University of Strathclyde and HKUST(GZ) pledge to cooperate
The University of Strathclyde and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), or known as HKUST(GZ) have reached consensus to further explore cooperation in student and faculty exchange, joint degree programs and entrepreneurship and innovation on Tuesday.
Such intentions are expressed by Professor Sir Jim McDonald GBE, principal and vice-chancellor of The University of Strathclyde during a visit to HKUST(GZ), that was described as "impressive and beautiful" by the Scottish guests.
Leading a delegation visiting China, Professor McDonald was echoed by HKUST(GZ) President Professor Lionel M. Ni. Both of them have delivered kick-off speeches at the meeting of senior leadership teams from both universities.
In his speech that combined Scottish culture observation and serious talks about internationalization strategy and cross-disciplinary academic structure, Professor Ni said this visit will pave way for collaboration discussion in student and faculty exchange, joint research in sustainability, low-altitude economy and smart engineering and manufacturing.
Professor McDonald said the two institutions "shared the same DNA", while sharing Strathclyde's experience about how universities can be the engine of entrepreneurship and industry innovation.
Both institutions care about making an impact in society and industry, laying foundation for collaborations in knowledge transfer, Professor McDonald added.
Professor Ni said he expected concrete cooperation measures to come out as HKUST(GZ) will also send a delegation to Scotland in December on a reciprocal visit to Strathclyde.
For years, Strathclyde has been a known name to HKUST, with frequent professor-level cooperation.
As one of the key witnesses and pioneers in such cooperation, Professor Wei Shyy, the former president of HKUST who now serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board at HKUST(GZ)'s Low Altitude Systems and Economy Research Institute, received a medal from Professor McDonald for his contribution to the bilateral friendship.
Ahead of their stop-over in Guangzhou, the visiting group spent a half day in Hong Kong's Clear Water Bay, the home to HKUST.
Metaverse-powered bicycle riding, robotic drawing machine, a drone-show and lab visits gave an immersive experience at a modern and tech-advanced campus tour to the Scottish group.
