Official Visit of the Delegation from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Diplomacy met opportunity on campus as Galala University welcomed a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mineral Development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to explore scholarships, student exchanges, and academic cooperation. The agenda moved with purpose—introductions, faculty roundtables, and a walk-through of GU’s research infrastructure—framing a partnership that connects education to development priorities across Africa.

The day opened at 11:00 AM with welcoming remarks from Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Shinawi, President of Galala University, who outlined GU’s internationalization track: joint programs built on clear credit maps, research that answers regional challenges, and mobility pathways that are student-ready, not just MoU-ready. An introductory presentation and showcase film followed, highlighting flagship programs, applied research centers, and the university’s student services and accommodation model.

From 12:00 PM, faculty representatives hosted focused conversations on program offerings and co-teaching possibilities, including engineering and energy-relevant disciplines, business and public policy, and health and biosciences. At 1:00 PM, the International Cooperation Unit shifted the discussion toward mechanisms—scholarship structures, selection timelines, recognition of prior learning, and support systems for incoming students—so that collaboration can scale smoothly once launched.

A 1:30 PM campus tour put facilities in context: labs, studios, simulation spaces, and the innovation ecosystem that supports capstones and industry-linked projects. Throughout, the delegation emphasized practical outcomes—skills pipelines for emerging sectors, research linkages, and cultural exchange that builds long-term capacity. The visit concluded at 3:30 PM with next steps agreed: nominate coordinators on both sides, exchange draft frameworks for scholarships and student mobility, and schedule a follow-up to align academic calendars and application windows.

“Partnerships matter when students feel them—places to study, supervisors to learn from, and projects that serve communities,” President El-Shinawi noted, situating the visit within GU’s role as a regional hub for knowledge and sustainable development.