“This collaboration will include the development of joint projects and initiatives, the exchange of best practices, and the exploration of other areas of mutual interest in education and scientific research,” emphasized the Rector of SEEU, Acad. Prof. Dr. Abdylmenaf Bexheti.
The official signing ceremony was held on 1 July 2025 at SEEU’s Tetovo campus, during the first visit of Ms. Kathy Harvey – Associate Dean for Global Networks and Innovation at Saïd Business School. The MoU was signed by SEEU Rector--Acad. Prof. Dr. Abdylmenaf Bexheti, and Prof. Hyrije Abazi-Alili --Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Also present at the meeting were the appointed Rector, Prof. Dr. Sadudin Ibraimi, and the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and Research, Prof. Dr. Besa Arifi.
During her visit to SEEU, Ms. Harvey engaged in a full agenda of activities, including meetings with university leadership, students, and academic staff.
In the lecture held with students, Ms. Harvey shared experiences and insights on the latest trends in global business education, the role of innovation, and the fostering of entrepreneurship in the modern era. The lecture was followed by an interactive Q&A session, enabling a direct and inspiring dialogue with participants.
We would like to thank Ms. Kathy Harvey, Dr. Jonathan Reynolds, Prof. Hyrije Abazi, and Prof. Besa Arifi for their commitment in making this cooperation possible. A special acknowledgment goes to Ms. Selvie Shaqiri for her role in the professional negotiations that led to this agreement.
This partnership marks an important step in the continued internationalization of SEEU and the expansion of cooperation with one of the world’s most renowned business schools – Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This partnership marks an important step in the continued internationalization of SEEU and the expansion of cooperation with one of the world’s most renowned business schools – Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
