A representative from the National University of Singapore met with Waterloo International and the Student Success Office to discuss supporting existing collaborations on student exchanges between both institutions. Waterloo remains committed to educating students to succeed in a global economy.
Associate Provost, Institutional Data, Analysis, and Planning Allan Starr, and his team welcomed representatives from Japan's University of Tsukuba, to explore future collaborations on experience-rich education, co-op programmes and supporting student start-ups.
Representatives from each of our six faculties, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and Renison College, recently met with the Executive Director of CALDO consortium, Rodrigo Delgado, to share goals, common strategic priorities, achievements, expectations, and future plans. For many Latin American students, CALDO acts as a gateway to connect with Canadian universities. We look forward to continued collaborations with this organization.
Supporting existing and potential research collaborations and co-op opportunities between the University of Waterloo, and universities and industries in China were among the topics discussed, as Waterloo International met delegates from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto on Thursday November 7.
University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur, recently met with a delegation from the University of Essex, led by Vice-Chancellor and President Anthony Forster. Discussions focused on addressing global challenges for the benefit of individuals and communities, by bringing the brightest minds together to create viable solutions for the future. Advancing research projects and expanding on joint programming related to graduate studies were top of mind, as both presidents discussed the use of theme-based partnerships, as an ideal vehicle for potential collaborations.
Waterloo International was pleased to welcome the international Global Engagement delegation of senior higher education administrators. Engaging speakers, and the ensuing discussions, explored the University of Waterloo's leadership in co-operative education and entrepreneurship.
On Oct 17, three delegates from Xiamen University visited our campus. Waterloo International and the Department of French Studies at the University of Waterloo met with the delegates with great discussions on joint academic programs in French.
Several members of the German Bundestag representing the Digital Agenda Committee visited the University of Waterloo today. Engaging discussions centered around research into Artificial Intelligence, digitization and AI ethics, and bridged into work integrated learning and entrepreneurship. The group also had the opportunity to visit Velocity during their time in Waterloo.
Waterloo International was pleased to host delegates from Beijing Jiao Tong University (School of Electronic and Information Engineering). The group participated in interesting discussions related to learning teaching skills and the development mechanisms for faculty members. They also met with senior leaders from the faculties of Engineering and Science to further understand the organizational structures of the faculties.
Today we welcomed a visiting leadership team from Nanjing University of Finance and Economics. Highlights included impactful discussions on the successful Environment and Business 2+2 program that has been operating for over 10 years. While here, the group also met and engaged in lively dialogue with current students enrolled in the program.