GlobaLinks March 2023 (Issue 55)

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
12 Jan
The University of Manchester, UK
Participant(s)

Mr. Richard Cotton, Head of International Development

Purpose(s) of meeting

Courtesy visit

13 Jan
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
Participant(s)

  • Mrs. Stefanie Seedig, Consul General
  • Ms. Iris Cheng, Press & Cultural Affairs Officer

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit

26 Jan
Agency for Science, Technology, & Research (A*STAR), Singapore
Participant(s)

Ms. Li Ying Tracy Loo, Deputy Director, International Awards, A*STAR Graduate Academy

Purpose(s) of meeting

To explore collaboration opportunities

30 Jan
Consulate General of Italy in HK
Participant(s)

Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit

 2 Feb
University College London, UK
Participant(s)

  • Mr. Victor Chu, Chair of the Council
  • Dr. Michael Spence, President & Provost

Purpose(s) of meeting

Courtesy meeting

7 Feb
The University of Chicago, US
Participant(s)

Prof. James A. Evans, Faculty Director, Master’s Program in Computational Social Science

Purpose(s) of meeting
To explore collaboration opportunities

14 Feb
The University of Manchester, UK
Participant(s)

  • Prof. Dame Nancy Rothwell, President & Vice-Chancellor
  • Ms. Kate Cambden, Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Purpose(s) of meeting

To exchange the latest developments at both universities and discuss new initiatives

14 Feb
Consulate General of the Czech Republic in HK
Participant(s)

  • Mrs. Klára Jurčová, Consul General
  • Ms. Fang Song, Assistant

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit

22 Feb
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Participant(s)

Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen, President

Purpose(s) of meeting

Courtesy meeting

24 Feb
Association of Pacific Rim Universities
Participant(s)

A 3-member delegation led by Dr. Thomas Schneider, Chief Executive

Purpose(s) of meeting
Courtesy visit

27 Feb
University of Exeter, UK
Participant(s)

Prof. Li Li, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement, Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

Purpose(s) of meeting

To explore collaboration opportunities

14 Mar
Columbia University, US
Participant(s)

Prof. Samuel Sia, Vice Provost for the Fourth Purpose & Strategic Impact

Purpose(s) of meeting
To learn about CUHK’s endeavours in research and impact, entrepreneurship and innovation, and sustainability

 

 

Mrs. Stefanie Seedig (middle), Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, visits CUHK.

Mrs. Stefanie Seedig (middle), Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, visits CUHK.

CUHK warmly welcomes Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong.

CUHK warmly welcomes Mr. Carmelo Ficarra (right), Consul General, Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong.

Prof. Li Li, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences of the University of Exeter visits the Faculty of Arts.

Prof. Li Li, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences of the University of Exeter visits the Faculty of Arts.

 

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

 

Survey 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.