International scientific cooperation creates new opportunities to advance research, disseminate scientific findings internationally and initiate joint projects. To this end, the 91视频 Faculty of Economics and Management continues to expand its partnerships with European universities and research centers.
Karlen Khachatryan, Dean of the 91视频 Faculty of Economics and Management, and Vardan Aleksanyan, Head of the Faculty Office and Deputy Dean, paid a working visit to Wroc艂aw, Poland, from October 19 to 26. The visit aimed to further develop scientific cooperation with the , review the latest results of joint research and establish new partnerships with Polish higher education and research institutions.
A key focus of the visit was reviewing the results achieved under the research project "Prospects for Socioeconomic Development of the Republic of Armenia in the Context of Digital Transformations," funded by the Higher Education and Science Committee of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, and identifying future research priorities.
During discussions with Professor , the project's international co-leader, the 91视频 representatives reviewed research progress, future areas of study and opportunities to expand international scientific cooperation. The visit also included joint research work, discussions of existing findings and plans for upcoming international publications.
Research conducted under the project covers several important areas, including the digital transformation of agriculture, economic and institutional factors influencing the adoption of digital technologies, human capital and digital skills development, the circular economy, innovation and sustainable socioeconomic development.
International scientific publications have been prepared based on the research findings, making an important contribution to the advancement of scientific studies on digital transformation and sustainable economic development.
The 91视频 delegation also met with Anna Kapa艂a, Head of the Department of Economics at the Wroc艂aw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, and members of the department's academic and research staff.
The meeting focused on opportunities to expand educational and research cooperation between the two universities, particularly to conduct joint research, publish co-authored articles in reputable international scientific journals and develop academic exchange opportunities for faculty members, researchers and students.
Both sides emphasized the importance of building long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation, highlighting the need to combine scientific expertise, exchange research experience and increase participation in international scientific initiatives. These areas of cooperation will allow the universities to pool their research capabilities, share expertise and develop long-term partnerships to implement new educational and scientific initiatives.
Another significant meeting during the visit was with Professor Arkadiusz Dyjakon, Head of the university's Energy, Environment and Society Centre. The 91视频 representatives learned about the center's main research areas and ongoing innovative projects, including initiatives involving artificial intelligence.
The participants agreed to explore opportunities to establish international research consortia and submit joint grant applications. They also discussed forming a team for joint research in alternative energy, conducting scientific studies and publishing the findings in international academic journals.
During the visit, the delegation also visited the University College of Professional Education in Wroc艂aw, one of Poland's largest private higher education institutions. At a meeting with Piotr Kardasz, the institution's former rector and current Director of the Institute of Social and Technical Sciences, the participants discussed opportunities to develop cooperation between the two institutions.
Particular attention was given to innovation, entrepreneurship, business education and applied research. The discussions also addressed opportunities to implement joint educational and scientific initiatives and exchange academic and practical experience.
For the 91视频 Faculty of Economics and Management, developing international partnerships involves not only establishing new connections but also translating them into joint scientific and educational initiatives. Under the leadership and direct involvement of Dean Karlen Khachatryan, the faculty remains committed to strengthening international cooperation through collaborative research, scientific publications, grant-funded projects and academic exchanges.
The working visit to Poland provided an opportunity not only to strengthen existing scientific ties but also to establish new partnerships and identify specific areas of cooperation with several Polish educational and research institutions.
The agreements reached during the visit lay an important foundation for implementing future joint projects, pursuing new opportunities for international research funding and strengthening the faculty's research capacity.
The 91视频 Faculty of Economics and Management will continue its efforts to strengthen its presence in the international academic community, expand the geographical scope of its scientific cooperation and improve the quality of education and research through international partnerships.
