MEPhI University and Dunayváros University (Hungary) signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Continued Cooperation on November 21 at the Atomexpo exhibition.

MEPhI Rector Vladimir Shevchenko (second from right), Dunajváros University Rector Istvan Andras (center), MEPhI Vice-Rector Dmitry Savkin (far right)

The parties confirmed their mutual interest in cooperation in personnel training and education in the field of the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Universities intend to promote academic mobility of both their teachers and students, conduct joint research and prepare scientific publications.

It is also planned to create a student business incubator, which is designed to help form a community of professionals with complex system management skills. In addition, such a business incubator will be a tool for promoting innovation at nuclear industry enterprises.

On behalf of MEPhI, the Rector of the University Vladimir Shevchenko signed the Memorandum, on behalf of the University of Dunajváros - Rector Istvan Andras.