Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei leads delegation to visit Australian universities to deepen international cooperation

In order to strengthen partnerships with Australian universities and attract outstanding talents to strengthen academic teams, Prof. Zhou Wanlei, vice rector of City University of Macau (CityU) recently led a delegation to Australia for academic visits and talent exchanges. The delegation engaged in discussions with the management team and young scholars from the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, Deakin University, and Griffith University. Pro-Rector Vince Chu Te Lin, Prof. Adrian Cheung Wai Kong, dean of the Faculty of Finance, Prof. Xi Li, executive associate dean of the Faculty of International Tourism and Management, Head Sheng Jian of the Research Management Office accompanied the visit. 

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The delegation held four recruitment briefings, attracting nearly 200 young scholars and researchers. Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei provided a detailed overview of CityU’s current development, highlighting the teaching and research achievements of the Faculty of Data Science. He also shared the University’s strategies for internationalization and the unique advantages of Macao as an international platform. Representatives presented updates on their respective faculties’ development. The attendees expressed keen interest in CityU future prospects, as well as its teaching and research environment, and discussed issues related to education, research, and career development with the delegation. 

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During the visit to Deakin University, the delegation engaged in discussions with Professor Li Gang and Associated Head (International & Transnational Education) Liu Xiao from the School of Information Technology to explore collaborative opportunities in the fields of data science, finance, and international tourism management. Both sides agreed to strengthen academic exchanges and research cooperation further. Additionally, the delegation also visited Griffith University and held in-depth discussions with representatives of Griffith Business School (Gold Coast Campus), namely HDR Director Kathy Jin, Professor Brent Moyle, and Officer Karen Mehrotra, to explore potential collaborations in research cooperation, academic exchanges, joint postgraduate training, and dual degree programs. The delegation also discussed with the management of the School of Information and Communication Technology, namely Head Alan Liew, Deputy Head (Research) Jun Zhou, and Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching) Geraldine Torrisi. The two sides advanced the signing of cooperation agreements. 

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Furthermore, the delegation participated in a young scholars’ forum organized by Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus). During the forum, scholars delivered keynote speeches and engaged in deep academic exchanges with the delegates, generating enthusiastic responses and further solidifying intentions for collaboration in academic fields. 

Source: Human Resources Office