Higher education institutions from Shandong province visit UTAR

Representatives from 21 higher education institutions in the Shandong Province paid a visit to UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 25 April 2024. They were accompanied by representatives from the Malaysian Han Culture Centre and Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd.

Present were Malaysian Han Culture Centre President Dato’ Goh Hin San, UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min and UTAR staff, in addition to principals, vice principals, and representatives from the  higher education institutions in Shandong Province.

Prof Dato’ Ewe delivering his speech

Prof Dato’ Ewe said, “In this era of globalisation, academic and education have gradually become internationalised, and strengthening international exchanges and cooperation has become an inevitable trend in the development of universities. Our university has a profound relationship with Shandong, and many exchanges and cooperation have made us have an indissoluble bond. This visit is an important opportunity for us to deepen cooperation and seek common development. We look forward to conducting more extensive exchanges with Shandong universities in academic, cultural and other fields in the future to jointly promote the development of education.”

Dato’ Goh delivering his speech

Dato’ Goh expressed the care and expectations of educators for students based on his personal experience, and shared his deep feelings for Shandong’s regional culture, as well as his expectations for future cooperation with Shandong universities. In addition, he also told the distinguished guests from Shandong about the history of UTAR and its importance to the Chinese community, and hoped that UTAR and higher education institutions in Shandong Province could carry out more cooperation in the fields of science and technology, and education.

Dr Lai introducing UTAR

After the opening ceremony, Office of International Affairs (OIA) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn introduced UTAR in detail to the guests. Subsequently, the parties engaged in a productive exchange, discussing topics such as student and staff exchanges, academic cooperation and joint research projects.

The higher education institutions that participated in this exchange meeting were Shandong Normal University, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao University, Shandong Jianzhu University, Qufu Normal University, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy Of Medical Sciences), Heze College, Dongfang College, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Shandong Xiehe University, Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies, Binzhou Polytechnic, Jinan Vocational College, Linyi Vocational College, Zaozhuang Vocational College, Shandong College of Electronic Technology, Shandong Vocational Institute of Fashion Technology, Jinan Engineering Polytechnic, Heze Home Economics College, Rizhao Marine Engineering Vocational College and Weifang Engineering Vocational College.

The parties exchanging ideas and insights

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) exchanging souvenirs with visitors