission Jan Truszynski and Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa his Excellency Roeland van de Geer.
They were also accompanied by Dr Berene Kramer Social Sectors programme officer and Christophe Larose- Head of the Social and Governance EU delegation.
Guests from all over Africa and other local universities converged on the IT Centre for the EU Fair where European education and scholarship opportunities by approximately 16 European countries were explained.
Some of the countries represented included Romania, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Germany, Flanders, The United Kingdom and Holland.
Hodges says another highlight was the EDULINK information session, which was the only one in Africa.
During the sessions the delegation was overwhelmed by the positive response to the presentations.
“One speaker asked the audience in a show of hands to say who would be submitting proposals and the entire audience raised their hands,” she says.
“The fair went very well and it was particularly exciting to see the number of interested parties from African universities.”
By LAUREN KANSLEY
Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za
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