Delegates from the East China University of Science and Technology visited the University of Waterloo to discuss Waterloo's internationalization strategy and potential opportunities for research collaborations. As well, the delegates, along with leaders from the University of Waterloo, partook in the signing of a new 2+2 joint academic agreement with the department of Economics.
Joint academic programs offer a unique experience for incoming students. Though the exact amount and sequencing of time spent at each location varies according to the specific program agreement, each joint academic program consists of a first portion of studies that are completed at one's home institution, and the second at Waterloo.
The visit also included a tour of the university's Accelerator Centre, as well as the David Johnston Research and Technology Park.
Delegates from East China University of Science and Technology:
Mr. QU Jingping, President
Mr. WANG Aixiang, Director, Presidents Office
Ms. DU Wenli, Dean, School of information science and Engineering
Mr. YAN Haifeng, Dean, School of Business
Mr. LI Yongsheng, Director, International Affairs Office
Ms. FENG Aiai, International Coordinator, International College of Engineering
Participants from University of Waterloo:
George Dixon, Vice-President, Academic & Provost
Ian Rowlands, Associate Vice-President, International
Tao Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics; Director, Big Data Research Lab
Vinitha Gengatharan, Director, Waterloo International
Margaret Insley, Department Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Economics
Douglas Peers, Dean, Faculty of Arts
Mike Pereira, Manager, Business Development, David Johnston Research + Technology Park
Suping Zhao, International Relations Manager and Special Advisor China, Waterloo International
