Varsities agree to collaborate

LAHORE: LUMS and IE University Spain formalised an MoU marking the initiation of collaboration in the field of education here on Monday.

According to a press release, the high-level delegation was headed by HE Jose Antonio De Ory, the Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, accompanied by Dr Manuel Muniz, Provost IE University, Dr Angeles Figueroa, Executive Director for Partnerships and Jalal Salahudin, Honorary Consul of Spain for Punjab.

They were welcomed by Shahid Hussain, LUMS Rector and Dr Tariq Jadoon, Acting Vice Chancellor and Provost. The MoU between LUMS and IE University aims to open avenues of collaboration for knowledge exchange. Dr Muniz mentioned that IE University was currently undergoing a significant expansion and thus, opening doors to a number of collaborative opportunities including a possible exchange between the faculties of LUMS and IE University. Reflecting on the collaboration, he further shared, “In the years to come, we will work together on joint research initiatives, visiting students, and visiting faculty programmes, among other projects.

Special thanks are due to HE Jose Antonio de Ory, for making this possible.” Dr Muniz highlighted that Spanish was not mandatory to get into IE University. However, it was a requirement at the time of graduation, thus providing ample time for the students to learn the language.