Dr. Duan Yuping of De Montfort University Visits USTB

        On July 7 Dr. Duan Yu Ping, Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships for De Montfort University visited USTB. The aim of his visit was to witness demonstrations on the advancements made in USTB’s computer science, environmental engineering and industrial design disciplines, and to discuss further deepening relations between our two schools. His delegation was met by Guo Kanjun, Director of the International Office, Li Bei, Deputy Director of the International Office, and Ye Zhennan, Deputy Secretary of the Tianjin Academy.

         Director Guo began the meeting by briefing the attendees on the history of cooperation between USTB and De Montfort University, made possible through the signing of mutually beneficial cooperative agreements. Beginning in 2013 the two universities jointly established a Confucius Institute at De Montfort University for the purpose of advancing the dissemination of Chinese language and culture, as well as building better relationships abroad. In November 2016 the second Creative Industry Technology Seminar was held at De Montfort University, and in July 2017 researchers from both universities will cooperate on topics such as big data, intelligence and health. She expressed her hope that both sides would continue to deepen their cooperative efforts, especially in the area of academic exchanges. Dr. Duan then spoke of the excellent relationship between USTB and De Montfort University, and was especially optimistic on the continued development and work through the Confucius Institute. Deputy Secretary Ye finished by talking about how the Ministry of Education had approved the development of an independent undergraduate university, and how he hoped to learn from the relationships between USTB and De Montfort University for the advancement of multi-level cooperative efforts.

         At the meeting Dr. Duan took time to visit the affiliated middle school of USTB and discuss future cooperative efforts with Deputy Director Li.

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