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The ANGLE project, as all international projects, has as
Vice-Rector of University of Porto elected
main purpose to bring close
member of the Administrative Board of the
different cultures, to provide
International Association of Universities (IAU)
enriching experiences, which
will be translated in an acknowledged advantage for
Founded in 1950, IAU acts as the independent
students, teachers and staff.
representative of universities around the world to
We know that the world has
UNESCO and other national, regional and international
changed with the Erasmus
organizations in the field of education. One of the more strategical
programme and its associassociate institutions of the ANGLE project, IAU has as main goal the promotion
ates and it changed because
of cooperation among higher education institutions, applying the fundamental values and
the programme provided, as
principles that sustain the search, dissemination and application of knowledge. IAU also promotes the
it never happened before, an
respect for different points of view, the social responsibility and the mutual knowledge at an inter-institutional level.
exchange that largely surpasses the academic scope
Prof. Fátima Marinho, Vice-Rector of University of Porto for International Cooperation and Culture, was elected
and has definitive interferences in the ways of being and
one of the 20 effective members of IAU’s Administrative Board, the responsible body for the execution of the
perceiving the existence. Even
policies defined by the organization’s General Assembly and for the providence of guidance to its Permanent
about to be concluded, the ANSecretariat. The Vice-Rector from University of Porto was elected together with the other members of the
GLE
project does not end, that is
th
Administration Board during the 15 IAU’s General Assembly, which took place in Bangkok (Thailand) between
to say, the obtained results endure
th
th
the 13 and the 16 of November 2016.
in those who benefited from it and
favours futures mobility flows, with
short or long duration. The acknowledgement of the other minors the fear
of difference and eases chances of studASSUMPTA SCIENTIFIC CENTRE:
ies in specific scientific fields; the demand of post-graduation courses (Master
A COMMITMENT WITH SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION
and PhD) at partner institutions is an evident proof of that.
The Assumpta Centre was developed with the main goal of praising the scientific education
in Africa through informal learning activities. Young students work together with volunteer
teachers and experts from several parts of the globe who, by their turn, develop synergies
with their African colleagues. These activities are developed under the supervision of the
Pontifical Counsel for Culture in Italy, the Centre’s main patron.
Nigeria’s Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, assumed the
Nigerian government’s compromise to develop the science and technology sectors
as a way to work as the main drivers in the promotion of the country’s quick
development.
During his speech two weeks ago during the opening of the
Assumpta Center Dr. Onu affirmed that this project was in line with
the government’ s commitment regarding the internationalisation
of the country’s universities, and with the science learning as the
motor for the sustainable development of the country.
Dr. Onu also underlined that the difference between Africa and the
developed nations is the permanent scientific, technological and
innovation update of these nations.
The Assumpta Centre is located in Ofekata, an autonomous community
part of Orodo city, in the south of Nigeria, and it is foreseen that it
starts functioning in full speed within a few months.
Project funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views of the author only,
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
The strategy of the University of Porto is, without any doubt, to maintain the strong emphasis
in international partnerships which legitimize the
creation of a true research university, a university
without borders.
Fátima Marinho ANGLE Project Coordinator
CREATION OF NETWORK OF HIGHER
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
IN CENTRAL AFRICA
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and its memberinstitutions in Central Africa reunited last December in order to discuss
the development and consolidation of a scientific cooperation space
at an inter-university level. The main theme of the constructive
meeting, which took place the 8th December 2016 at University
of Douala (Cameroon), was precisely the creation of the Network
of Higher Education and Research Institutions in Central Africa
(REESIRAC, French abbreviation). The following countries were
represented in the meeting: Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Republic
of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea,
Central-African Republic and Chad. A delegation of the Central
African Economic and Monetary Community (CEEAC, French
abbreviation) was also part of the meeting. This Network will
intervene in a very strategic context for AUF: the one of the
universities’ social mission as operators of the local and global
development.
For Prof. François-Xavier Etoa, Rector of the University of Douala
and host of the meeting, REESIRAC «will allow to compensate the
delay of universities in Central Africa regarding the definition of their
own university strategy, in line with the inter-regional and international
challenges regarding higher education.”
The present responsible members of the institutions adopted the status
and rules defined in the meeting. The designation of the members of
REESIRAC’s executive counsel and respective installation in the new
functions also took place.
My name is Daniel Eric Madingou, a Congolese student from Brazzaville (Université Marien Ngouabi of
Brazzaville) and beneficiary of the ANGLE grant for Full Master in Educational Sciences, Subjects’ Didactics
branch, at Université de Lille (France).
The 17th of June 2013 will be forever on my mind, because it was the date in which I received the selection email
as a beneficiary student of the EU excellent grant, ANGLE. After many months of waiting, that day sounded as
the beginning of a new adventure and, I can really affirm, of a new life. Until today I consider that this was the
best day of my life. After some complications at the French Embassy in Congo regarding the issuing of my
visa, this is the moment to express my gratitude to Mrs. Victoria Ngouala for her total dedication regarding
the resolution of all complications. I cannot forget Ms. Sara Martins, who compromised to ensure that I
obtained my visa. I also express all my recognition to Prof. Ndongo Ibara and Ms. Martine Hamiache for
their contribution, without which I would not have my visa.
After this, I arrived in France on the 17th September 2013, with two weeks of delay regarding the date
of beginning of the course. And it was like this that I have initiated an unforgettable adventure. I had
the opportunity to discover Europe, namely France, and study in the biggest university in Northern
France. This scholarship allowed me to acquire an excellent training in Educational Sciences in an
ideal environment and be taught by eminent teachers. The reception was exceptional, mainly because
I was received by a Conglose peer, Pacôme Kouela, PhD student and also a beneficiary of the ANGLE
grant. My integration went naturally, despite the cold climate which insisted in reminding me that
I was far away from my home Congo. I need to say that it was very difficult for me to adapt to the
Northern climate because winter was very rigorous. However, in time I adapted and everything
went progressively. I was driven to discover the great Erasmus Mundus family at Lille and
the different nationalities. I met new people, as it was the case of Joëlle
Lantosoa Rasamimalala (also an ANGLE grant holder), who was very close
to me and marked me a lot. My training at ULille went well, due to the fact
that the university provided to its students all the possible means in order
to ensure that students were successful in their studies. The libraries and
the Informatics rooms, for example, were the best you can have. I am very
happy by having undertaken my studies at this university because today I
have a European Master degree, with an excellent final grade.
It is in this perspective that I truly thank the European Commission in
general and in particular to the ANGLE project’s coordination team for
having believed in me and selected me. It was a blessing for me having
undertaken a mobility period in a European institution.
DANIEL
ERIC MA
DINGOU
(Full Ma
ster)
UN
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