A welcome ceremony was held online for China students
under the Hubei Polytechnic University (HBPU) - Universiti Tunku Abdul
Rahman (UTAR) International Collaborative Study Project on 8 September 2023.
Besides giving the international students a warm welcome, the ceremony was
also held to introduce them to the programmes offered by UTAR.
HBPU representatives who were present at the ceremony
were Vice President of HBPU Liu Xiuhai, Hubei Institute of Technology School
of Continuing Education Secretary of the General Party Branch Ms Li Li,
Hubei Institute of Technology staff and 45 HBPU students.
Representing UTAR at the ceremony were UTAR President
Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Vice President for Internationalisation and
Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology (FICT) Dean Prof Ts Dr Liew Soung Yue, Institute of
Chinese Studies (ICS) Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, Faculty of Business
and Finance (FBF) Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial
Training Dr Kuah Yoke Chin, Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) Deputy Dean
for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Assoc Prof Thinavan
Periyayya, M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS)
Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Assoc Prof Dr
Leong Pooi Pooi.
Prof Dato’ Ewe delivering his speech
Prof Dato’ Ewe said in his speech, “I am delighted to
attend this welcome ceremony, held for the students of the Hubei University
of Technology and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman International Joint Talent
Development Programme, which is taking place at the Hubei University of
Technology today. On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, I would like
to extend a warm welcome to all the students participating in this
international joint talent development programme. I also want to offer my
best wishes for the exciting university journey that lies ahead for each of
you, whether you are studying at Hubei University of Technology or will be
joining us at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia. May your university
years be fulfilling and truly remarkable. The (2+2) international joint
talent training project jointly launched by UTAR and Hubei Institute of
Technology is a key cooperation project after our two universities signed a
memorandum of understanding in July. I am grateful to see that the two
universities have begun to implement specific cooperation matters in a short
period of time. Therefore, we would like to thank the relevant personnel of
the two schools for their active coordination and cooperation to enable the
project to be successfully launched and operated.”
HBPU Vice President Liu said, “Academician
workstations, national-level patent navigation service bases,
provincial-level graduate workstations, outstanding young and middle-aged
scientific and technological innovation teams, postdoctoral innovation
practice bases, key laboratories, and university humanities and social
sciences key research bases will form a community of excellence in talent
cultivation. In the next two years, you will grow here, bringing new hope to
the university. The university will always be the stage for your dreams,
accompanying you on your journey.”
HBPU staff and students at their
campus
Ms Li Li said, “Hubei University of Technology places
great importance on international education. In recent years, we have
established academic exchanges and partnerships with more than 20
universities and research institutions from different countries and regions.
These collaborations encompass student exchanges, faculty visits, and
research cooperation. Hubei University of Technology attaches great
importance to its partnership with UTAR. We have formed dedicated teams to
facilitate project approval and implementation. Various departments, such as
the Academic Affairs Office, Student Affairs Office, and Admissions Office,
have spared no effort in providing the best resources for the programme. It
is through the collective efforts of all involved parties that we were able
to start enrolling students in July this year, and we are thrilled to
welcome all the new students present here today.”
UTAR representatives from various faculties were also
present at the event to share details about their respective faculties with
HBPU students. Dr Liew introduced FICT and talked about the programmes
offered by the faculty, including its curriculum development, industry
recruitment initiatives, as well as postgraduate programmes. Meanwhile, Dr
Chong outlined the structure of the ICS programme by providing details about
its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and discussed the career
development paths available to students after graduation.
On another note, Dr Kuah provided an overview of the
FBF programmes, including insights into its structural organisation,
available courses, professional accreditations, and collaborations with
other universities. Additionally, Mr Thinavan presented information about
the FCI, discussing its structure, programme offerings, and noteworthy
achievements. Finally, Dr Leong explained the academic programmes offered by
MK FMHS, and shared the educational objectives, and organisational structure
of the MK FMHS.
Dr Liew (left) and Dr Chong (right)
introducing FICT and ICS respectively
Dr Kuah (left) and Mr Thinavan
(right) introducing FBF and FCI
Dr Leong introducing MK FMHS
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