Scientists of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy visited University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
On March 28th – April 1st associated professor Bernardas Vaznonis, associated professor Gintarė Vaznonienė from Faculty of Bioeconomy Development and associated professor Rytis Skominas from Faculty of Engineering visited University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) within the frame of a project “Development of a Comprehensive University in the Context of the University Network Reform”.
UTAD is situated in Vila Real, Portugal. The University is divided into five schools: School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, School of Human and Social Sciences, School of Science and Technology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences and School of Nursing.
During the visit Bernardas Vaznonis, Gintarė Vaznonienė and Rytis Skominas had meetings with UTAD academic staff, where discussed about the possibilities to collaborate in study and research fields and looked for the prospects to strengthen research in the field of bioeconomy. Good practice on applied study methods and organized research activities for students was shared during the visit. Opportunities to encourage students to participate in mobility programs were also discussed.
Scientists of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy had a tour at the University, with the aim to get acquainted with the scientific infrastructure of different schools and their research. There were organized field visits to the bioeconomy business subjects, where good practice examples of sustainable development and circular economy were presented.
