The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), represented by Alvin A. Aldea, RMT, MSMT, Dean of the School of Health and Allied Sciences, attended the 12th International Week of Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, on October 5–10, 2026.
During the international gathering, Mr. Aldea met with the President and Vice President of Parul University and the Centre for International Relations, led by Dr. Preeti Nair, to engage in discussions on international collaboration.
As part of the visit, he met with key officials of Parul University’s health programs to explore potential academic partnerships. These included Dr. Hemant Patadiya, Principal of the Parul Institute of Paramedical and Health Sciences; Dr. Rajesh Kesarla, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; and Dr. Seeta Devi Penta, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
In addition, Dean Aldea also conducted academic sessions on Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine and participated in collaborative meetings with the university’s departments, providing opportunities for academic exchange and knowledge sharing in the health sciences.
Beyond the academic engagements, he participated in cultural activities featuring traditional Indian games, festivals, dance, and music, gaining further exposure to India’s cultural traditions.
The participation reflects USLT’s continuing commitment to internationalization, academic exchange, and the development of global partnerships in health education. This engagement supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education by promoting knowledge sharing and academic collaboration, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering international cooperation between higher education institutions.
#Internationalization #SHAS #SDG4 #SDG17 #ExperienceUSLT #USLTPhilippines