The Ambassador of Ireland Paid a Visit to Medical University – Varna

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ireland to Bulgaria, H.E. Catherine Bannon, visited Medical University – Varna. New opportunities for partnership with the medical universities in Ireland, both under the Erasmus+ programme and through bilateral agreements, were on the agenda during the official meeting with the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Raykov, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs – Prof. Dr. Albena Kerekovska, the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation – Prof. Dr. Mario Milkov, and the Head of International Cooperation Department – Assoc. Prof. Aneta Dokova. During the discussion, it was highlighted that Irish citizens have a sustained interest in MU-Varna. Currently, approximately 150 students from Ireland are being educated at the University, and the number of new admissions has doubled compared to last year. Following the meeting, H. E. Catherine Bannon visited the University Library and the MU-Vi.tv studio.