On 11 May this year Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS) hosted a delegation from the Krems University of Applied Sciences to discuss the quality management system and the progress of the strategy implementation. Discussions took place with representatives of various departments of the VUAS as well as with students. At the end of the day, the representatives appreciated the growth of the University and its importance in regional development, as well as shared their recommendations and experience stories that would enable VUAS to become an even stronger institution.