On October 16, VIZJA University had the pleasure of welcoming representatives of the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine for a meeting dedicated to strengthening international academic cooperation and exploring new opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions.
The visit took place alongside the XXXIX National Conference of University Legal Clinics, entitled “Law Clinics as a Standard for Modern Universities”, held at VIZJA University on October 16–17, 2026. Representatives of the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine also took part in the conference, contributing to the exchange of academic knowledge and experience in the field of legal education.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
A key highlight of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions, establishing a framework for long-term academic partnership and creating new opportunities for the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and experience.
The agreement provides for cooperation in several areas, including student and staff mobility, joint research activities, project development and publications, participation in academic conferences, seminars and events, as well as the exchange of educational materials and information.
Legal Clinical Education and Student Support
Particular importance is attached to cooperation in the field of legal clinical education. Both institutions expressed their interest in developing and implementing joint initiatives involving the exchange of academic experience, practical training methodologies, and good practices aimed at strengthening legal education and promoting human rights protection.
The partnership also opens up opportunities for exploring student support initiatives, including study and research grants, as well as participation in mobility programmes, summer schools, and other academic initiatives.
Representatives of Both Institutions
VIZJA University was represented by Maciej Kluz, PhD, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, and Prof. Anna Wierzchowska, Dean of the School of Social Sciences.
We were delighted to welcome our Ukrainian colleagues: Prof. Viacheslav Puzyrnyi, Vice-Rector of the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine, and Prof. Andrii Halai, Head of the Research Center at the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine. We would like to thank them for the constructive discussions, their openness to new initiatives, and their commitment to building a strong and lasting partnership.
Developing an International Academic Partnership
The signing of this Memorandum marks another important step in VIZJA University’s efforts to expand its international academic network and foster meaningful cooperation with higher education institutions worldwide.
We look forward to turning this partnership into concrete initiatives, valuable academic exchanges, and fruitful collaboration between our university communities!
