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SNU and Sapienza University of Rome Discuss Cooperation in Aerospace Engineering and Space Technology

Jaamacadda Ummadda iyo Sapienza University of Rome oo Ka Wada Hadlay Iskaashi Dhinacyada Aerospace Engineering iyo Teknoolojiyadda Hawada Sare

Rome, Italy – 11 May 2026:- A delegation from Somali National University (SNU), on an official visit to Italy, held a strategic meeting with officials and experts of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome.

The meeting focused on strengthening academic and research cooperation between the two universities, with particular discussion of the development of aerospace engineering, space technology and the use of satellite data to support the country’s development.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation relating to:

The development of academic and research programmes in aerospace engineering.

The exchange of knowledge and experience between lecturers and researchers of the two universities.

Making use of satellite data that can support planning, natural resource management and environmental studies.

Building the capacity of Somali students and researchers in modern technology and innovation.

The Somali National University delegation expressed the University’s commitment to taking advantage of international cooperation opportunities in order to raise the quality of higher education, research and the development of knowledge based on modern technology.

This meeting is part of SNU’s efforts to expand its relations with international universities and research centres, in order to strengthen the country’s academic capacity and create new educational and research opportunities for Somali students and scholars.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).