From November 26 to December 3, 2024, a delegation from our school, led by Han Fang, Deputy Secretary of Party Committee and President of the school, along with Wu Xing, Vice Dean of the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, and Li Lu, Office Director of the School of International Education, visited Malaysia and Singapore for an eight-day exchange. The delegation conducted visits to Taylor’s University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) Malaysia, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Singapore, Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore, and Schneider Electric (Singapore).
The first stop was Taylor’s University Malaysia, where President Barry Winn, Dean of the International Education School Deng Huijun, and faculty leaders from various departments warmly received the delegation. Both institutions engaged in in-depth discussions on international education initiatives and reached a consensus on collaboration. They agreed to jointly offer a 3+2 international undergraduate program in tourism management while also advancing credit transfer agreements for engineering programs to expand overseas study opportunities for students. Additionally, they explored short-term faculty and student exchange programs and further education opportunities for teachers, aiming to enhance collaboration and broaden global engagement.
The delegation then visited APU Malaysia, where they were warmly welcomed by President Ho Chin Kwong and other representatives. Both sides discussed the feasibility of jointly establishing training bases for new energy vehicle maintenance and data center management. A plaque unveiling ceremony was also held to mark the official launch of the establishment of the “Kuala Lumpur Overseas College,” a collaborative initiative between Shanghai College of Science and Technology and APU.
Upon arriving in Singapore, the delegation first visited ITE, where they toured various laboratories and training facilities, gaining insights into ITE’s practical and theoretical teaching model. They then proceeded to Nanyang Polytechnic to exchange ideas on teaching experiences and research achievements in fields such as biomedical science and artificial intelligence. During discussions with both institutions, key topics included student exchange programs, faculty training, and joint research projects, leading to multiple cooperation agreements, culminating in the signing of multiple cooperation agreements to strengthen future collaboration.
The delegation also visited Schneider Electric (Singapore), where they were warmly received by Ravi, Global President for Sustainability at Schneider Electric, and Ge Wen from the Energy Management Division. The discussions focused on three initiatives: establishing a Schneider Global Apprentice Training Base, launching the second phase of the Schneider Green and Low-Carbon Technology Application Center, and developing a Schneider Course Research and Development Center. Schneider Electric has been collaborating with our school since 2021, supporting the establishment of our Green and Low-Carbon Technology Application Center. Both parties expressed their commitment to deepening collaboration through a systematic and comprehensive approach, expanding cooperation opportunities, and enhancing mutual benefits to achieve shared growth and success.
This visit has not only strengthened mutual understanding and trust between our school and key educational and corporate partners in Malaysia and Singapore but has also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation. Moving forward, our school will continue to uphold its commitment to internationalization, further expanding global partnerships, and enhancing educational excellence to cultivate innovative talents with a global mindset. Additionally, we will actively explore new pathways for international vocational education, contributing to global educational development while supporting China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
