Visit by Sichuan Province education department

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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