Welcome ceremony for HBPU-UTAR International Collaborative Study Project students

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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