A group of delegates from Yangzhou University (YZU) visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 7 May 2019. Visiting on behalf of YZU were its College of Medicine Administrative Dean Liu Peijian, College of Nursing Administrative Dean Xu Lei, College for Overseas Education Vice Director Gao Min, Affiliated Hospital Department of Education Director Hu Yi and College for Overseas Education Dean’s office Vice Section Chief Jin Shengyi.
The YZU delegates, from left: Gao, Liu, Xu, Hu and Jin
Welcoming them on behalf of UTAR were its Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Dean Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Centre for Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine Chairperson-cum-Department of Chinese Medicine Head Assoc Prof Dr Te Kian Keong, Department of Soft Skills Competency of Sungai Long Campus Head Fook Oi Yee, Department of Student Affairs of Sungai Long Campus Head Loh Nyuk Leung and FMHS lecturer Dr Wong Jun Leong.
During the discussion
The visit was a great opportunity for YZU delegates and UTAR representatives to discuss the possible collaborations in areas of mutual interest. During the meeting, Prof Ewe gave a brief introduction of the University and proposed some collaboration opportunities such as short-term mutual exchanges of staff and students, research activities and English courses. He expressed his willingness to have a closer partnership with YZU in wider areas, with more involvement from faculties and research centres in search of greater academic excellence. He believes that constant communication between the two varsities would generate more fruitful outcomes. He also suggested distance learning via the internet, making it possible for students to discuss and exchange knowledge with each other regardless of their time zone and location.
Xu, on the other hand, stated that UTAR corporate video has provided them with a deeper understanding of the University. Noting that both varsities are comprehensive universities with a dedication to achieve educational excellence, she looks forward to having a fruitful collaboration with UTAR to ultimately benefit both students and academicians.
UTAR and YZU enjoyed a close partnership since the MoU signing in 2015, which saw a number of collaborative activities such as student exchange programme and clinical posting taking place between the two universities.
Prof Ewe (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Liu
Prof Ewe receiving a token of appreciation from Liu (left)
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