GlobaLinks June 2023 (Issue 56)

Past meetings

The Office of Academic Links (OAL) coordinates meetings with overseas institutions for the purposes of strengthening ties and exploring collaboration opportunities.

 

Date & Name of Institution Participant(s) & Purpose(s) of Meeting
17 Mar
University of Notre Dame, US		 Participant(s)

  • Dr. Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization
  • Ms. Catherine Leung, Director, Hong Kong Global Center

Purpose(s) of meeting
To exchange the latest developments at both universities
21 Mar

Carnegie Mellon University, US

 Participant(s)

Dr. Martial Hebert, Dean, School of Computer Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK’s research in engineering, AI, and robotics and explore collaboration opportunities
23-24 Mar

University of Southampton, UK

 Participant(s)

A 10-member delegation led by Prof. Jonathan Dawson, Professorial Fellow in Regenerative Medicine

Purpose(s) of meeting
To participate in a workshop organised under the CUHK–University of Southampton Joint Laboratory for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
23 Mar

University of Southampton, UK

 Participant(s)

Ms. Maria K. Norton, International Advisor, Research & Innovation Services

Purpose(s) of meeting
To exchange updates and discuss engagements in the Worldwide Universities Network
24 Mar

The University of Waikato, New Zealand

 Participant(s)

Prof. Alister Jones, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
27 Mar

The University of Queensland, Australia

 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Deborah Terry AO, President & Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
To catch up on the two universities’ latest developments and discuss new initiatives
28 Mar

Tufts University, US

 Participant(s)

Dr. Vera S. Yip, Director, Tufts in Hong Kong, Tufts Global Education

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore student exchange opportunities, particular in engineering
29 Mar

The University of Manchester, UK

 Participant(s)

Prof. Nicola High, Director of Education, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss the new Bachelor-Master Study Option and meet with students of the School of Biomedical Sciences; to explore potential collaboration in biomedical science and life sciences
11 Apr

Foundation of France, France

 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Frédéric Théret, Marketing & Development Director
  • Miss Anabella Sosa Cuevas, International & Regional Coordination Officer

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore ways to strengthen collaboration between Hong Kong universities and French institutions and organisations
13 Apr

University of Liverpool, UK

 Participant(s)

Prof. Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
24 Apr

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

 Participant(s)

  • Dr. Yihong Qiu, Associate Professor, Centre for Teaching & Learning Development
  • Ms. Liang Guo, Deputy Director, International Affairs Division

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about the Future17 Programme
25 Apr

Elsevier

 Participant(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Dr. Anders Karlsson, Vice President of Global Strategic Networks

Purpose(s) of meeting
To share insights around the Association of Pacific Rim Universities
25 Apr

Etugen University, Mongolia

 Participant(s)

A 7-member delegation led by Mr. Nyamzagd Idersaihan, Vice Dean of Education Affairs

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK
26 Apr

National Humanities Center (NHC), US

 Participant(s)

Dr. Robert D. Newman, President & Director

Purpose(s) of meeting
To review partnership for the NHC Residential Fellowship Programme
26 Apr

UN Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)

 Participant(s)

Ms. Tiziana Bonapace, Director, Information & Communications Technology & Disaster Risk Reduction Division

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
27 Apr

Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore

 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Matthew Lee, Director, SMU International Office
  • Ms. Nora Wu, Manager, SMU International Office

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities and discuss the CUHK-SMU Global Forum on Computational Social Science
28 Apr

University College London, UK

 Participant(s)

Prof. John O’Regan, Vice-Dean (International), UCL Institute of Education

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
5 May

School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK

 Participant(s)

  • Prof. Adam Habib, Director
  • Ms. Shona Aitken, Head of Advancement

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
5 May

Georgetown University, US

 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Thomas Banchoff, Vice-President for Global Engagement

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
17 May

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Netherlands

 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Mr. Gerbert Kunst, Director, International Policy Department

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK, particularly its collaborations with Dutch institutions
24 May

Council for Advancement & Support of Education

 Participant(s)

  • Ms. Sue Cunningham, President & CEO
  • Ms. Heather Hamilton, Executive Director for Asia-Pacific region

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss institutional advancement endeavours
1-2 Jun

University of Exeter, UKK Research & Innovation, China

 Participant(s)

A 13-member delegation led by Prof. Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive

Purpose(s) of meeting
To renew ties and explore new initiatives
5 Jun

Macquarie University, Australia

 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Rorden Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
7 Jun

UK Research & Innovation, China

 Participant(s)

Mr. Daniel Brooker, Director

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about Hong Kong’s research and innovation ecosystem

 

Dr. Michael Pippenger, Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization, University of Notre Dame, visits CUHK to exchange latest developments at both universities.

Dr. Michael Pippenger (2nd left), Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization, University of Notre Dame, visits CUHK to exchange latest developments at both universities.

The CUHK–University of Southampton Joint Laboratory for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine organises a joint workshop.

The CUHK–University of Southampton Joint Laboratory for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine organises a joint workshop.

CUHK warmly welcomes Prof. Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool.

CUHK warmly welcomes Prof. Tim Jones (right), Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool.

Prof. Adam Habib, Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, visits CUHK to explore collaboration.

Prof. Adam Habib (right), Director, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, visits CUHK to explore collaboration.

 

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

 

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 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.