International partnership
- Prof. Rocky Tuan joins higher education experts at THE Asia Universities Summit 2018
- Prof. Rocky Tuan receives first international visitor from the University of Sydney
- CUHK and University of Cambridge launch joint laboratory for bilingualism
- CUHK breaks into top 10 in THE Asia University Rankings
- University leaders review energy choice on environment at WUSTL Forum for Greater China
- New efforts to promote CUHK on a global scale
- Indian professor brings expertise in humanitarian law to CUHK
Network
Student exchange
- Nostalgic for the old days: Exchange students visit CUHK after 20 years
- Student gains overseas research experience through PhD student mobility scheme
- Knowledge and cultural exchange with Tokyo secondary school students
- Adding beats to the summer ahead
- Incoming exchange students explore the green in Hong Kong
Call for application
New exchange agreements
Past visits to CUHK
Upcoming events and incoming
visits
A delegation led by Prof. Ramon Saldivar (2nd left, front row), T. Robert & Katherine States Burke Family Director of the Bing Overseas Studies Program, Stanford University, visits CUHK to discuss Stanford’s Bing Overseas Studies Program.
CUHK warmly welcomes an 9-member delegation from Thonburi Healthcare Group in Thailand and Country Garden Holdings in China.
Past visits to CUHK
Past visits
- The Office of Academic Links (OAL) received 41 visiting delegations between 19 December 2017 and 19 March 2018. The delegations learnt about CUHK’s teaching and research priorities and explored opportunities for collaboration with CUHK representatives.
Survey on incoming visitors
- OAL maintains a database of incoming delegation visits and exchange agreements with non-local institutions. You may find such information useful when exploring partnership opportunities with non-local institutions. In order to help us keep an up-to-date record of international linkage activities, we encourage you to provide us with details of any visit or exchange activity by filling in the ‘Record Form for International Delegation Visits’.
Please return the completed form to us either by fax (2603 5402) or email (oal@cuhk.edu.hk). For more information, please visit the website.
11-12 Jan
University of Exeter, UK
Delegate(s)
Prof. Michael Depledge, Chair of the Advisory Board, European Centre for Environment & Human Health
Purpose(s) of visit
To exchange latest developments of the planned CUHK-Exeter Joint Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Resilience
24 Jan
Hanyang University, South Korea
Delegate(s)
Dr. Ki-Jeong Lee, Vice President for International Affairs
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
25 Jan
Sciences Po, France
26 Jan
Lille Catholic University, France
26 Jan
Singapore Management University, Singapore
Delegate(s)
- Mr. Johnie Goh, Senior Assistant Director, Global Student Programmes
- Ms. Joyce Tay, Manager, Global Student Programmes
Purpose(s) of visit
To review current partnership
30 Jan
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Delegate(s)
- Dr. Stephen A. Zurcher, Dean of Asian Studies Program, Center for International Education
- Dr. Katsunori Kotani, Dean of Academic Affairs, College of International Professional Development
Purpose(s) of visit
To discuss partnership matters
2 Feb
Mejiro University, Japan
Delegate(s)
A 5-member delegation comprising one professor and four students
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn more about the education system in Hong Kong
7 Feb
Thonburi Healthcare Group, Thailand and Country Garden Holdings, China
9 Feb
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Israel
9 Feb
University of Sussex, UK
Delegate(s)
- Prof. Stephen Shute, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
- Ms. Leina Shi, Head of Global Engagement
Purpose(s) of visit
To review current partnership and explore collaboration opportunities
13 Feb
Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, UK
Delegate(s)
A 6-member delegation led by The Rt Hon David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland
Purpose(s) of visit
To promote links between Scottish universities and universities in Hong Kong
28 Feb
University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), The Netherlands
Delegate(s)
Prof. Rene Castelein, Ambassador for CUHK & Head, Department of Orthopedics
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about the current collaborations between UMCU and CUHK in neuroscience, global health, and immunobiology
1 Mar
Association of Pacific Rim Universities
5 Mar
International Information Technology University, Kazakhstan
6 Mar
University of Exeter, UK
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Mark Goodwin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)
Purpose(s) of visit
To discuss the setting up of the CUHK-Exeter Joint Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Resilience
8 Mar
Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda, Consul-General of Japan
Purpose(s) of visit
To discuss collaboration with Japanese universities in tourism and hospitality programmes
13 Mar
University of Oxford, UK
Delegate(s)
- Dame Lynne Brindley, Master, Pembroke College
- Mr. Andrew Seton, Strategic Development Director, Pembroke College
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
16 Mar
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Datuk Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahim Hashim, Vice-Chancellor
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore opportunities for academic and research collaborations
Date and Name of Institution
Delegate(s) and Purpose(s) of Visit
8 Jan
The University of Sydney (USyd), Australia
21 Dec
Monash University, Australia
15 Jan
Worldwide Universities Network
16-18 Jan
Stanford University (Stanford), US
24 Jan
Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
25 Jan
Koc University, Turkey
25 Jan
Soegijapranata Catholic University, Indonesia
26 Jan
Maastricht University, The Netherlands
26 Jan
