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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 Wednesday, September 26, 2018 delegates from the University of Adelaide in Australia visted the university to learn about Cooperative Education, the Velocity Garage incubator, the Institute for Quantum Computer (IQC), and to discuss internationalization. 

Delegates from University of Adelaide:

Peter Rathjen, President and Vice-Chancellor

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 Friday September 21, 2018, delegates led by Theresia Bauer, Minister of Science, Research and Arts from Baden-Württemberg Germany, visited the University of Waterloo to discuss the bridging of science and economics in the automobile sector in regards to future mobility issues. The group toured WatCar during their visit. Existing and potential collaborations between the University of Waterloo and Baden-Württemberg were also explored.

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.

On Friday, September 14, 2018, the University of Waterloo welcomed Canada’s Ambassador to China, the Honourable John McCallum.  Meetings were held between university officials as well as delegates from Global Affairs Canada to learn more about UW’s international student recruitment and student experience as well as discuss UW’s industrial and innovation/commercialization partnerships and opportunities.

On Friday, September 7, 2018, leaders from the University of Waterloo welcomed delegates from Australian National University. Points of discussion included our co-operative program and student innovation.

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To:               Students, faculty and staff

From:          Ian Rowlands, Associate Vice-President, International

Date:            August 8, 2018

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Leaders from the University of Waterloo were delighted to welcome delegates from Hohai University in China. Points of discussion included various collaborations with the Water Institute and also the Faculty of Engineering such as research programs, faculty exchange, graduate exchange, and co-supervising graduate students.

Today, the University of Waterloo hosted a visit of Central University of Finance and Economics. Leaders from the University of Waterloo were delighted to welcome the delegation group, whose visit included discussions of the University of Waterloo's teaching methodology. In addition, the visit also included a tour of the Waterloo Campus, and a meeting with CUFE alumni. CUFE professor and former vice president, Junsheng Li, who is currently visiting the department of Statistics and Actuarial Science also  joined the CUFE delegation.