Alberta School of Business Vitisted DGCU
On the morning of March 14, Edy Wong, Associate Dean of Alberta School of Business from Canada, visited Dongguan City University. Fang Weihua, Executive Vice President, Luo Weiguo, Assistant to the President and Dean of School of Business, Zhao Shushan, Assistant to the President and Dean of International School , Yang Yonghu, Director of Teaching and Research Department, Hou Ruirui, Vice Dean of School of Digital Economics and Wei Hang, Deputy Director of Global Exchange and Cooperation Office attended the meeting. During the meeting, Prof. Edy Wong introduced the University of Alberta's global university cooperation framework and the strengths of the business teaching disciplines, and he hoped to carry out more exchanges and cooperation with Dongguan City University in the future. He also welcomed our teachers to visit Canada and the University of Alberta. Executive Vice President Fang extended a warm welcome to Prof. Edy Wong's visit. He introduced the current development of the University and its talent training model, and expressed his expectation for future cooperation in teachers’ training, curriculum development and discipline exchange. Dean Luo Weiguo, Director Yang Yonghu, and Vice Dean Hou Ruirui, delivered a presentation on the professional development of the Schools, faculty and training of complex talents with interdisciplinary integration. Dean Zhao Shushan and Vice Director Wei Hang expressed their hope that Dongguan City University could learn from the internationalization concepts of world-class universities and attract new vitality into the international cooperation of the university through friendly exchanges. Afterwards, our university leaders and Prof. Edy Wong had an in-depth discussion on cooperation of international undergraduate and master's program, professional development, collaborative teaching, mutual recognition of credits, and teachers' overseas study visit program. The University of Alberta, founded in 1908, is a world-renowned research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest research universities and is best known for its geosciences, petrochemicals, chemistry, business, agronomy, biomedical sciences and other disciplines. University of Alberta alumni include the 16th Prime Minister of Canada, three Nobel Prize winners, 75 Rhodes Scholars, 141 members of the Royal Society of Canada, and 111 Principal Research Professors of Canada. The Alberta School of Business is one of the leading business schools in North America, having received AACSB accreditation since 1968 and featuring in the areas of international business, natural resources and energy management, and business administration. The Business Administration discipline is ranked 38th globally in the 2019 Soft Science World Class Discipline Rankings.
03/21 2023
CityU inaugurates Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities and holds Presidents
CityU inaugurates Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities and holds Presidents’ Forum to promote sustainable development between universities and cities The inauguration ceremony of the Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities (GCMU) and the Forum of University Presidents was held at the City University of Macau on 24 November with the theme of “Joint Effort to a Shared Success: Sustainable Development of Universities and Cities”. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation among member universities and to stimulate multi-dimensional integration and interaction between universities and cities. It was held online and on-site and attracted university leaders and experts from over 10 universities in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macao, Malaysia, mainland China, and Taiwan to take part.Li Shuying, Executive President of Dongguan City University, Li Haidong, Director of Human Resources Department, Yang Yonghu, Director of Teaching and Research Department, and Wei Hang, Deputy Director of Global Exchange and Cooperation Department, attended the inauguration ceremony on line. In the morning, the Presidents of the five founding universities of the GCMU Alliance held a closed-door meeting of the first Permanent Council. The meeting discussed the constitution of the Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities and clarified the nature and operation mechanism of the consortium as well as the work ideas for the next phase. As one of the founding universities of the GCMU, Dongguan City University is the vice-president and its Executive President, Professor Li Shuying, was elected as the vice-president. Director Xu Ting of the Department of Education and Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Deputy Director Teng Sio Hong of Education and Youth Development Bureau, Rector Jun Liu of the City University of Macau, and Vice President Gu Hongliang of East China Normal University officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony. In his opening address, Rector Liu, founding chairman of the Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities (GCMU) Executive Council, said that the Consortium was initiated by the City University of Macau (CityU) and launched in collaboration with the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the Shenzhen University (SZU), the Guangzhou University (GU), and the Dongguan City College. Rector Liu said, “GCMU aims to bring together world-renowned metropolitan universities to establish a global network of innovative, applied, and international metropolitan universities, promoting comprehensive and sustainable academic exchanges and cooperation among member universities. Moving forward, GCMU will utilize and complement the strengths of its member universities, promote resource sharing and knowledge transfer, and jointly advance the sustainable development of higher education and their cities.” Mr. Teng Sio Hong, Deputy Director of the MSAR Government Education and Youth Development Bureau, congratulated member universities. As he pointed out, metropolitan universities carry distinctive education characteristics which serve social and economic development needs. Talent cultivation and academic strengths will be strengthened through international exchanges and cooperation, spurring global economic and social development. He said that the establishment of the Consortium reflected the needs of universities for high-level international exchange and cooperation and has fully demonstrated the commitment of each member university to nurture talents and to serve the society. He hoped that the member universities will work together to build a broader platform for mutual development and closer cooperation where the higher education sector will meaningfully contribute to a society’s social and economic development. With a theme of “Joint Effort to a Shared Success: Sustainable Development of Universities and Cities,” the Presidents’ Forum invited leaders of the member universities to share their insights on three topics: “Multi-dimensional Integration and Interaction between Universities and Cities,” “Exchange and Innovation of Universities in the Post-pandemic Era,” and “Strategic Collaboration among Metropolitan Universities.” The member universities include East China Normal University (mainland China), Shenzhen University (mainland China), Nantong University (mainland China), Myongji University (Korea), Guangzhou University (mainland China), Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Fuzhou University, Tamkang University (Taiwan), Dongguan City College, Beijing City University, University Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), and