University of Leeds, UK
30 Jan
The University of Western Australia, Australia
5 Feb
Consulate-General of Singapore in Hong Kong & Macao SAR
7 Feb
King’s College London, UK
7 Feb
Nobel Media AB, Sweden
9 Feb
ESADE Business School, Spain
9 Feb
The University of Sheffield, UK
6 Mar
The University of Queensland, Australia
7 Mar
Turkish Consulate General in Hong Kong
12 Mar
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
15 Mar
Sino-British Fellowship Trust, UK
28 Feb
Karolinska Institute, Sweden
28 Feb
University of Bristol, UK
1 Mar
University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
12 Feb
The University of Manchester, UK
Delegate(s)
Dr. Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor & Principal
Purpose(s) of visit
To sign a MOU for the CUHK-USyd Collaboration Fund
Delegate(s)
Ms. Mariella Smids, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Enterprise Office
Purpose(s) of visit
To exchange experiences in developing industry partnerships and eco-systems
Delegate(s)
Prof. John Hearn, Executive Director
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
- Prof. Ramon Saldivar, T. Robert & Katherine States Burke Family Director, Bing Overseas Studies Program
- Ms. Irene Kennedy, Executive Director, Bing Overseas Studies Program & Associate Vice Provost, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Purpose(s) of visit
To further discuss the possibility of having CUHK to host Stanford’s Bing Overseas Studies Program
Delegate(s)
- Dr. LAI Siang Hui, Associate Professor & Senior Consultant, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital
- Mr. Chris Lee, Recruitment Admissions & Financial Office, Duke-NUS Medical School
Purpose(s) of visit
To introduce Duke-NUS Medical School and promote its programmes
Delegate(s)
Mrs. Burcu Sarsilmaz Cosan, Director, Office of International Programs
Purpose(s) of visit
To discuss partnership matters
Delegate(s)
Mr. Pierre Delbosc, master’s student
Purpose(s) of visit
To conduct an interview for his master thesis on the internationalisation of higher education in Hong Kong
Delegate(s)
A 39-member delegation comprising three lecturers and 36 students
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about the School of Chinese Medicine at CUHK
Delegate(s)
- Ms. Laura Nieto, International Relations Coordinator, Estice International Business School
- Mr. Adrián Altafaj Álvarez, International Relations Coordinator, Estice International Business School
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Mrs. Lyan Ploumen, Director, International Relations Office, School of Business & Economics
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
- Mrs. Karen Innis, Director of Marketing
- Ms. Julia Wang, Head of Market Development (East Asia), International Office
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about and share best practice in public relations and general marketing strategies
Delegate(s)
Ms. Milly Ingate, Partnerships and Agreements Manager
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Ms. FOO Teow Lee, Consul-General
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Mr. Ian Fielding, Deputy Director Summer Programmes
Purpose(s) of visit
To conduct an information session on summer programmes
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Mattias Fyrenius, Chief Executive Officer
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about CUHK’s research landscape
Delegate(s)
An 8-member delegation led by Dr. Boon Vanasin, Founder & Chairman, Thonburi Healthcare Group, Thailand and Country Garden Holdings, China
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore potential academic-private collaboration
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Ayelet Ben Ezer, Vice President for Student Affairs & Administration
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about CUHK’s student affairs and application of digital/IT technologies on teaching and campus development
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Ayelet Ben Ezer, Vice President for Student Affairs & Administration
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore collaboration opportunities
Delegate(s)
A 4-member delegation led by Sir Keith Burnett, President & Vice-Chancellor
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Dr. Christopher Tremewan, Secretary General
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
- Prof. Damir Shynybekov, Rector
- Spouse of Prof. Shynybekov
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore collaboration opportunities and learn about the University’s campus design
Delegate(s)
A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Peter Høj, Vice-Chancellor & President
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore collaboration opportunities
Delegate(s)
- Mr. Korhan Kemik, Consul General
- Mr. Emrah Öcalan, Vice Consul
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
A 7-member delegation led by Prof. HUYNH Thanh Dat, President
Purpose(s) of visit
To learn about the University’s campus development and IT infrastructure
Delegate(s)
Ms. Debbie Haine, Secretary
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
- Prof. Maria Masucci, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs
- Dr. Katarina Drakenberg, International Coordinator, China, Faculty Office & External Relations
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Ms. Lauren Baker, Global Opportunities Officer, International Office
Purpose(s) of visit
Courtesy visit
Delegate(s)
Prof. Rene Castelein, Ambassador for CUHK & Head, Department of Orthopedics
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore areas for further collaboration, including translational medicine
Delegate(s)
- Prof. Clive Agnew, Vice President for Teaching, Learning & Students
- Mr. Richard Cotton, Director of Student Recruitment & Outreach
Purpose(s) of visit
To explore collaboration opportunities
To learn more about the past visits, please visit the website.
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