Manmohan Technical University, School of Engineering recently hosted a distinguished delegation from Institution of Distance Learning, Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT), Germany, to mark the commencement of their collaboration under the ERASMUS+ Blended Idea Project.

The event, held at the university’s periphery in Budhiganga – 4, Morang, was aimed at strengthening academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. The ERASMUS+ Blended Idea Project, which focuses on fostering innovation and academic exchange, will enable both institutions to collaborate on a variety of educational and technological initiatives, enhancing the student and faculty experience through joint research, workshops, and mobility programs.

The visit commenced with a formal welcome from Prof. Dr. Prachand Man Pradhan, Dean of Schol of Engineering, Manmohan Technical University, who expressed excitement over the partnership and highlighted the importance of international collaboration in advancing education and research. “This partnership is a significant step towards enhancing the educational standards of our institution and providing our teachers and staff with global exposure. We are thrilled to have our esteemed partners from BHT with us,” Professor remarked.

The delegation from BHT, led by Dr. Sandra Brautigam,Study Program Coordinator , thanked Manmohan Technical University for their warm hospitality and expressed their eagerness to contribute to the success of the project. Dr. Benjamin Hoene, another representative from BHT added, “We are excited about the potential of this partnership to create new opportunities for knowledge exchange, joint research, and shared learning experiences. Together, we will achieve great things.”

The event featured a series of discussions on the goals of the ERASMUS+ Programme Capacity Building Project in the field of Higher Education (CBHE) entitled ‘Blended Learning Environments for Nepal’s Dynamic Energy Development using an Interactive Distance Education Approach’. Blended Idea Project Key topics included digital learning tools, blended education, and fostering innovation in engineering disciplines. Both teams agreed on the importance of creating a seamless collaboration that will benefit students, faculty, and the academic communities of both institutions.

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The guest partners also had meeting with Dr. Dil Nath Fuel, the registrar of the University. The visit concluded with a networking session, allowing faculty members, staffs, and visiting partners to interact and explore avenues for further collaboration. Manmohan Technical University looks forward to the successful execution of the ERASMUS+ Blended Idea Project, with plans for continued cooperation with BHT in the coming years.