The Guimaras State University and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, 19 February 2024. The signing, which was held at the GSU Agri Eco Convention Hall, signals the renewal of a partnership agreement signed by both universities in 2021 and later renewed in 2024.

The renewed MOU was signed by Prof. Jiří Skládanka, Ph.D., Vice Rector for International and Public Affairs of Mendel University in Brno, Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreno, University President of Guimaras State University and witnessed by Dr. Petr Kupec, Vice-Dean for Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology and Mrs. Janet R. Aleman, Vice President for Administration and Finance.

The MOU originally came into effect on January 2022 with BOR Resolution No. 49-2021, and through this most recent renewal will continue for another duration of 3 years onwards from 2024.

This will further establish cooperation on academic activities that will strengthen mutual understanding, foster friendly cooperation, and promote sustainable and productive academic collaboration and exchange between the faculties, students, and research of both parties in integrated learning programs. Throughout the initial 3 years, GSU and MENDELU had many notable collaborative opportunities.

The Guimaras State University is looking forward to the years ahead to even further strengthen collaborations in mobility and expanding cooperation in research and education, as well as developing new activities and projects.