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University of Waterloo leaders were delighted to host delegates from Trinity College Dublin, including President and Provost Patrick Prendergast.

The visit included discussions about existing ties between Trinity and Waterloo and ways to improve student mobility, as well as a tour of Velocity Garage.

Delegates from Trinity College Dublin

Patrick Prendergast, President and Provost

Simon Williams, Director of Global Engagement, Development & Enterprise

Jonny Johnston, Student Mobility Officer

University of Waterloo leaders were delighted to host a visit of presidents and vice-presidents from 22 universities, two senior officials from the Ministry of Education, and the National Academy of Education Administration (NAEA) as part of an initiative from the NAEA in Beijing for 1,000 university presidents and vice-presidents in north-western China to gain insight and international perspective on overseas university management and operations.

University of Waterloo leaders were pleased to host delegates visiting from Shenzhen Tsinghua University’s Graduate School to discuss general dual degree graduate programs, graduate student exchange, graduate recruitment and management, and job opportunities for graduate students.

The visit also included discussions about specific 1+1+1 dual degree master’s programs with the dean and faculty members from Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment and potential research collaborations in biology focused on stem cell biology, tumour biology, and nano-immune detection technology.

Four Water Institute members receive funding for Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships to enrich their academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences.