At the University, the guest met with Dr. Benediktas Petrauskas, Vice-Rector for Infrastructure and Development of KU, Assoc. Prof. Rima Mickevičienė, Head of the Department of Marine Engineering and Institutional Coordinator for EU-CONEXUS (European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability), and Inga Petrauskienė, Head of Communication and Marketing Office.
During the meeting, the University, study programs, research and projects, KU fleet, botanical garden, and opportunities offered by Klaipeda University Hospital were presented.
The purpose of the visit of Constance H. Wang and her team was to present the trends and activities of Taiwanese shipping companies in Lithuania and to discuss opportunities for cooperation with the University.
The discussion concluded that partnership can be strengthened in engineering areas. Marine and electrical engineering were highlighted. The Ambassador was particularly interested in the marine research carried out by KU.
The meeting focused on the development and production of semiconductor systems in Lithuania. In this area, the guest sees great potential for Klaipėda University researchers and students to join such operations.
Student and faculty exchange programs, scholarships, and internships were discussed.
The Head of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania was particularly interested in the presentation of KU Methodological STEAM Center, as Taiwan benefits from years of experience in developing STEAM centers.
The guests were also interested in the activities and research areas of the EU-CONEXUS alliance, which includes KU and 8 other European partner universities.
