In this partnership, both sides will focus on academic collaboration and talent cultivation, supporting the establishment of an innovative joint laboratory and an artificial intelligence research platform within CityU’s Faculty of Data Science (FDS) through the provision of cutting-edge technologies and resources in AI, Huawei Cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Additionally, a systematic talent cultivation plan will be formulated for the entire University, promoting the deep integration of industry-academia cooperation, and nurturing the talents required for Macao’s “1+4 economic diversification” in the science and innovation industry, thereby enhancing the local science and innovation ecosystem.
The memorandum was signed by Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei and Deputy General Manager Zhu Zhihua of Huawei Macau, with witnesses including Chan Chou Weng, deputy director of Economic and Technological Development Bureau of Macao SAR; Wong Kin Mou, head of the Development of Educational Research and Planning of Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ); Ung Choi Kun, vice chairman of the University Council, and Li Yingjie, general manager of Huawei Macau.
Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei stated, “this partnership signifies a new phase in the collaboration between CityU and Huawei. Leveraging Huawei’s extensive experience in ICT sector, CityU will fully integrate various advantageous resources, aligning with the University’s strategic development plans and industry trends to create an innovative educational model that fosters deep integration of industry-academia collaboration. He highlighted the partnership aimed to nurture leading talents in data science and information technology, promoting Macao’s digital transformation and contributing to the continuous improvement of its innovation ecosystem.
General Manager Li Yingjie emphasized that the close long-term collaboration between CityU and Huawei on cultivating applied and practice innovative talents. He viewed the partnership as an effort to strengthen the foundation for further synergy between the two parties and a new paradigm for industry-academia collaboration. General Manager Li mentioned that Huawei ICT Academy would comprehensively stimulate innovative thinking among CityU faculty and students through the program, training, technology lectures, and academic exchanges; enhance their understanding of the latest ICT technologies and product knowledge; while encouraging and supporting more students to participate actively in Huawei ICT Competition, thereby cultivating more talents with competitiveness and innovation for Macao.
The strategic collaboration between Huawei Macau and CityU will deeply promote the organic integration of academic intelligence and technological innovation and establish an integrated platform for industry-academia collaboration. This initiative not only provides a gateway for local youths to connect with international technological trends but also creates a pathway from campus to industry through practical opportunities, competition platforms, and career-oriented training. It equips them to seize opportunities in the wave of digitalization, paving the way for a broader career blueprint.
