Past visits to CUHK

 

Past visits

  • The Office of Academic Links (OAL) received 47 visiting delegations between 20 March and 3 July 2018. 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 incoming delegation visits and exchange agreements with non-local institutions. You may find such information useful when exploring partnership opportunities with non-local institutions. In order to help us keep an up-to-date record of international linkage activities, we encourage you to provide us with details of any visit or exchange activity by filling in the ‘Record Form for International Delegation Visits’.

 

Please return the completed form to us either by fax (2603 5402) or email (oal@cuhk.edu.hk). For more information, please visit the website.

 

Date & Name of Institution

Delegate(s) & Purpose(s) of Visit

20 Mar

Tilburg University, The Netherlands

Delegate(s)

Ms. Maud Willems, Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator, International Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership and meet with exchange students

21 Mar

Northeastern University, US

 

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Garrett Margliotti, Senior Associate Director of Students & Program Development, Global Experience Office
  • Ms. Meisha Swaby, Global Experience Coordinator, Global Experience Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about CUHK’s campus and facilities and to review the exchange partnership

 

23 Mar

Stockholm University, Sweden

Delegate(s)

  • Ms. Karin Granevi, Head of International Relations
  • Ms. Mascha Schepers, International Coordinator

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To meet with exchange students

27 Mar

University of Burgundy, France

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Alex Frame, Program Coordinator, Master in Intercultural Management, Faculty of Languages & Communication
  • Dr. David Bousquet, Associate Professor, Faculty of Languages & Communication

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

28 Mar

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Delegate(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Lt Gen (R) Muhammad

Asghar, Consultant for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn about the higher education system in Hong Kong and explore collaboration opportunities

29 Mar

Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Germany

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Bernhard Goodwin, Managing Director, Department of Communication Studies & Media Research

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

3 Apr

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Delegate(s)

Mr. Morten Overgaard, Head of International Affairs, Study Programmes & Student Affairs

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership and meet with exchange students

3 Apr

University of Calgary, Canada

Delegate(s)

Ms. Colleen Packer, Director of International Learning Programs

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

4 Apr

The University of New South Wales, Australia

 

Delegate(s)

Mr. Brad Hall, Manager, Study Abroad & Exchange Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership and meet with exchange students

4 Apr

University of Rochester, US

 

Delegate(s)

Mr. Rohan Palma, Exchange Counselor & Project Coordinator

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about CUHK

6-11 Apr

Stanford University, US

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Ramon Saldivar, T. Robert & Katherine States Burke Family Director, Bing Overseas Studies Program

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss details of the Bing Overseas Studies Program to be hosted by CUHK

12 Apr

United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific

Delegate(s)

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

12 Apr

University of Exeter, UK

Delegate(s)

Prof. Gavin Shaddick, Co-Director, CUHK-Exeter Joint Centre for Environmental Sustainability & Resilience (ENSURE)

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To familiarise with the ENSURE team at CUHK

13 Apr

New Haven Delegation, US

 

Delegate(s)

A 23-member delegation led by Ms. Toni N. Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven, Connecticut

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To learn more about CUHK

18 Apr

Waseda University, Japan

Delegate(s)

Prof. Norimasa Morita, Vice President for International Affairs

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss partnership matters

19 Apr

University of Cologne, Germany

Delegate(s)

Ms. Diana Hehle, International Communications Manager, Faculty of Management, Economics & Social Sciences

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

19 Apr

University of Westminster, UK

Delegate(s)

Prof. Stephen Brookhouse, Interim Dean, Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership

20 Apr

University of Westminster, UK

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Alexandra Hughes, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement)

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

23 Apr

U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau

 

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Kurt W. Tong, Consul General
  • Mrs. Darragh Paradiso, Consul (Public Affairs)

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy meeting

27 Apr

George Mason University, US

Delegate(s)

Dr. Brian Gibson, Executive Director, Global Education Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss partnership matters

2 May

Cornell University, US

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Prof. Lance R. Collins, Josepoh Silbert Dean, College of Engineering

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

2 May

University of Notre Dame, US

Delegate(s)

Prof. Michael E. Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalisation

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

3 May

University of Exeter, UK

 

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Mike Robertson, Team Leader, International Development Team, Exeter Business School
  • Ms. Rita Collar, Partnerships Liaison Coordinator

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership and meet with exchange  students

7 May

The University of Manchester, UK

 

Delegate(s)

