Past visits to CUHK
Past visits
The Office of Academic Links (OAL) received 27 visiting delegations between 1 July and 12 October 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 international linkage activities that have taken place at CUHK, such as delegation visits, seminars or talks, conferences, symposiums, and workshops. CUHK departments and staff may find such information useful when exploring own partnership opportunities. In order for OAL to maintain an up-to-date record, CUHK departments and staff are invited to provide details of any visit or linkage activity by filling in the Record Form for International Linkages Activities.
| Date & Name of Institution | Delegate(s) & Purpose(s) of Visit |
| 3 Jul
Association for Asian Studies, USA |
Delegate(s)
Dr. Krisna Uk, Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors: Development & Strategic Initiatives Purpose(s) of visit To discuss the hosting of the 2020 AAS-in-Asia Conference |
| 10 Jul
University of South Carolina, USA |
Delegate(s)
Ms. Chrissie Faupel, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising, Study Abroad Office Purpose(s) of visit To review current partnership |
| 12 Jul
National University of Singapore, Singapore |
Delegate(s)
A delegation of 24 students accompanied by two senior lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering Purpose(s) of visit Study tour |
| 13 Jul
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands |
Delegate(s)
A group of 15 engineering students accompanied by Prof. Peter Wieringa, Vice-Rector & Academic Dean, Honours Programme Purpose(s) of visit Study tour |
| 14 Jul
University of Liverpool, UK |
Delegate(s)
Prof. Anthony Hollander, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Impact Purpose(s) of visit To discuss collaboration opportunities |
| 16 Jul
Ulster University, UK |
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Yi Feng, Regional Manager for East Asia, Global Recruitment & Engagement Purpose(s) of visit To learn more about CUHK and explore student exchange opportunities |
| 19 Jul
British Consulate-General Hong Kong |
Delegate(s)
Ms. Sophia Ip, Education Sector Lead, Department for International Trade Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy visit |
| 2 Aug
Aston University, UK |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To explore potential medical research collaboration |
| 2 Aug
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, India |
Delegate(s)
Mr. Anshul Bagai, Director, Sports Science Department, Academy of Sports Sciences Research & Management Purpose(s) of visit To learn more about CUHK’s Department of Sports Science and Physical Education |
| 3 Aug
Syracuse University, USA |
Delegate(s)
Dr. Erika Wilkens, Assistant Provost & Executive Director, Syracuse Abroad Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy visit |
| 6 Aug
The University of Newcastle, Australia |
Delegate(s)
Laureate Professor Nicholas J. Talley, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Research Purpose(s) of visit To discuss opportunities for collaborative research and student and faculty mobility |
| 17 Aug
Kansai University, Japan |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy visit |
| 3 Sep
The University of Manchester, UK |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy visit |
| 3 Sep
Stanford University, USA |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy meeting |
| 5 Sep
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To introduce the new Director of MWL Centre to CUHK and review ongoing collaborations in regenerative medicine |
| 6 Sep
National University of Singapore, Singapore |
Delegate(s)
Prof. Thang Leng, Deputy Director, Centre for Family & Population Research, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Purpose(s) of visit To learn more about the Institute of Ageing and the Jockey Club Community eHealth Care Project, and to explore collaboration opportunities |
| 7 Sep
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To exchange the latest developments of WUN and CUHK, and share about WUN’s upcoming plans |
| 7 Sep
King’s College London, UK |
Delegate(s)
A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Tayyeh Shah, Deputy Vice President (Global Business Development) Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities with the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK |
| 19 Sep 2018
University of Exeter, UK |
Delegate(s)
Dr. Kyriaki Noussia, Senior Lecturer, Exeter’s Law School Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities in environmental law and policy research |
| 24 Sep 2018
University of Liverpool, UK |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities in regenerative medicine and robotics |
| 28 Sep 2018
The University of Sydney, Australia |
Delegate(s)
Prof. Luigi Tomba, Director, China Studies Centre Purpose(s) of visit To follow up on the discussion on collaborations in planetary health and urbanisation |
| 2 Oct 2018
The University of Manchester, UK |
Delegate(s)
Prof. Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research Purpose(s) of visit To learn more about CUHK and discuss the research links between the two universities |
| 2-5 Oct 2018
Stanford University, USA |
Delegate(s)
A 6-member delegation led by Dr. Harry Elam, Senior Vice Provost for Education & Freeman-Thornton Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Purpose(s) of visit To sign an Agreement for the hosting of Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) at CUHK and to discuss related operational matters |
| 3 Oct 2018
Consulate General of India in Hong Kong |
Delegate(s)
A 4-member delegation led by Mr. Puneet Agrawal, Consul General Purpose(s) of visit To meet with the newly-admitted Indian students studying at CUHK |
| 5 Oct 2018
University of Saskatchewan, Canada |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities |
| 8 Oct 2018
Technical University of Munich, Germany |
Delegate(s)
Prof. Juliane Winkelmann, Senior Vice President (International Alliances & Alumni) Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities |
| 9 Oct 2018
Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit Courtesy meeting |
| 11 Oct 2018
University of Exeter, UK |
Delegate(s)
Purpose(s) of visit To explore collaboration opportunities in policy research |
To learn more about the past visits, please visit the website.
Prof. Peter Wieringa (front row, 4th left), Vice-Rector and Academic Dean of the Honours Programme, Delft University of Technology and a group of 15 engineering students from the Honours Programme are warmly welcomed by Prof. Wong Suk-ying (front row, 4th right), Associate Vice-President, CUHK.
Prof. Dame Nancy Rothwell (3rd left), President and Vice-Chancellor and Ms. Kate White (2nd right), Director of Development and Alumni Relations, The University of Manchester pay a courtesy visit to CUHK.