In a landmark move to bolster international academic collaboration, Dieuseul Prédélus, Rector of the State University of Haiti (UEH), and Juan Alberto Arraut Camargo, Rector of the Institución Universitaria Mayor de Cartagena (UMAYOR), signed a Framework Agreement for Academic Cooperation on October 16 in Cartagena, Colombia. The ceremony, attended by key academic officials from both institutions, signifies a pivotal step in UEH’s ongoing internationalization efforts. This partnership, rooted in South-South cooperation, unites two Caribbean universities with shared challenges and aspirations in higher education and scientific research. The agreement outlines collaborative initiatives across multiple domains, including academic mobility for students, faculty, and staff; joint research and innovation projects; institutional capacity building; language training; continuing education programs; and international internships to enhance student employability. Spanning an initial four-year term with automatic renewal, the agreement establishes a Technical Coordination Committee to oversee implementation and ensure sustainability. Prédélus highlighted the broader significance of the partnership, stating, ‘This signing symbolizes the university’s role as a bridge between peoples, a space to address contemporary challenges, and a beacon of hope for the future.’ This agreement is part of UEH’s broader strategy to expand its global academic network, with additional partnerships planned with Canadian universities.
Internationalization of the UEH : Signature with the Colombian University (UMAYOR)
