President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey as well as UIC’s Honorary Fellow, Prof Max Lu Gaoqing, explored collaborative opportunities of student exchange, summer programmes, graduate applications and more during his visit to UIC on 28 August.

Guests also included Vice-President External Engagement Patrick Degg as well as University Secretary and Legal Counsel Sarah Litchfield.

(From left) Prof Lu Gaoqing, Sarah Litchfield and Patrick Degg from University of Surrey pay a visit to UIC

The guests are warmly welcomed by UIC's senior management

They were welcomed at the President’s Lodge by UIC President Prof Tang Tao, Vice President Prof Zhang Cong, Associate Vice President Prof George Wei, Dean of the Division of Business and Management Prof Stella Cho, Dean of the Division of Science and Technology Prof Huang Huaxiong, Assistant to President as well as Head of President and College Office Ms Ashura Lam, Director of Four-Point Education Coordination Office Ms Jennifer Lin, and Assistant Director of International Development Office Ms Li Mei.

President Tang Tao and Prof Lu Gaoqing have a joyful conversation

The delegation from the University of Surrey was then treated to a packed programme including a visit to the Yayue (Chinese court music) Hall and the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

Visiting the Yayue Hall

Learning about LRC'sfacilities

The University of Surrey is a public research university in Guildford, England. The university received its royal charter in 1966, and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading research universities with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Reporter: Deen He
Photographer: Ivy Liao
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Lauren Richardson
(from MPRO)