From left: Dr Chong, Dr Chong Siou Wei, Dr Yapp, Prof Goi, Prof Cheong, Prof Ewe, Prof Chuah, Prof Peng, Lin, Su, Wei, Xiao, and Zhang
UTAR and Huizhou University (HZU) officially inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Sungai Long Campus on 10 November 2017.
The MoU will see UTAR and HZU exploring a wide range of prospective collaborations such as staff and student exchange, research projects as well as study tour and training programmes.
On behalf of HZU were its President Prof Dr Peng Yonghong, International Affairs Department Director Lin Hong, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering Dean Wei Xiaohui, School of Chinese Literature and Communication Dean Xiao Xiangming, International Affairs Department Deputy Section Chief Zhang Guochen, and Oversea Students Communication Association of Yangjiang Vice President Su Nianjun.
Welcoming the guests were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, Division of Community and International Networking Director Prof Dr Cheng Ming Yu, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dean Prof Ir Dr Goi Bok Min, Institute of Chinese Studies Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, Division of Programme Promotion Director Lee Choy Fong, Faculty of Creative Industries Deputy Dean Dr Aloysius Yapp, and Faculty of Accountancy and Management Deputy Dean Dr Chong Shyue Chuan.
Prof Chuah introduced the 15-year-old university to the guests from HZU and said, “The University has actively participated in various activities such as academic exchanges and collaborations with international partners to further promote our international network.” He also suggested, “We offer exchange students to UTAR to join our short-term English programmes as well as community projects. These activities allow the students to learn more about the local culture besides the academic.”
Prof Peng said, “Staff and student exchange programmes are good channels to promote international partnership. We are happy to be here to explore the collaborative opportunities with UTAR in various aspects. With the signing of this MoU, we look forward to active collaborations in the near future and close partnership between UTAR and HZU.”
Prof Chuah and Prof Peng exchanging souvenir after the MoU signing ceremony
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