A high-ranking delegation from the US state of Minnesota visited Hochschule Düsseldorf – University of Applied Sciences (HSD) on Wednesday to explore possible collaborations in the fields of study, research and international exchange. The delegation is part of the official trade and science trip of Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, to Germany and Switzerland. The aim is to strengthen existing relationships and to build new partnerships in the fields of economy, technology and education. The Minnesota delegation is led by Gwen Walz, First Lady of the U.S. State, and Rachel Limón, Regional Trade Manager at the Minnesota Trade Office, and represents institutions in the fields of business, education, technology, and culture. Representatives from Minnesota State University, Mankato, St. Cloud State University and the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute are among the participants. As a partner state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Minnesota has maintained close relations with Germany for many years. The visit to HSD was another important step to deepen the academic exchange between the two regions and to prepare future partnerships in research and teaching.
