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�鶹����’s Principal Daniel Woolf recently met with a delegation from the China University of Geosciences to solidify a partnership between the two institutions.

“I am delighted to continue building upon the strong relationship that we have fostered over the years with our counterparts in China, including this new collaboration with the distinguished China University of Geosciences,” said Principal Woolf during remarks at the signing in Richardson Hall.

Wang Hongbing, University Council Chairman for the China University of Geosciences, Beijing (CUGB), signed the new agreements on behalf of CUGB and also offered remarks during the meeting.

The new agreement between �鶹����’s and the Beijing university includes a general memorandum of understanding with �鶹����’s Faculty of Arts and Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. In particular, the new agreement will make available opportunities for CUGB students to study in �鶹����’s Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering.

During the visit, the Chinese delegation met with �鶹����’s officials in Arts and Science, and Engineering and Applied Science, took a campus tour, and enjoyed a lunch hosted by Kathy O’Brien, Associate Vice-Principal (International).

�鶹����’s launched its  in August 2015 to support its internationalization efforts. The plan’s goals include strengthening �鶹����’s international research engagement and creating more opportunities for student mobility through programs like academic exchange programs. The plan also aims to attract high-quality international students to �鶹����’s and to increase international educational opportunities on the �鶹����’s campus.

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