A delegation of Hong Kong Baptist University's (HKBU) overseas educational cooperation partners visited UIC on 14 December 2024. The visit was organised by HKBU International Office, UIC International Development Office and HKBU Liaison Office, aiming to strengthen ties and explore future partnerships with the institutions and promote the advancement of higher education in the Greater Bay Area, thereby leveraging this opportunity for mutual growth and understanding.
The delegation comprised nine institutions, including Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Masaryk University, MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Temple University, Trinity College Dublin, the University of San Francisco, the University of Warsaw and Zagreb School of Economics and Management.
UIC senior management attended the welcome ceremony, including UIC President Prof Chen Zhi, UIC Associate Vice President (Student Development) Prof Stella Cho, and UIC's Assistant to President and Deputy Registrar and Chief Strategic Development Officer Ms Ashura Lam.
The morning begins with a lively welcome ceremony at Zhonghe Square, where a dragon and lion dance performance by UIC's students warmly welcomes the guests.
A networking session was held, where Prof Cho welcomed the delegation and shared insights on the developments of UIC in the GBA, and Ms Lam shared her thoughts on the importance of the growing HKBU-UIC engagement and international collaboration.
UIC Associate Vice President (Student Development) Prof Stella Cho
UIC's Assistant to President and Deputy Registrar and Chief Strategic Development Officer Ms Ashura Lam
Director of HKBU International Office Ms Yvonne Lee pointed out that the Extended Study Programme has successfully enhanced collaboration between HKBU and UIC. UIC Director of the International Development Office Dr Katharina Yu took the opportunity to introduce UIC to the delegation. The session ended with a discussion, fostering conversations about potential collaborations and new opportunities.
UIC Director of the International Development Office Dr Katharina Yu (left) and Director of HKBU International Office Ms Yvonne Lee (right)
The guests then participated in activities on Chinese calligraphy and Guqin facilitated by UIC students, experiencing traditional Chinese culture and UIC's whole-person education.
The guests experience traditional Chinese culture at UIC with students.
Following the activities was a sharing session with UIC students, presenting the guests an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from the Extended Study Programme students and international interns of the programmes, experiences, and opportunities UIC offers.
After lunch, the delegation was invited to a campus tour of UIC's second-phase campus, where they were able to see the modern facilities of the residence halls.
The facilities ensure a comfortable and convenient living experience for the students.
The day concluded with a tour of Zhuhai City, including visits to the Zhuhai Planning Exhibition Hall and the Zhuhai Grand Theatre. These visits offered an insight into the city's dynamic development and cultural vibrancy, which gave the delegation a broader picture of UIC's geopolitical location.
The delegation tour around Zhuhai.
The visit by the HKBU partners not only offered a platform for exchanging ideas but also underscored UIC's dedication to fostering new global connections and creating a diverse academic and cultural environment.
From IDO and MPRO
Photos provided by IDO
Editor: Cecilia Yu
