Chester forges links with Lebanon
THE University of Chester has signed an agreement with a Lebanese university to develop relations between the two institutions.
Representatives from the Université Saint-Espirit de Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon and the University of Chester signed a memorandum to declare their intention to co-operate in enhancing academic and research opportunities for staff and students.
The understanding relates to the encouragement and promotion of exchanges of teaching staff and students between Lebanon and the UK, both for promoting academic study and sharing knowledge and expertise between the two institutions.
The guests from USEK, the Rector Father Hady Mahfouz and executive assistant Dr Georges Yahchouchi, were given a tour of Chester including a visit to the university’s Riverside Building, the city walls, the Rows and Chester Cathedral.
They also met with a range of representatives from across the University’s different faculties. USEK is a private Catholic higher education institution, founded by the Lebanese Maronite Order in 1961.
Chester’s vice-chancellor, Professor Tim Wheeler, said: “We were delighted to welcome our guests from Université Saint-Espirit de Kaslik to see both the city of Chester itself and explore links between our two institutions.
“By signing this agreement we pledge to work together to provide opportunities for both staff and students to learn from each other and share best practice.”
