2024年上半年回顾：阿德莱德大学的国际合作之路

These important visits have not only further deepened broader international cooperation but also reaffirmed the University of Adelaide's position as“Pioneer in International Education”, laying a solid foundation for the cultivation of more international talents.

On April 26, 2024, the University of Adelaide welcomedMr. Li Dong, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Adelaideand his delegation, including Deputy Consul General Mr. Pi Lijun and Consul Ms. Yao Na. This was Mr. Li Dong'sfirst official visitsince taking office in September 2023.

During the visit, the University of Adelaide'sVice-Chancellor (External Engagement) Dr. Jessica Gallagherwarmly welcomed the Consul General's delegation. Subsequently, members of the university's faculties and departments conductedthematic presentations.

The presentations covered the latest developments and achievements of the university in external cooperation, public health, architecture and engineering, career development, and international student support, showcasing the University of Adelaide's leadership and innovation capabilities inmultiple fields.

After the presentations, the delegation participated in asmall networking tea party, engaging in in-depth exchanges with university staff, followed by a campus tour to further understand the unique charm and advanced facilities of the University of Adelaide.

This visit not only strengthened

Sino-Australian cooperation in thefield of educationbut also laid a solid foundation for future

international talent cultivation.2

Professor Gong Jinlong, Vice President of Tianjin University. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Jessica Gallagher of the University of Adelaide and held aroundtable meetingwith representatives from the SET and ABLE faculties to discuss future cooperation opportunities.The University of Adelaide and Tianjin University have a long-standing cooperative relationship. Since

2015, Professor Anton Middelberg, Vice-Chancellor (Research) of the University of Adelaide, has been appointed as anhonorary professorby Tianjin University. Recently, exchanges and cooperation between the two universities in multiple fields have been continuously deepening:September 2023:

low-carbon cities and circular built environments.We look forward to achieving mutual benefits and promoting the international development of both universities through such cooperation in

academic research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and sustainable development

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Mr. Wang Bo, Vice Mayor of Qingdao Municipal People's Government, led a delegation to visit Adelaide. Organized by StudyAdelaide, the delegation held anInternational Education Roundtablewith Phillip Fredericks, Deputy Director of Global Engagement at the University of Adelaide, and other educational representatives.Participants included representatives from the international education sector of South Australia, covering higher education, vocational education and training, and primary and secondary education. This visit followed

the South Australian Premier's visit to Qingdao in April 2024, further strengthening the cooperative relationship between the two regions.In 2024, Qingdao and Adelaide celebrated the

10th anniversary of the sister city relationship, and this visit provided new opportunities for cooperation in the field of international education between the two cities.4

Sino-Australian University Presidents Forum. The forum was co-organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) and the Group of Eight (Go8) and was held in Adelaide from May 29 to 30.The delegation included

senior representatives from 22 Chinese research universities, marking the largest meeting between Chinese university representatives and the Go8 since COVID-19. The meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities of university research in the context of globalization, including research training, innovation, and commercialization.During the visit, the delegation also toured the North Terrace campus of the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Museum, learning about our research strengths inmedicine and oenology.

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.We look forward to these cooperations and exchanges opening new doors forSino-Australian university cooperationand lighting the way for more students towards a bright future💡

The future is promising, and we will not let down our youth

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