Prof Ewe (Front row, fourth from left) and Zhou
(Front row, fourth from right) with delegates from EDSP and UTAR
Delegates from the Education Department of
Sichuan Province (EDSP) visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 19 April 2016.
The visit aimed to build rapport between UTAR and EDSP as well as with
Sichuanese higher learning institutions in order to promote mutual
understanding and explore common grounds for future collaborations.
Representing the EDSP were its Associate Counsel
Zhou Xuefeng, Office of International Exchanges and Cooperation Consultant
Tan Jun, Sichuan Centre for Educational Technology Editorial Office Head Wan
Shan, and Sichuan Education News Agency Editor Yu Xiaogang.
The visiting group also consisted of delegates
from 16 universities and colleges from Sichuan Province, namely Sichuan
University, Southwest Jiaotong University, Sichuan Normal University,
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University,
Xihua University, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Southwest
Medical University, North Sichuan Medical College, Leshan Normal University,
Sichuan Tourism University, China West Normal University, Mianyang Normal
University, Chengdu Textile College, Sichuan College of Architectural
Technology, and Leshan Vocational and Technical College.
The visitors were welcomed by UTAR’s
Vice-President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr
Ewe Hong Tat, accompanied by our Institute of Management and Leadership
Development Director Prof Cheng Ming Yu, Offshore Office (China) Director
Helen Liu, and representatives from faculties, institutes, and
administrative departments.
Prof Ewe said, “The 16 universities and colleges
comprise reputable higher learning institutions in the province, each with
unique features in academic disciplines such as medical sciences,
architecture, technology, linguistics, and vocational training. There are a
multitude of prospects that we can further explore with the 16 potential
collaborative partners.”
Referencing the fact that Leshan Normal
University is UTAR’s MoU partner, Prof Ewe added, “We hope to strengthen
this amicable partnership with the university through more projects and
academic exchanges for a strong and sustainable relationship.”
Impressed by UTAR’s rapid growth in mere 14 years
since its inception, Zhou said that the university has a rising reputation
as a cradle of talents at both national and international levels. “In view
of boosting quality education, this meeting is an initial stage in
facilitating more successful educational ventures through joint efforts.”
Zhou proposed that “It could be achieved through
inter-varsity, multiple level networking in all fields of study such as
education, environment, health sciences, and technology, catering to the
needs and challenges of modern development.”
From left: Tan, Zhou, Prof Ewe, and Prof Cheng at
the meeting
Prof Ewe (right) presenting souvenirs to Zhou
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