UoK Shines in Poland:From 12th–16th May 2025, our University proudly participated in Erasmus+ International Week hosted by WSG University in Bydgoszcz, Poland; a vibrant convergence of global institutions focused on advancing academic collaboration, innovation, and international visibility.
This staff exchange plays a key role in UoK’s internationalisation journey, providing rich opportunities for joint teaching, research partnerships, and curriculum enhancement with institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Highlights of the Exchange progarmmes:
The week began with partner registration at Aula Maior, followed by a welcome address from the WSG University leadership, including the President, Rector, Vice-Rectors, and the Head of International Cooperation. The University of Kigali was represented by the Dean, School of Business Management and Economics, the Dean, School of Computing and Information Technology, and the Director of International Affairs and Partnership. The day’s keynote lecture on Artificial Intelligence for Science was delivered by Prof. Włodzisław Duch from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and was attended by WSG’s senior management, delegates from partner universities, and students.
Institutional showcase: UoK Director of International Affairs and Partnership presented the University vision and key achievements alongside other leading universities from Lithuania, Ukraine, Kosovo, Zambia, and Kazakhstan; positioning Rwanda as a rising academic hub.
Academic exchange in action- UoK Deans delivered impactful lectures on Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains and International Business to WSG’s international student community; demonstrating our expertise in applied research and global business education.
Curriculum development support- UoK secured a partnership with WSG’s engineering faculty to provide external peer review for academic programmes under development; ensuring alignment with international standards.
Strengthening ties-The UoK team engaged with potential collaborators for joint academic programmes, including Nursing and Midwifery with Eden University (Zambia) and research partnerships with Kadri Zeka University (Kosovo).
Industry-academia synergy-A powerful session with Atos-Poland highlighted how digital transformation; through AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, can be integrated into academic programmes.
Cultural diplomacy-The exchange promoted meaningful bonds through guided city tours, museum visits, and gift exchange ceremony, which solidified mutual respect and institutional goodwill.
The Staff Week formally concluded with a cultural dinner attended by WSG senior leadership and all visiting delegates. As the evening drew to a close, UoK team led a gift handover ceremony, presenting tokens of appreciation to the WSG University delegation. WSG Vice-Rectors and Head of International Cooperation commended UoK for its dedication to promoting mutually beneficial international partnerships, particularly in the domains of staff and student mobility, joint teaching, and digital transformation.
What’s on the Horizon?
The International Affairs and Partnership Office is working on:
- Formalising collaboration agreements with newly engaged institutions.
- Mobilising Erasmus+ funding to support future joint initiatives.
- Facilitating reciprocal staff and student exchanges.
- Possibility of supporting curriculum innovation through external expert contributions.
- Follow up on possibility of research collaboration
At UoK, we believe that global partnerships fuel local excellence. Our engagement at WSG University is a testament to how international exposure and collaboration can transform academic communities; empowering both faculty and students to thrive on a global stage.
UoK Shines in Poland
