Flemish and Vilnius universities committed to the exchange of students, academic and administrative staff, they agreed to enhance scientific cooperation, hold joint seminars, lectures, courses and conferences, share research findings, develop joint scientific publications.
The Flemish delegation visited VU Laser Research Centre, a spin-off from VU Laser Research Centre – UAB “Light Conversion”, the company focusing on deep knowledge in the field of optical parametric generation and amplification. The delegation was also introduced to a new Joint Life Sciences Centre, enjoyed a unique architectural ensemble the Vilnius University.
Vilnius and Antwerp Universities belong to the Utrecht Network, a network of European universities, while together with the Catholic University of Leuven VU enjoys the membership in COIMBRA GOUP – an association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities.