Seychelles Nation - 16.10.2010
During a short visit to Mauritius this week Dr Rolph Payet, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey), called on the Minister for Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah.
The meeting was a chance to exchange information on developments in both countries in the areas of tertiary education and development of science and technology.
It was felt that Seychelles can benefit from the many years of experience Mauritius has had in university education, research and technology transfer.
A memorandum of understanding is expected to be developed between the Mauritius Research Council and UniSey, as well as with the Seychelles Innovation and Technology Council.
Dr Payet also met his counterpart, University of Mauritius vice-chancellor Professor K Morgan, and they discussed developing close ties between the two universities and exploring ways to exchange information.
They also expressed the wish for greater collaboration and exchange among universities in the Indian Ocean and Southern African Development Community regions.
