A delegation, led by Nikolay Sysoev, Dean of the Faculty of Physics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), was hosted by the University to create a structure through which concrete collaborative initiatives could be launched.
The visit followed an initial exploratory visit by Prof. Sysoev and a reciprocating visit to MSU by a delegation led by former University rector Juanito Camilleri.
Lomonosov MSU counts numerous Nobel Laureates and foremost historical and contemporary academics within its annals. It is the top university in the Russian Federation and enjoys the highest national support and international recognition. The MSU delegation conducted various meetings with members from the Faculties of Science, ICT, and Engineering and also with members from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation.
The delegation was shown around the various research facilities and introduced to activities being held by the University.
An agreement was reached for both universities to nominate members for a working group specifically tasked with articulating and managing joint research projects and any related commercialisation initiatives.