Vice President of University of Technology Sydney visits SCBC to discuss the “2+2 Bachelor’s Program”
On the morning of April 27, Iain Watt, vice president of University of Technology Sydney (UTS), led a delegation to visit SCBC and was received by Vice President Wang Mingyu at the International Conference Hall. The two sides exchanged views on co-offering the “2+2 Bachelor’s Program” (in Finance and International Economics and Trade) and explored space and mode of cooperation for majors other than Business-related ones.
At the meeting, the two vice presidents introduced their respective institution, faculty, ratio of international students, and strengths in the various disciplines. The cooperation, which dates back to 10 years ago, has achieved substantial results in student training, with nearly 100 students from SCBC studying at University of Technology Sydney with the “2+2 Bachelor's Program”. The University of Technology Sydney is committed to integrating technology in teaching and learning, and South China Business College upholds the education principle of “foreign language major + specialty” and “non-foreign-language majors+ foreign language”. Thus both sides agreed that they will continue to broaden and deepen cooperation based on their respective strengths, and work to create collaborative programs in more disciplines, such as game development, digital media technology, international journalism and communication.
In the discussion, the two sides exchanged opinions on collaborative majors, joint training approach, scientific research cooperation, and collaborative training of post-graduates. After the meeting, the vice presidents exchanged gifts and then a group photo was taken for the moment.
President of University of Roehampton visits SCBC to discuss collaboration in undergraduate education
On the afternoon of April 28, Jean-Noël Ezingeard, president of the University of Roehampton, led a delegation to visit SCBC and was received by Executive President Wang Hua, Vice President Lai Zhili, and head of the Center for International Cooperation and Exchange at the International Conference Hall.
The two sides signed a memorandum of cooperation after discussions on collaborative training, summer school programs and reciprocal visits of research scholars. SCBC hopes to carry out more in-depth and practical cooperation with the University of Roehampton.
SCBC will train post-graduates with Chongqing Three Gorges University
On the afternoon of April 28, South China Business College signed a framework agreement with Chongqing Three Gorges University to establish a joint research and training base for collaborative post-graduate programs that encompass the disciplines of computer science and technology, electronic information, artificial intelligence, network security, applied mathematics, and statistics.
Professor Xiong Jiang, dean of the College of Mathematics and Statistics (Three Gorges School of Big Data), Professor Feng Yuming, dean of the College of Computer Science and Engineering (Three Gorges School of Artificial Intelligence), and Vice President He Aibing of SCBC attended the signing ceremony.
Vice President He Aibing gave a welcoming speech. He hoped the base can be used as a bridge to strengthen the multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides and promote high-quality development. Given SCBC’s geographical advantages, he believed that the cooperation could be a window for Chongqing Three Gorges University to learn more about the prospects of the Greater Bay Area and an opportunity to turn the base into a cradle for high-level professionals in support of the development of the Greater Bay Area.
Feng Yuming gave an introduction to Chongqing Three Gorges University and the Three Gorges School of Artificial Intelligence. After more than a decade of development, the Three Gorges School of Artificial Intelligence is now the largest college in the university in terms of student population. It has triumphed in computer gaming competitions for 10 consecutive times. He hoped that the the cooperation could reinforce mutual development, giving into full play both sides’ complementary advantages.
According to the agreement, the cooperation covers various aspects: both sides will be sending a certain number of graduate students or instructors to each other's base for short-term academic exchanges, academic research, joint project application and implementation, and cultural experiences every year; a mechanism for sharing faculty resources and curriculum resources will be established to promote teachers' growth in teaching and other abilities; both sides will bring into play their advantageous resources and experience to help the other in major disciplinary development; the two sides will work together in giving scientific research lectures, holding brand academic forums, forming academic research teams, co-authoring scientific research papers, developing scientific research projects, and commercializing scientific research results.
Prof. Li Tiecheng on TV interview to advise the Canton Fair on ways to new breakthroughs
On April 23, Prof. Li Tiecheng from the School of Management, who is also head of the research team of integrated innovation for convention and exhibition, was invited by Guangdong Economics, Science and Education Channel's program “Financial Viewpoints to share his views on how the Canton Fair achieves high quality development.
It is reported that the 133rd Canton Fair, the first held after China reopened, is the largest offline trade fair, hitting a record high in terms of exhibition area and the number of exhibitors. Many exhibitors who showcased high-quality products to visiting businessmen from home and abroad received more orders than expected. According to Professor Li in the interview, this year's Canton Fair is particularly attracting to businesses because of the unprecedented scale, the openness to both overseas and domestic buyers, and the hunger of enterprises after the reopen. He believed that the vitality of the Canton Fair lies in its ability to keep up with the times and develop through innovation.
As foreign demand declines, enterprises are competing for less orders in overseas markets. Therefore, the Canton Fair saw a decline of overseas buyers. To break such a predicament, Professor Li advised that the Canton Fair should attach greater importance and work to improve four relationships. First, the relationship between the supply side and the demand side. When the demand for booths exceeds supply, it should come up with an effective way to balance the relationship between large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. Second, the relationship between scale and quality. While a focus on the scale is important, it should also take a differentiation strategy to create boutique or brand exhibition zones. Third, the relationship between imports and exports. It should consider whether the surge in the number of domestic buyers would affect the purchasing experience of foreign buyers and take measures accordingly. Fourth, the relationship between online exhibition and offline exhibition. It should take advantage of online exhibition to improve customer royalty and turnover rate. He said that the most important thing for the Canton Fair to continue quality development is to reform and innovate so that it can become more high-tech and provide better services.