Tokyo City University (Japan). The first session, themed “Multi-dimensional Integration and Interaction between Universities and Cities”, was chaired by Vice President Gu Hongliang of East China Normal University. Vice President Zhang Xueji of Shenzhen University, President Shi Weidong of Nantong University, and Dean Yoon Jongbin of the Office of International Affairs of Myongji University commented on talent cultivation, industry-university collaboration and innovation development, and the collaborative development between universities and cities. The second session, themed “Exchange and Innovation of Universities in the Post-pandemic Era,” was chaired by Rector Jun Liu of the City University of Macau. Vice President Fu Jiyang of Guangzhou University, Vice President Yang Huanghao of Fuzhou University, Vice President Chen Hsiao-Chuan for International Affairs of Tamkang University, and Director Shi Xuemei (Mainland and International Affairs), on behalf of Provost Kwan Ching-ping of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, shared their thoughts on the topic. The last session, themed “Strategic Collaboration among Metropolitan Universities,” was chaired by Executive President Li Shuying of Dongguan City University.Professor Li Shuying pointed out in his presentation on "Strategic Collaboration Among Members of the Consortium" that, at the level of student exchange, short-term, medium- and long-term student projects can be carried out; at the level of faculty members, visiting scholar programmes of three months to one year can be carried out; in terms of research development, cooperation in research projects, joint applications for research funding, transformation of research results, and cooperation in organising various types of research projects can be carried out. In terms of research development, cooperation in research projects, joint applications for research funding, transformation of research results and cooperation in organising various academic conferences can be carried out; in terms of teaching, cooperation in exchange of experience in teaching improvement, collaborative teaching, international teaching seminars and various short-term teacher training programmes can be carried out. Executive Vice President Tian Peiyuan of Beijing City University, Vice President Prof. Ts Faidz Bin Abdul Rahman of University Tunku Abdul Rahman, and President Chitoshi Miki of Tokyo City University shared their insights on the theme, the positioning of metropolitan universities, the characteristics of university operations, and made valuable suggestions on how to carry out in-depth cooperation among the member universities. All members expressed their desire to leverage GCMU as an international platform which facilitates in-depth exchanges in research, education, and collaboration. At the meeting, the universities hoped to make use of the international platform of the alliance to suggest ideas for in-depth cooperation in research, teaching and exchange, to further promote close integration between cities and universities, to learn from the advanced experience of different cities and universities in development, and to bring a broader and richer platform for cooperation and exchange among the members of the alliance.
12/05 2022
The Inauguration Ceremony of Undergraduate-Master Joint Cultivating Base
The Inauguration Ceremony of "Undergraduate-Master Joint Cultivating Base" with Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Author: Global Exchange and Cooperation Office On October 13, Dongguan City University held an inauguration Ceremony of "Undergraduate-Master Joint Cultivating Base" with Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. Dr. Linda Gainma, President and Dr. Sutipporn Chotratanasak, Vice-President of Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University attended the meeting online. Representatives including Xie Zaibo, Director of the China Office of Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, and Dr. Li Shuying, Executive President, Dr. Chen Baohua, Vice President and other leaders of Dongguan City University attended the meeting. Dr. Li Shuying delivered a welcome speech in the meeting. He hoped the two universities would deepen their cooperation in short-term student exchange, master's and doctoral programmes, academic communication, and exchange of teachers. Dr. Sutipporn Chotratanasak expressed deep expectations for the future cooperation between the two universities and looked forward to the opportunity for the leaders, teachers and students of Dongguan City University to visit Thailand. Afterwards, representatives from both sides exchanged views and ideas on the details of the intended cooperation projects. Dr. Chen Baohua and Mr. Xie Zaibo signed the Memorandum of Understanding, and representatives from both sides participated in the "Undergraduate-Master Joint Cultivating Base" unveiling ceremony and exchanged souvenirs. In order to help students better upgrade their academic qualifications, improve their international perspective and increase their knowledge and literacy, after the official meeting, Ms. Lu Jiaoxue, admission officer from Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University hosted an online seminar on Master's Degree Guidance and answered students' questions on application procesures, with more than 150 teachers and students participating in seminar.
11/24 2022
Delegation of Macau Sino-Luso International School Association Visited Dongguan
Author: Global Exchange and Cooperation Office On 23 October, Mr. Li Xiangyu, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Macau Polytechnic University, Mr. Leonel Alvesand, the President of Macau Sino-Luso International School Association, and other representatives visited our university. Dr. Li Shuying, Executive President of Dongguan City University,and other leaders attended the meeting. President Leonel Alves introduced the Association and expressed his hope for continuous exchange and cooperation. Dr. Li Shuying extended a warm welcome to Macau Sino-Luso International School Association and introduced the current situation, philosophy and positioning of our university. The both sides had a specific communication on inter-school exchange and cooperation. Two schools proposed to cooperate in curriculum, textbooks and journal articles development; to promote the exchange of language and culture; to support the exchange of teachers. Our university welcome President Leonel Alve and Prof. Doutora Rosa Bizarro to carry out lectures regarding law, language, humanities and education in the near future . Dr. Li Shuying and President Leonel Alves signed a Memorandum of Understanding on inter-school cooperation before the end of the meeting.
11/24 2022
CityU invited UTRA held online business lecture
CityU School of invited a to hold an online academic lecture on business for our teachers and students.Th more than 300 teachers and students UTRAparticipated in this academic lecture. school of introduced the challenges facing the current global economy, stated the strategic thinking of Asian countries in dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic, and praised the solutions and countermeasures proposed by China. s.
07/11 2022
CityU invited UTRA held online financial lecture
On June 10th, the International Exchange Center and School of Finance and Trade of school, UTRA of CityU and teachers from UTRAand of CityU with . Finally, Dr. Ke invited representatives of Chinese students studying in to share their experiences of studying abroad.
07/11 2022
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