From July 13 to 15, 2026, a delegation of six representatives from Central China Normal University (CCNU) visited Australia to expand and deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two universities. The delegation was led by Qingtang Liu, Dean of the Undergraduate School, and included Jiancheng Wu, Deputy Director of the Student Affairs Department; Huasong Xiao, Vice Dean of the Graduate School; and Jun Xu, Vice Dean of the CCNU Wollongong Joint Institute.
On the morning of July 14, the delegation met with the team of UOW College to review the English training programs conducted in recent years. They also exchanged views with the UOW admissions team on language course articulation, admissions process optimization, and undergraduate program development. Later, the delegation held discussions with UOW’s Transnational Education team regarding the collaborative management and academic operations of the Joint Institute.
That afternoon, the 2026 Annual Review Meeting for the Joint Institute's cooperative education program was held at UOW. Attendees included Jiangtao Xi, UOW Deputy Vice-Chancellor, leaders from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences and relevant departments, Du Xu, Dean of the Joint Institute, other delegation members, and faculty representatives, who attended the meeting both in person and online. The two sides conducted a comprehensive assessment and in-depth discussion on core issues, including policy changes over the past academic year, student enrolment and graduate employment, teaching resources, student feedback, academic integrity, student exchange programs, curriculum design, teaching quality monitoring, faculty staffing, and student development support. The meeting highly commended the Joint Institute's fruitful achievements in enhancing its international influence and cultivating talent. Consensus was also reached on expanding joint training programs, celebrating the Institute's 10th anniversary, and optimizing management mechanisms in the next phase.
On the morning of July 15, the delegation attended the 2026 China International College Students' Innovation Competition (Australian Regional Event) at UOW’s Innovation Campus. Representatives observed student project presentations on site and engaged in exchanges with the participating teams.
That afternoon, led by Vinay Varghese, Head of Student Accommodation, the delegation toured the Kooloobong Student Village to conduct an on-site inspection of the living environment and facilities for CCNU students in Australia.
Following the tour, the delegation held a symposium with four joint-program PhD students currently studying in Australia and Joint Institute alumni continuing their doctoral studies at UOW. The delegation inquired in detail about the students' daily life, academic progress, and research endeavors. They assured the students that CCNU will continue to refine all aspects of pre-departure training and management, providing stronger support and safeguards for their studies and daily life in Australia.
This visit has further consolidated the partnership between CCNU and UOW. Moving forward, both sides will continue to work hand in hand to broaden the scope of cooperation and elevate it to new heights. They are committed to jointly cultivating more IT professionals with global perspectives and innovative capabilities, thereby making greater contributions to the development of Sino-foreign cooperative education.
