MoU exchange with Beijing Jiaotong University

From left: Wang, Dr Chong, Prof Gao, Prof Goi, Prof Jing, Prof Ewe, Prof Chen, Prof Cheng, Dr Sia, Lim, Dr Lim, Lyu and Dr Ma

UTAR cordially welcomed delegates from Beijing Jiaotong University to the UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 12 January 2017. The purpose of the visit was to exchange MoU documents which were already signed in advance and promote mutual understanding between both institutions.

The delegates from Beijing Jiaotong University were Vice President Prof Dr Chen Feng, School of Civil Engineering Vice Dean Prof Dr Gao Liang, Office of Research Director Prof Dr Jing Tao, Office of International Affairs Deputy Director Lyu Chao, and National Rail Traffic Technical Education and Service Center Deputy Director Wang Gang.

Welcoming them were UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Division of Community and International Networking Prof Dr Cheng Ming Yu, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dean Prof Ir Dr Goi Bok Min, Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) Dean Dr Sia Bee Chuan, Institute of Chinese Studies Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, Centre for Extension Education Director Lim Guat Yen, Faculty of Creative Industries Department of Mass Communication Head Dr Lim Chai Lee, and FAM Lecturer Dr Ma Guoxin.

Beijing Jiaotong University delegates discussing possible collaborations with UTAR representatives

The meeting commenced with a presentation of the UTAR corporate video and Prof Ewe’s welcoming address. Prof Ewe expressed his warmest welcome and gratitude to the visitors and looked forward to closer collaboration with Beijing Jiaotong University in future. He said, “UTAR will actively develop any possible collaboration with Beijing Jiaotong University as soon as possible to benefit more students. We just recently received sponsorship from the Malaysian Association in the People’s Republic of China (MAPROC) to facilitate our students in exchange programmes, internships and study tours to China. I believe today’s MoU with Beijing Jiaotong University will enable our students to gain more exposure to new knowledge, broaden their global perspectives and learn from international peers.”

Prof Chen remarked, “Beijing Jiaotong University visits foreign institutions every year and I am glad to say that today’s visit is the first visit for us in 2017. This will be a fruitful visit because we exchange our MoU documents today which is a step towards bringing more benefits to both universities’ students. Beijing Jiaotong University is an old university in China and there are huge numbers of our graduates supporting the transport industry in China. I hope we are able to exploit the strengths of each university to develop the best possible collaboration for our students.”

The MoU exchange ceremony wrapped up with an exchange of souvenirs and a group photo session.

Prof Ewe (left) and Prof Chen exchanging the MoU documents

Exchange of souvenirs