The Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana has held a strategic meeting with a visiting delegation from the University of Haifa, Israel, to explore opportunities for academic collaboration, research partnerships and student and faculty exchange.

The meeting took place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, ahead of a public lecture delivered by Professor Yaniv Reingewertz, Head of the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Haifa's School of Political Sciences. The engagement provided an opportunity for the leadership and faculty of the Department of Political Science to discuss avenues for strengthening institutional relations with their counterparts at the University of Haifa.

Exploring Areas of Collaboration

Discussions focused on establishing formal channels of academic cooperation between the two institutions. Key areas identified for further exploration included scholarship opportunities for students, collaborative research initiatives, and exchange programmes for students and faculty members.

The proposed collaboration offers opportunities to strengthen academic exchange, promote comparative research and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise in political science, public administration, public policy and related disciplines.

Participants also considered the potential for sustained engagement between the two institutions to support research development, postgraduate training and broader international academic cooperation.

Strengthening International Academic Engagement

The meeting reflects the Department of Political Science's commitment to expanding international academic networks and creating opportunities for its students and faculty to engage with scholars and institutions beyond Ghana.

Collaboration with international universities can facilitate knowledge exchange, encourage comparative perspectives on governance and public policy, and create opportunities for joint research addressing contemporary political and institutional challenges.

The Department looks forward to further engagement with the University of Haifa to explore the proposed areas of cooperation and determine appropriate pathways for translating discussions into practical academic initiatives.

Photo Gallery: The leadership and faculty of the Department of Political Science meet with the visiting delegation from the University of Haifa to discuss opportunities for academic collaboration