The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU)
and student exchange agreement (SEA) between UTAR and Hainan University,
China (HNU) was held on 25 November 2023 at UTAR Sungai Long Campus. The
objectives of the MoU were to initiate joint international collaborative
research projects and talent training programmes, facilitate academic
development exchange, and initiate joint seminars, conferences, workshops
and so on.
Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) and Mr Fu
The representatives from HNU were the Chairman of the
University Council Mr Fu Xuanguo, Vice President (Academic) and Fellow of
the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada,
and the Academia European Prof Dr Laurence T. Yang, Deputy Director of
Office of International Cooperation and Exchange Dr Liu Liang, Director of
Office of Alumni Relations and Advancement Mr Lin Shidao, Dean of School of
Marine Science and Technology Prof Dr Shen Yijun and Dean of School of
Tropical Agriculture and Forestry Prof Dr Miao Weiguo.
Present on behalf of UTAR were UTAR President Ir Prof
Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Dean of Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) Assoc
Prof Dr Au Yong Hui Nee, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
(LKC FES) Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Assoc Prof Ir Dr
Ling Lloyd, Director of Division of Community and International Networking
(DCInterNet) Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn and DCInterNet Senior Assistant
Manager Ms Liu Dan. Joining via Microsoft Teams were Dean of Faculty of
Information and Communication Technology (FICT) Prof Ts Dr Liew Soung Yue
and Dean of Faculty of Science Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng.
Prof Dato’ Ewe giving a speech
Prof Dato’ Ewe said, “This memorandum of
understanding and student exchange agreement are the result of our
cooperation over the past few years. It is also a new starting point for our
future development. We will take this opportunity to further strengthen our
cooperation. We will continue to work together to learn from each other and
share resources to provide students with a richer and more comprehensive
educational experience. At the same time, we will also jointly explore new
academic fields and promote the development of research to better serve
society and promote relations between Malaysia and China.”
Mr Fu giving a speech
Mr Fu said, “The memorandum of understanding and
agreement signed today marks a historic milestone and takes the relationship
between our two universities to an unprecedented level. This important
moment paves the way for extensive discussions on future developments,
promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two universities. We hope to
explore new areas and enable new areas of collaboration that will not only
benefit our academic community but also contribute to the advancement of
knowledge. I sincerely hope that our bond will continue to deepen and
consolidate through fruitful cooperation in the coming years.”
Following the signing ceremony, a comprehensive
discussion, covering key areas of collaboration, took place. Topics of
discussion included student and teacher exchange, particularly in Southeast
Asian tropical studies, as well as, scholar exchange and short-term visits.
The conversation extended to cooperation between the Faculty of Science and
Information Technology, emphasising joint research initiatives in
environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and new energy sources.
From left: Ms Liu Dan, Dr Ling, Dr
Lai, Dr Au Yong, Prof Dato’ Ewe, Mr Fu, Prof Laurence Yang, Prof Miao, Prof
Shen, Dr Liu and Mr Lin
Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) and Mr Fu
exchanging souvenirs
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