On March 21, a delegation led by Keiko Takahashi, Dean of the Confucius Institute of Kogakuin University, paid a visit to Beihang University. Director of Beihang International School received Keiko Takahashi together with Kazuhiro Suga, Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Kogakuin University and Shohei Kaneda, a teaching assistant.
The delegation first met the representatives from the School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering: Associate Professors Sun Anqiang, Chen Xiaofang and Liu Xiao, as well as Dr. Gao Yuanming.
At the beginning, Sun presented the history and advantages of the school as well as the achievements it obtained in terms of scientific research and global engagement. Then, representatives of both sides introduced their latest findings in the field of biomedical engineering and exchanged their views on topics like computational biomechanics, microfluidic device for cell culture or separation and 3D bio-printing. Last, Niu Haijun, Vice Dean of the School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, and the delegates discussed about the cooperation between the two sides in terms of scientific researches, student exchange programs and joint cultivation programs. Niu also introduced the “UPS” (U: University to University, P: Professor to Professor, S: Student to Student) internationalization strategy to the delegates. The meeting achieved fruitful results and it is expected that a long-term, stable and comprehensive cooperation will be promoted between the two sides.
The Confucius Institute of Kogakuin University is the only Confucius Institute jointly built by Beihang and a foreign university. Since its establishment in 2008, Beihang has frequently invited professors from Kogakuin University to give lectures and seminars at Beihang University and recommended scholars to lecture at Kogakuin University as well. Besides, colorful exchange activities are provided for students of the two universities.
After the meeting, the delegation also visited Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban), Beijing Air and Space Museum and Beihang Art Gallery.
Reported by Zhu Mingmei
Edited by Jia Aiping
Reviewed by Weng Jingnong
Translated by Xiong Ting
