GlobaLinks March 2025

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
6 Jan
University of East Anglia, UK		 Participant(s)

Prof. Tamas Dalmay, Head of School, School of Biological Sciences

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
13 Jan
Hanyang University (Seoul Campus), Korea		 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Sangwook Roh, Assistant Manager, Office of International Affairs
  • Ms. Emma Lim, Assistant Manager, Office of International Affairs

Purpose(s) of meeting
To update the latest development
14 Jan
University of Glasgow, UK		 Participant(s)

A group of 3 representatives led by Ms. Rachel Sandion, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) & Vice-Principal (External Relations)

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss collaboration opportunities
16-17 Jan
University of California, San Diego, US		 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Dr. William C. Mobley, Distinguished Professor of Neurology

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss collaboration in dementia/brain ageing research
22 Jan
Akita International University, Japan		 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Yoshinori Sakamoto, Head, Division of Research Support
  • Mr. Travis Senzaki, International Collaboration Officer

Purpose(s) of meeting
To review the student exchange partnership
23 Jan
Tohoku University, Japan		 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Takeshi Koizuka, Chief of User Service Section, Information Service Division, Main Library
Purpose(s) of meeting
To exchange updates and discuss best practices
13 Feb
Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research & Higher Education		 Participant(s)

  • Dr. Andreas Göthenberg, Executive Director
  • Dr. Erik Forsberg, Representative in China & APAC

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss ways to strengthen collaboration between Sweden and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
27 Feb
The University of Manchester, UK		 Participant(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Duncan Ivison, President & Vice-Chancellor

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
28 Feb
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand		 Participant(s)

A 5-member delegation led by Prof. Pranut Potiyaraj, Dean, Faculty of Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
3 Mar
Association of Pacific Rim Universities		 Participant(s)

Prof. Thomas Schneider, Chief Executive

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
3 Mar
University of Bath, UK		 Participant(s)

Prof. Duncan Craig, Dean, Faculty of Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
5 Mar
Cardiff University, UK		 Participant(s)

Prof. Wen Jiang, Dean for International – China

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities
5 Mar
Universities UK International, UK		 Participant(s)

Mr. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK and discuss ways to deepen the University’s engagements in the UK
5 Mar
Turkish Consulate General in Hong Kong		 Participant(s)

  • Mr. Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General
  • Mr. Ugur Ozturk, Consul

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit
10 Mar
University of Glasgow, UK		 Participant(s)

Dr. Frederic Surre, Programme Director, Glasgow College, UESTC Chengdu

Purpose(s) of meeting
To discuss collaboration in joint summer school
17 Mar
Association of Commonwealth Universities		 Participant(s)

  • Prof. Colin Riordan, Secretary General & CEO
  • Mr. Aditya Malkani, Regional Director, Membership Asia Pacific

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy meeting
20-21 Mar
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)		 Participant(s)

  • Prof. Peter Lennie, Executive Director
  • Dr. Joy Lin, Programme Manager

Purpose(s) of meeting
To review CUHK’s engagements in WUN and discuss the planning for the AGM in May
21 Mar
University of Technology Sydney, Australia		 Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Leo Mian Liu, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Global Partnerships

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn more about CUHK and discuss student mobility programmes

 

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

 

Prof. Duncan Craig, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Bath, visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.

Prof. Duncan Craig (2nd right), Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Bath, visits CUHK to explore collaboration opportunities.

 

Record 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.