Academic Bonds: University of Sopron and Universidad Nacional de Asunción Sign Agreement

High-Level Diplomatic and Academic Exchange

The university was honored by the presence of a high-ranking delegation that included:

• H.E. Juan Francisco Facetti, Ambassador of Paraguay
• Dr. Zully Vera, Rector of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA)
• Professor Cynthia Saucedo, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (UNA)
• Ms. Laura Elizabeth González Céspedes, professor and researcher
• Mr. Angel Manuel Benítez Rodríguez, professor and researcher

The guests were received by Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián, Rector of the University of Sopron, and Katalin Linda Krajczár-Sári, Head of the International Office.

Key Pillars of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The central achievement of the visit was the signing of a Framework Agreement for Academic and Scientific Cooperation. This five-year agreement establishes a robust foundation for mutual development:

• Mobility Programs: The agreement facilitates exchange programs for students (including PhD candidates), academic faculty, and administrative staff.
• Scientific Research: Both institutions committed to joint research projects and the shared publication of results.
• Knowledge Exchange: A focus on the transfer of academic materials, publications, and scientific information.
• International Scholarships: Discussions centered on maximizing opportunities through the Stipendium Hungaricum program and other mobility grants to support Paraguayan students in Sopron.

A Shared Vision for the Future

The meeting provided a forum to discuss current research priorities and the implementation of specific collaboration opportunities to manage joint activities effectively. By aligning the expertise of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción—Paraguay’s oldest and largest university—with the specialized research traditions of the University of Sopron, both institutions aim to address global challenges, such as climate change, reforestation, agroforestry, sustainability through collaborative science.

"This agreement is born from a community of interests and objectives in the academic, scientific, and cultural fields," the document states, emphasizing the commitment to creating new channels for global knowledge.

This partnership underscores the University of Sopron’s commitment to internationalization and its role as a key player in the global academic landscape.