*FUOYE Hosts Transformative Symposium with Visiting Professors from TROPOS, Germany* Oye Ekiti, Nigeria - 27 February 2025 The Federal University Oye-Ekiti continues to strengthen its global academic ties as Prof. Hartmut Herrmann and Prof. Khanneh Wadinga Fomba, visiting professors from the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS), Germany, led a high-impact symposium today the 27th February, 2025 at Fasina Conference Center, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. FUOYE Newsflash: https://news.fuoye.edu.ng/fuoye-hosts-transformative-symposium-with-visiting-professors-from-tropos-germany/ The event, attended by faculty members, researchers, and students, focused on advancing scientific collaboration, research opportunities, and capacity building. Key Benefits of the Symposium for FUOYE 1. Research Collaboration The symposium laid the foundation for joint research projects between FUOYE and TROPOS, fostering knowledge exchange and innovation in atmospheric and environmental sciences. 2. Access to Relevant Equipment FUOYE researchers will benefit from access to state-of-the-art scientific equipment available at TROPOS, enhancing their research capabilities and experimental accuracy. 3. Possibility of Bench Work for Postgraduate Students The agreement opens doors for FUOYE postgraduate students to conduct bench work at TROPOS, gaining hands-on experience with advanced laboratory techniques and methodologies. 4. Link to International Funding Bodies Through this collaboration, FUOYE will have a direct link to funding bodies within TROPOS’ network, increasing opportunities for research grants and financial support for groundbreaking studies. 5. Dedicated Communication Channel for Continuous Engagement To ensure ongoing interaction, a dedicated FUOYE email address has been created, allowing researchers and students to ask relevant questions and receive expert guidance from TROPOS professors. This symposium reflects FUOYE’s commitment to academic excellence, international collaboration, and groundbreaking research, as envisioned by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina. The university remains focused on providing its students and faculty with global learning opportunities and cutting-edge research experiences. With this growing partnership, FUOYE is poised to become a leading hub for scientific research in Nigeria and beyond.