Visit by Yichun University

Delegates from Yichun University with UTAR staff

Delegates from Yichun University located in China’s Jiangxi Province visited Sungai Long Campus on 9 August 2016 to explore collaborative opportunities and promote mutual understanding.

The delegates from Yichun University were President Prof Xiao Huayin, College of Chemistry and Bio-engineering Dean Guo Mengping, Teacher Training and Development Center Director Chen Deqing, College of Continuing Education Deputy Dean Weng Difang, and Office of International Cooperation and Exchange Deputy Director Sheng Xiangwei. They were accompanied by UTAR Offshore Office (China) Director Liu Rong.

The delegates were welcomed by UTAR Vice-President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, Division of Community and International Networking and Institute of Management and Leadership Development Director Prof Cheng Ming Yu, Faculty of Accountancy and Management Dean Dr Sia Bee Chuan, Institute of Chinese Studies Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, and Division of Programme Promotion Director Lee Choy Fong.

Yichun University’s delegates discussing possible collaboration with UTAR representatives

Prof Xiao said, “Yichun University is located at Yichun City, which has acquired the honour of ‘National Model City for Greening’ in China. Yichun University is dedicated to fostering high quality and creative graduates with applied training and interdisciplinary exposure. Besides that, Yichun University also maintains good relationships with several universities internationally. The main purpose of our visit is to gain knowledge on UTAR and to understand the development and integration of the Malaysian higher education sector. Likewise, we wish to build a partnership with UTAR and at the same time provide a better educational environment to students by expanding opportunities for exchange programmes, credit recognition, and double degree programmes.”

Prof Lee expressed his warmest welcome and gratitude to the visitors and looked forward to more possible collaborations with Yichun University in the future.  He said, “UTAR provides a number of courses that cover several fields of study, and for students from China the Institute of Chinese Studies should be their first choice. I hope that future collaborations with Yichun University will achieve a win-win situation and bring many benefits to the students.”

Prof Lee (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Prof Xiao

Prof Lee receiving a souvenir from Prof Xiao



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