GlobaLinks December 2023 (Issue 58)

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
18 Sep
Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, Thailand		 Participant(s)

A 31-member delegation led by Dr. Tachaya Wanabovorndej, Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK
18 Sep
Durham University, UK		 Participant(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Karen O’Brien, Vice Chancellor & Warden

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
18 Sep
National University of Singapore, Singapore		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Eddie Lau, Academic Director, MSc Environmental Management

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
19 Sep
Iowa State University Foundation		 Participant(s)

Ms. Karla Weilbrenner McCollum, Director of Development for International Engagement

Purpose(s) of meeting
To share student mobility programmes at CUHK
21 Sep
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Francesca Biagini, Vice President for International Affairs & Diversity

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
22 Sep
The University of Manchester, UK		 Participant(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research

Purpose(s) of meeting
To review current collaborations and discuss new initiatives
25 Sep
University of Bristol, UK		 Participant(s)

  • Prof. Elek Molnar, Faculty International Director, Faculty of Life Sciences
  • Ms. Gabrielle Osborne, International Partnerships Officer, International Office

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
26 Sep
University of St Andrews, UK		 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Tom Brown, Vice-Principal (Research, Collections & Innovation)

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
4 Oct
Worldwide Universities Network		 Participant(s)

Prof. Peter Lennie, Executive Director

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
5 Oct
Association of Pacific Rim Universities		 Participant(s)

Prof. Thomas Schneider, Chief Executive

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
11 Oct
University of Oxford, UK		 Participant(s)

Prof. Dominik Wanner, Co-Director, Worcester College Certificate Programmes

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
13 Oct
Taejae University, South Korea		 Participant(s)

Mr. D’Arcy Drachenberg, Director, International Cooperation

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
18 Oct
The University of Adelaide, Australia		 Participant(s)

Dr. Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
19 Oct
CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), France		 Participant(s)

Mr. Philippe Arnaud, Director, CNRS Office in Beijing

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
25 Oct
Consulate General of Mexico in Hong Kong		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Jesús Seade, Ambassador of Mexico to China

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
30 Oct
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 explore collaboration opportunities
31 Oct
Home Team Science & Technology Agency, Singapore		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Mr. Yeow Boon Ng, Deputy Chief Executive for Development

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
1 Nov
The University of Chicago, US		 Participant(s)

Ms. Katie Hrinyak, Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives & Strategy

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
2 Nov
University of Southern California (USC), US		 Participant(s)

  • Ms. Stefani Lee, Senior Student Services Advisor, Graduate & International Programs, USC Gould School of Law
  • Ms, Etta Wong, Director, USC Hong Kong & South China, Office of Strategic & Global Initiatives

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
1 & 3 Nov
Malaysian Higher Education Delegation		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation comprising representatives from University of Putra Malaysia, University of Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education & Education Malaysia Global Services

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK
6 Nov
University of Alberta, Canada		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Bill Flanagan, President & Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
9 Nov
University of Rochester, US		 Participant(s)

Prof. Wendi Heinzelman, Dean, Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
10 Nov
University of Glasgow, UK		 Participant(s)

Prof. Konstantinos Kontis, Dean for Global Engagement – East Asia & China (External Relations)

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
16 Nov
Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong		 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Falvio Valletta, Nutritionist of the Italian National Football Team
  • Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General

Purpose(s) of meeting
To give a lecture on ‘The Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Nutrition and Athletic Performance’
16 Nov
University of Liverpool, UK		 Participant(s)

Ms. Christine Bateman, Head of International Development

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
22 Nov
Aarhus University (AU), Denmark		 Participant(s)

Ms. Kaja N. Henneberg, Assistant International Director, International Office, AU Student Administration & Services

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
22-24 Nov
Stanford University, US		 Participant(s)

Prof. Aron Rodrigue, Burke Family Director, Bing Overseas Studies Program

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
4 Dec
University of California, Riverside, US		 Participant(s)

Dr. Huinan Liu, Professor, Department of Bioengineering

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
8 & 9 Dec
Koç University, Turkey		 Participant(s)

Dr. Metin Sitti, President

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK’s research in robotics and renew MOU for student exchange
8 Dec
University of California, San Diego, US		 Participant(s)

Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
To sign MOU for the CUHK-UCSD Joint Laboratory on Chinese Economy
9 Dec
University of Toronto, Canada		 Participant(s)

Prof. Meric Gertler, President

Purpose(s) of meeting
To sign MOU for general collaboration
9 Dec
University of Oxford, UK		 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
To renew MOU for the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC)
11 Dec
Ruhr University Bochum, Germany		 Participant(s)

Prof. Martin Paul, Rector

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK’s sustainability policy and digitalization effort
11 Dec
University of Pittsburgh, US		 Participant(s)

Dr. Ariel C. Armony, Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
12 Dec
University of Toronto, Canada		 Participant(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Joseph Wong, Vice President, International

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
12 Dec
University of Victoria, Canada		 Participant(s)

Dr. Mina Hoorfar, Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities

 

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, The University of Manchester, visits CUHK to review current collaborations and discuss new initiatives, particularly in sustainability.

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Colette Fagan (middle), Vice-President for Research, The University of Manchester, visits CUHK to review current collaborations and discuss new initiatives, particularly in sustainability.

CUHK warmly welcomes Prof. Jesús Seade, Ambassador of Mexico to China and Mr. Pablo Macedo Riba (right), Consul-General of Mexico in Hong Kong.

CUHK warmly welcomes Prof. Jesús Seade (left), Ambassador of Mexico to China and Mr. Pablo Macedo Riba (right), Consul-General of Mexico in Hong Kong.

CUHK renews partnership with the University of Alberta for the general collaboration and undergraduate student exchange agreements.

CUHK renews partnership with the University of Alberta for the general collaboration and undergraduate student exchange agreements.

 

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.