UTAR welcomes Shenzhen University for enlightening higher education talk

Seventh from left: Dr Lai, Prof Li, Prof Liu and Ms Wang

On 25 July 2024, UTAR welcomed visitors from Shenzhen University (SZU), China at its Sungai Long Campus.

The guests included Shenzhen University Faculty of Education Executive Director and Institute of Higher Education Director Prof Dr Li Jun, Division of Arts Deputy Director Prof Liu Kun, and Faculty of Education Assistant Researcher Ms Wang Bi.

As part of the visit, Prof Li delivered a talk titled “The Chinese Model of Modernization of Higher Education”. The visit also included discussions between SZU and UTAR representatives.

Prof Li's talk covered two primary topics. First, he addressed the modernisation of higher education in China over the past century. He began by sharing the renowned history of Chinese higher education, highlighting key differences between Chinese and Western systems. Prof Li then elaborated on the three stages of modernisation in Chinese higher education: material reforms that improved physical infrastructure and resources, institutional reforms that enhanced governance structures and policies, and ideological reforms that shifted educational philosophies and teaching methods.

The second part of Prof Li’s talk delved into the main models of modernisation in Chinese higher education since the country’s reform. He presented data from 2023, including the total number of universities and students in China, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of higher education in China. He also discussed the National College Entrance Examination system (高考) and its significant impact on the modernisation of higher education in China. He concluded by introducing “China’s Education Modernisation 2035” a comprehensive strategic plan launched by the China government with the aim of transforming and modernising the education system by 2035.

In a nutshell, Prof Dr Li’s speech explained the evolution and modernisation of higher education in China. He revealed how China’s long-standing and historical education system is adapting to modern requirements, aiming to enhance the quality of education and contribute to national development.

Also present at the talk were UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong (via Microsoft Teams), UTAR Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) Dean and Confucius Institute (Malaysia) Director Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) Dean Dr Pok Wei Fong, Centre for Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine Chairperson Dr Foo Chai Nien, Centre for Curriculum Development and Innovation Head Dr Ngeow Yeok Meng, Office of International Affairs (OIA) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn and UTAR staff.

The visit concluded with a souvenir exchange and a group photography session. o:p>

Prof Li delivering his talk

Discussion between UTAR and SZU

Prof Choong thanking Prof Li for the insightful talk

Dr Lai and Prof Li exchanging souvenirs


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