VMU Agriculture Academy lecturers visited the University of Palermo
On October 3–6 Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) professor of Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology dr. Laima Česonienė and associate professor of Faculty of Engineering dr. Midona Dapkienė visited the University of Palermo (UNIPA) under ERASMUS+ teaching mobility program.
The University of Palermo is a consolidated cultural, scientific and teaching presence in central-western Sicily. Its 16 departments cover the most important domains of contemporary scientific and technological knowledge. About 122 courses (first and second cycle) are offered as well as 44 master and specialization and 23 PhD courses, targeted to the training of specific professional figures, often in cooperation with external institutions and companies.
Prof. dr. L. Česonienė and assoc. prof. dr. M. Dapkienė presented the VMU Agriculture Academy, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Ecology, Faculty of Engineering, introduced the study programs and research carried out in them. VMU AA scientists gave the lectures for bachelor, master and PhD students in the field of evaluation of surface water quality, water management and wastewater treatment. During the seminars prof. dr. L. Česonienė provided the assessment of the influence of climate change on the surface water status and agricultural activity impact on water quality. Assoc. prof. dr. M. Dapkienė shared experiences on wastewater reuse for soil irrigation: necessities, challenges, methods and technologies.
VMU Agriculture Academy scientists had an opportunity to familiarize with the study process and research at Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences of University of Palermo, discussed ERASMUS+ mobility perspectives. The gained experience will be useful in adopting the best practices of the studies and research at VMU Agriculture Academy.
