Brașov, Romania – East African University Rwanda (EAUR) has commenced teaching mobility activities at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic collaboration and promote knowledge exchange between the two institutions.
The EAUR delegation, led by Vice Chancellor Professor Callixte Kabera, arrived in Brașov on 8 November 2026 and was warmly received by Professor Florin Nechita of Transilvania University. The delegation also held a meeting with Mrs Collina Trippon, the university’s Erasmus+ Financial Coordinator, to engage on matters relating to academic cooperation and international exchange.
As part of the teaching mobility programme, the delegation began classroom activities, introducing East African University Rwanda, its contribution to higher education in Rwanda and the wider East African region, and its role in the global academic community.
The teaching sessions particularly focus on the role of communication in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, highlighting the importance of communication in advancing sustainable development and addressing societal challenges.
Reflecting on the academic activities, Vice Chancellor Professor Callixte Kabera emphasised the importance of sharing knowledge and strengthening EAUR’s international academic presence.
Proposed quotation for the Vice Chancellor’s approval:
“Our engagement at Transilvania University of Brașov provides an important opportunity to share knowledge, exchange academic experiences and strengthen cooperation between our institutions. Through our teaching sessions, we are also highlighting the contribution of communication to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.”
Building on an Existing Academic Partnership
The ongoing visit builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between EAUR and Transilvania University of Brașov on 6 March 2024.
During discussions held on 9 November 2026, Professor Callixte Kabera and Professor Liliana Rogozea, Vice Rector of Transilvania University of Brașov, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the partnership and expanding the internationalisation of their academic programmes.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation through teaching mobility, academic and research conferences, joint research activities, collaborative project development and capacity building.
The partnership has already facilitated academic exchange, including a one-week teaching engagement at EAUR by Professor Coman Claudieu from Transilvania University following the signing of the MoU.
Figure 2 Professor Callixte Kabera, Vice Chancellor of East African University Rwanda (EAUR), conducting a teaching session at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, as part of the university’s academic mobility programme.
