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His Excellency, Mr. Vikas Swarup, High Commissioner for India to Canada visited campus on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 to meet with University President and Vice-Chancellor, Feridun Hamdullahpur and to present this talk entitled "New India."  The presentation was well attended by members of the University community and we thank His Excellency for sharing his insights and comments on the recent transformations happening in India.

Delegates visited from University of Tsukuba in Japan on Monday October 22, 2018 to explore the possibility of a Campus-in-Campus (CIC) initiative between University of Waterloo and University of Tsukuba, especially in joint research, faculty, student and staff mobility.

On Monday, October 1, 2018, the Vice President of Research at Tsinghua University in China, Qi-kun Xue visited the University of Waterloo.  He also presemted a public lecture on Transformative Quantum Technologies entitled "Physics Beyond Ohm's Law." The objective of the delegation visit was to discuss collaborations on quantum sciences and quantum technology.

On Monday October 1 and Tuesday October 2, 2018, the University of Waterloo welcomed delegates from Wuhan University (WHU) for a two-day visit.  The objective of the visit was to review existing 2+2 programs, discuss new work-plans, explore the possibility of a study abroad program, and discuss student innovation, entrepreneurship, and co-op education.

On Monday, September 24, 2018, the University of Waterloo welcomed delegates from Xiamen University led by Mr. ZHAN Yan, Chairman of Xiamen University Council.  The objective of the visit was to strengthen the relationship and review the existing 2+2 programs between the two universities and explore other potential collaborations.

On Monday, September 17, 2018 the University of Waterloo met with delegates from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to discuss opportunities for collaboration in student mobility,joint degree programs, research partnerships, and the possibility for establishing a Canada-India Center of Excellence at each IIT.

Leaders from the University of Waterloo were delighted to welcome delegates from Nanyang Technological Universty in Singapore. Points of discussion included the University of Waterloo's co-operative education system as well as the thriving start-up culture in the region. 

In addition, to better illustrate the co-operative education atmosphere, the visit included tours of numerous university-affiliated centres such as the Sedra Student Design Centre, Conrad Centre, Velocity Garage, and Communitech.

Leaders from the University of Waterloo were pleased to welcome Margot Edwards, Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Canada in Chile. Topics of discussion included joint academic and student mobility opportunities as well as collaboration in solving environmental challenges. 

Delegates from Canadian Embassy in Chile:

Margot Edwards, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Chile

Participants from University of Waterloo:

Raymond Legge, Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs

Leaders from the University of Waterloo were pleased to host a visit of the Canada-UK Foundation so soon after representatives from both organizations met in London, UK at the end of January 2018.  

The visit included a tour of the Accelerator Centre and Velocity Garage in order to illustrate the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Waterloo. 

University of Waterloo leaders were pleased to welcome delegates visiting from Seoul National University. Visiting Waterloo International, the visit contained discussions regarding continued initiatives and partnerships between the universities.

Delegates from Seoul National University

Byung Jin Kim, Manager, International Summer Institute

Jungjae Hong, Manager, Student Exchange Program (Outbound)

Hyun-Ji Lee, Manager, Student Exchange Program (Inbound)