Memorandum of Understanding renewed between Guangzhou Huali College and University of the West of England
Following the Vice Chancellor's Reception of the University of the West of England (UWE) held in Guangzhou on April 9, 2024 (details at /gjxy/xydt/content_58498), Guangzhou Huali College ("Huali") and the University of the West of England ("UWE") furthered their cooperation by signing a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 3, 2024. The MOU was signed by Professor Sir Steven West, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of UWE, and President Jiesheng Liu of Guangzhou Huali College. This renewal reflects their shared commitment to international education and the continuation of their mutually beneficial collaboration.
Cover Page of Renewed Memorandum of Understanding between Guangzhou Huali College and UWE
The renewed MOU not only consolidates the existing programs, but also opens up new areas of collaboration, including but not limited to the expansion of dual degree programs (such as 2+2, 3+1), online education cooperation, and joint participation in international academic conferences. We look forward to enriching students' learning experiences and promoting the professional growth and academic exchanges of faculty members through these new initiatives. Both partnership institutions will engage in mutually beneficial cooperation projects such as credit recognition, faculty exchange, and student exchange. Currently, UWE offers three major Colleges for collaboration, namely, the College of Art, the College of Technology and Environment, and the College of Business and Law.
The renewal of the MOU is an agile response to educational cooperation in the context of globalization, aiming to further deepen the collaboration between the two institutions and create an international educational environment that is “ English-speaking, cross-cultural, and major specialized ”. This cooperation is of great significance to the internationalization of Chinese higher education. Firstly, it helps to introduce foreign educational concepts and teaching methods, promoting educational reform and innovation. Secondly, through credit recognition and dual degree programs, students can receive an internationally recognized degree while studying domestically, enhancing their international competitiveness. Additionally, the cooperation can promote cultural exchanges, enhancing students' and teachers' international understanding and cross-cultural communication skills.
According to the agreement, the cooperation between Guangzhou Huali College and UWE will exert a range of positive impacts on students in multiple aspects:
1. Expanding International Horizons: Students will have the opportunity to receive an international education by participating in joint programs; they can experience different teaching models and cultural backgrounds, which help to cultivate their international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills.
2. Credit Recognition and Dual Degree Acquisition: The cooperation includes a credit recognition mechanism, enabling students to earn a degree jointly recognized by both institutions after completing certain courses. This arrangement is highly significant for students' future studies and employment opportunities.
3. Enhancing Employment Competitiveness: Students involved in international cooperative programs will earn dual degrees from Guangzhou Huali College and the UWE, along with overseas study experience. This combination equips them with key career development advantages, including specialized subject expertise, English communication skills, and international exposure from a prestigious foreign university. This preparation helps them meet the needs of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s economic development and boosts their competitiveness in the global job market.
4. Improving Language Skills: Students in international cooperative programs will use English for learning and communication, which enhances their English proficiency and provides a solid foundation for future international exchanges and career development.
With the renewal of the MOU, Guangzhou Huali College and the UWE will pioneer new opportunities in international education, collaboratively developing exceptional global talents who can lead, drive change, and advance education.
Introduction of University of the West of England（UWE）
The history of the UWE Bristol can be traced back to 1595. After nearly 500 years of inheritance and development, it is now being presented to the world as a successful modern university with great reputation. The university, located in Bristol, the largest city in southwest England, is a modern and powerful British university. It has three colleges (College of Arts, Technology, and Environment; College of Business and Law; College of Health, Science and Society), including ten schools including Bristol Business School and School of Computing and Creative Technologies. It has ranked 24th in the UK (The Guardian 2023); Top 500 in the world (Times 2022); and Top 400 in the QS in Business and Management.
Official Website: http://www.uwe.ac.uk/
Written by Lin Li
Revised by SM Hashmi
Approved by Shuze Tang
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