Prof. Keith Brennan, Associate Dean for Internationalisation (Teaching, Learning & Students), Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss teaching collaboration opportunities

8 May

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

 

Delegate(s)

An 8-member delegation by Prof. Wim de Villiers, Rector & Vice-Chancellor

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities and to sign an addendum for summer undergraduate exchange

8 May

The University of Sydney (USyd), Australia

Delegate(s)

Ms. Shirley Xu, Manager, International Leaders Programme, Office of Global Engagement

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss student mobility for short-term programmes

8 May

University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, Germany

Delegate(s)

A 14-member delegation comprising Prof. Sabine Rein, Vice President for Student Affairs, Teaching & Learning and 13 students

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Study tour

 

9 May

University of Oxford, UK

Delegate(s)

  • Ms. Kirsten Jellard, Director, Programmes & Networks, St Anne’s College
  • Mrs. Christine Robertson, Administrator Programmes & Networks, St Anne’s College

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss possible collaboration in St Anne’s Summer School Hong Kong 2018

10 May

German Consulate General Hong Kong

 

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. Dieter Lamlé, Consul Genera
  • Mr. Julian Kauke, Vice Consul, Culture & Press Affairs

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss possible areas of cooperation

10 May

The University of Manchester, UK

 

Delegate(s)

Prof. Stephen Flint, Associate Vice-President International

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review current research collaborations and discuss further developments

11 May

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US

Delegate(s)

Dr. Thomas M. Begley, Dean, Lally School of Management

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership

14 May

The University of Sydney (USyd), Australia

Delegate(s)

  • Mr. James Meade, Head, Innovation Hub, Enterprise & Engagement, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
  • Mrs. Danielle Godbier, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Enterprise & Engagement, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore the possibility of CUHK’s hosting of USyd’s students for a short summer programme

15 May

The University of British Columbia, Canada

Delegate(s)

  • Ms. Cheryl Dumaresq, Interim Managing Director, Vice-Provost International Office
  • Ms. Winty Cheung, Executive Director, Asia Pacific Regional Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss student mobility matters

16 May

University of South Carolina, US

Delegate(s)

Prof. Chin-Tser Huang, Global Carolina Regional Director: China & Taiwan

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

17 May

Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Jeff Nankivell, Consul General of Canada in Hong Kong & Macao

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtesy visit

17 May

National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland

 

Delegate(s)

Prof. Timothy O’Brien, Dean, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

17 May

University of Notre Dame, US

Delegate(s)

Mr. Kyle B. Sturges, Assistant Director, Study Abroad, Notre Dame International

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To review the exchange partnership

24 May

The University of Sydney (USyd), Australia

Delegate(s)

Prof. Luigi Tomba, Director, China Studies Centre

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss the CUHK-USyd Collaborative Workshop on Planetary Health & Urbanisation to be hosted by USyd in June

25 May

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Deemed to be University, India

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Rajan Saxena, Vice-Chancellor

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

25 May

University of Leeds, UK

 

 

Delegate(s)

  • Prof. Norma Martin Clement, Pro-Dean International, Faculty of Education, Social Sciences & Law
  • Ms. Julia Wang, Head of Market Development (East Asia), International Office

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

4 Jun

Koc University, Turkey

 

 

Delegate(s)

  • Ms. Zeynep Ezgi Erdem, Assistant Specialist/Exchange Programs (Outgoing), Office of International Programs
  • Ms. Sema Erdemove Sadetinova, Exchange Programs (Outgoing) & Partnerships Assistant Specialist

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To discuss partnership matters

5 Jun

University of Exeter, UK

 

Delegate(s)

A 6-member delegation led by Prof. Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To sign a MOU for ENSURE and discuss partnership matters

11 Jun

Asian University for Women, Bangladesh

Delegate(s)

  • Dr. Rosie Bateson, Dean
  • Ms. Katsuki Sakai, Managing Director

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

11 Jun

British Consul General & British Council

 

Delegate(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Mr. Jeff Streeter, Director Hong Kong, British Council

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

14 Jun

University of Westminster, UK

 

Delegate(s)

A 4-member delegation led by Prof. Alexandra Hughes, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement)

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

19 Jun

Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Delegate(s)

Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen, President

 

Purpose(s) of visit

Courtsy visit

22 Jun

Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Germany

 

 

Delegate(s)

Dr. Christiane Hille, Assistant Professor, Institute of Art History, School of Arts Sciences

 

Purpose(s) of visit

To explore collaboration opportunities

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

 

 

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