GlobaLinks Dec 2019

Past visits to CUHK

Past visits

The Office of Academic Links (OAL) received 15 visiting delegations between 26 September and 18 December 2019. 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
11 Oct

National Institute of Oriental Languages & Civilizations (INALCO), France

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Jean-Francois Huchet, President, INALCO accompanied by Mr. Alexandre Giorgini, Consul General of France in HK & Macau

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

14 Oct

Consulate General of India, Hong Kong

Delegate(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Mrs. Priyanka Chauhan, Consul General

Purpose(s) of visit

To meet with the newly-admitted Indian students at CUHK

14 Oct

Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Ms. Jikke Verheij, Head of Central Marketing

Purpose(s) of visit
To exchange latest developments and explore collaboration opportunities

18 Oct

United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Delegate(s)

Dr. Khaled Amiri, Head, Department of Biology & Director, Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

25 Oct

University of Notre Dame, US

Delegate(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Dr. Thomas G. Burish, Charles & Jill Fischer Provost

Purpose(s) of visit

To exchange latest developments and explore collaboration opportunities

28 Oct

The University of Western Australia, Australia

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Tayyeb Shah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships)
  • Prof. LIU Yinong, Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences

Purpose(s) of visit

To exchange latest developments and explore collaboration opportunities

29 Oct

The University of Chicago, US

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Robert J. Zimmer, President
  • Mr. Mark Barnekow, Executive Director, Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex & The University of Chicago Francis & Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

6 Nov

University of Bristol, UK

Delegate(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Ms. Beverley Orr-Ewing, Deputy Director International & Head of Global Opportunities, International Office

Purpose(s) of visit

To exchange the latest developments and discuss teaching and research collaboration opportunities

21 Nov

King’s College London, UK

Delegate(s)

  • Prof. Sir Lawry Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies, Department of War Studies, School of Security Studies
  • Ms. Chang Gao Lung, Senior Development Manager, Asia, Fundraising & Supporter Development

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities in social science and policy work

3 Dec

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Delegate(s)

Dr. Jörgen Sjöberg, Director of International Affairs

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

3 Dec

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), US & Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Gene D. Block, Chancellor, UCLA
  • Prof. Cindy Fan, Vice Provost for International Studies & Global Engagement, UCLA
  • Dr. Christopher Tremewan, Secretary General, APRU
  • Mr. Sherman Cheng, Director (Administration & Finance), APRU

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

5 Dec

The University of Manchester, UK

Delegate(s)

  • Prof. Alessandro Schiesaro, Head, School of Arts, Languages & Culture
  • Ms. Karen Wang, Deputy Director, Confucius Institute

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities in arts and humanities

11 Dec

Malaysian Higher Education Delegation, Malaysia, Malaysia

Delegate(s)

An 8-member delegation comprising leadership of Southern University College, New Era University College & Han Chiang University College of Communication accompanied by Prof. NYAW Mee Kau, former Chair Professor of Organization and Management at CUHK & honorary advisor to the delegation

Purpose(s) of visit

Study tour

16 Dec

The University of Chicago, US

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Bala Srinivasan, Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation & Strategy, Chief International Officer & Deputy Provost
  • Mr. Mark Barnekow, Executive Director, UChicago HK

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

16 Dec

University of Tsukuba, Japan

Delegate(s)

Prof. Maki Eguchi, Exchange Coordinator, International Exchange Support Division, Global Commons

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership

To learn more about the past visits, please visit the website.

Prof. Rocky S. Tuan welcomes Dr. Bala Srinivasan (right), Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation & Strategy, Chief International Officer & Deputy Provost of the University of Chicago.

Prof. Rocky S. Tuan welcomes Dr. Bala Srinivasan (right), Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation & Strategy, Chief International Officer & Deputy Provost of the University of Chicago.

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Jean-Francois Huchet, President, National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (3rd right) visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Jean-Francois Huchet (3rd right), President, National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.

A delegation comprising leadership of Southern University College, New Era University College and Han Chiang University College of Communication visits CUHK to exchange experiences.

A delegation comprising leadership of Southern University College, New Era University College and Han Chiang University College of Communication visits CUHK to exchange experiences.