VIT University strengthens ties with SUZA

The VIT University of Vellore, India and the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) have taken a major step in furthering their ties through the collective signing of two addenda to the Agreements of Cooperation on the Bachelor Programme in Multimedia and Animation and Bachelor Programme in Computer Science.  This event was held at Tunguu Campus on Monday 13th November, 2017.

Dr. Govindasamy Viswanathan, the Founder and Chancellor of VIT University who signed the Agreements on behalf of his university has expressed his institution’s readiness and determination in maintaining concrete relations with SUZA. 

 Prof. Rai and Dr. Viswanathan sign addenda to the Agreements of Cooperation being witnessed by other officials and students.

 Dr. Viswanathan who was accompanied by Dr. C. Vijaykumar, the VIT University Director of International Relations said that the cooperation between the two institutions will benefit students, lecturers and officials of both universities.

 “India and Africa have so much in common and Zanzibar being part of this continent is one of the representatives, so let’s work together, as there are so many things we can benefit from each other if we collaborate,” Dr. Viswanathan insisted.

In his remarks, Prof. Rai emphasised the need for the ties; he said that it is essential for SUZA to highlight its challenges so as to be able to tackle them through collaborative efforts and viable educational programmes. “We have recently merged with other higher learning institutions of Zanzibar, the issue to proud of, so we need to use this partnership in building our capacity so as to improve the quality of education,” he added.

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