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Past visits to CUHK

Past visits

The Office of Academic Links (OAL) received 20 visiting delegations between 15 June and 25 September 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
17 Jun

Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen, President

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

19 Jun

University of Birmingham, UK

Delegate(s)

Ms. Claire Belkadi, Head of Study Abroad

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

24 Jun

University of Toronto, Canada

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Chi Chung Hui, Senior Advisor on International Partnerships to the Chair, Department of Molecular Genetics
  • Dr. Howard Lipshitz, Senior Advisor on International Partnerships to the Chair, Department of Molecular Genetics

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss collaboration in joint PhD supervision

27 Jun

University College London (UCL), UK

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Victor Chu, Chair of Council
  • Prof. Tariq Enver, Director, UCL Cancer Institute

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy meeting

28 Jun

Davao del Norte State College, Philippines

Delegate(s)

A 6-member delegation led by Dr. Marilou D. Junsay, Dean, Institute of Management, Governance & Continuing Studies

Purpose(s) of visit

A study tour to learn more about CUHK’s agricultural biotechnology research and the related establishments

4 Jul

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Stefan Lauterbach, Director, International Office

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme and discuss collaboration opportunities

4 Jul

The University of Queensland, Australia

Delegate(s)

An 8-member delegation led by Prof. Peter Høj, Vice-Chancellor & President

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss collaboration opportunities, and the planning of an exploratory workshop in the near future

4 Jul

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Ramon Azevedo, Director of Investments, Fundepar
  • Mr. Martin Gomez Ravetti, Director of Research, Fundepar

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn about CUHK’s knowledge transfer and commercialisation endeavours

8 Jul

Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau

Delegate(s)

Ms. Yasmin Chafra, Academic Officer/Head of Campus France – Hong Kong Office

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn about CUHK’s student exchange partnerships in France and services provided by OAL

10 Jul

Consulate General of India, Hong Kong

Delegate(s)

  • Mrs. Priyanka Chauhan, Consul General of India
  • Mr. Ajith John Joshua, Consul (Commerce, Political & Media)

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

10 Jul

University of California Education Abroad Program, USA

Delegate(s)

  • Ms. Michelle Cobb, Program Director for Asia & Oceania
  • Ms. May Pothongsunun, International Programs Specialist (Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam)

Purpose(s) of visit

To meet with UCEAP students attending the summer programmes at CUHK and learn more about the university campus and facilities

15 Jul

Satya Wacana Christian University (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana), Indonesia

Delegate(s)

Dr. Neil Semuel Rupidara, Rector/President

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

16 Jul

United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by H.E. Prof. Mohamed Albaili, Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about CUHK and explore collaboration opportunities

16 Jul

The University of Manchester, UK

Delegate(s)

Mr. Jon Price, Head of Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore research collaboration opportunities

17 Jul

King’s College London, UK

Delegate(s)

Prof. Reza Razavi, Vice President & Vice Principal (Research)

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss research collaboration opportunities

24 Jul

Free University of Berlin, Germany

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Dominik Weihrauch, Lecturer, Institute of Chinese Studies

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn about the teaching of Chinese language to international students at CUHK

5 Aug

Seoul National University, South Korea

Delegate(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Park Se-Woong, Dean of Information System & Technology, Information Planning Department

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn about CUHK’s IT infrastructure and services

9 Aug

Ewha Woman University (Ewha), South Korea

Delegate(s)

Prof. Bongjin Kim, Vice President, Office of International Affairs

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss the faculty-led programme at Ewha’s International Summer College

25 Aug

University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Delegate(s)

A 6-member delegation led by Dr. Gene Block, Chancellor

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy meeting

6 Sep

Nanzan University, Japan

Delegate(s)

Mr. Takamasa Yamada, Specially Appointed Instructor, Center for International Affairs

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about CUHK, the International Summer School, and student exchange matters

 

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

A delegation led by H.E. Prof. Mohamed Albaili (2nd right), Vice-Chancellor, United Arab Emirates University, visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.

A delegation led by H.E. Prof. Mohamed Albaili (2nd right), Vice-Chancellor, United Arab Emirates University, visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.