27 November 2018
Led by President Simon S M Ho, a 41-member delegation from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) visited Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, mainland China on 27 Nov 2018. Professor Ng Ching Fai, President of UIC warmly received the delegation and gave an update on the latest campus development and the model of whole-person and liberal education in UIC. President Ho introduced HSUHK’s “Liberal + Professional” education model and emphasised that the two tertiary institutions share similar educational philosophy and could foster a deeper collaboration across all levels.
During the visit, the Basketball Team and Table Tennis Team of HSUHK had friendly matches with the host teams. President Ho, President Ng and representatives from both institutions cheered the athletes.
A campus tour was conducted, followed by meetings in which academic and administrative heads from both institutions exchanged ideas and experiences in various aspects such as academic education and research, student development, campus management, etc.
Moreover, HSUHK and UIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cement academic collaboration between the two institutions, in pursuit of common interests in teaching, research and exchange activities.
HSUHK delegation and representatives of UIC
Group picture before the friendly matches
The HSUHK delegation visited the Active Learning Classroom at UIC.
President Simon Ho and President Ng Ching Fai (left) at the MoU signing ceremony
