Benguet State University warmly welcomed delegates from Wrocลaw University of Science and Technology on August 3, 2026, for a weeklong academic engagement under the NAWA PROM Programme of Poland.
The delegation was led by Dr. Eng. Paweล Sokoลowski, accompanied by PhD candidates Adam Sajbura and Michaล Tympalski, together with Eng. Marvin T. Valentin. The delegates participated in the University’s Flag Raising Ceremony before proceeding to a courtesy visit with University President Kenneth A. Laruan. They were welcomed by President Laruan, Vice President for Academic Affairs Janet P. Pablo, International Relations Office Director Rex John G. Bawang, College of Engineering Dean Alvin C. Dulay, and Department Head of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Erickson N. Dominguez.
During the courtesy visit, representatives from both institutions introduced their respective universities and discussed the activities lined up throughout the delegates’ stay. The meeting also provided an opportunity to explore potential areas for future collaboration in research, academic exchange, and other international initiatives.
Following the courtesy visit, the delegates, together with CIS faculty member Naycer Jeremy G. Tulas and College of Engineering faculty members Erickson N. Dominguez, Fabie Dumapi, and Sheila Marie Donguiz, toured several of the University’s research facilities. They first visited the Research and Extension Building, where they met with Vice President for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres to discuss possible collaborations in research, academic initiatives, and scholarly publications.
The tour continued at the BSU Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center (ATBI/IC), the Food Science Research and Innovation Center (FSRIC), and the Northern Philippines Rootcrops Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC), where the delegates learned about the University’s food processing technologies, business incubation initiatives, and root crop research and production programs.
In the afternoon, the International Relations Office hosted a cultural welcome program at the IRO Function Hall. The delegates were treated to performances by the KONTAD Cultural Dance Troupe and the BSU Rondalla, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Cordillera and the Philippines.
Throughout the week, the delegates will participate in a series of academic engagements, including public lectures, research proposal development workshops, and collaborative discussions with BSU faculty members and students. Their visit is made possible through the NAWA PROM Programme of Poland, which supports short-term international academic mobility and fosters collaboration among higher education institutions.
The engagement also reflects BSU’s continuing commitment to strengthening international partnerships, advancing research and innovation, and promoting global academic engagement.
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