Events

Exploring Collaborative Opportunities: Satbayev University Delegation Visits CityUHK

Professor Wen Jung LI, Vice-President for Talent and International Strategy, along with Professor Jennifer LIN, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy) at City University of Hong Kong, warmly welcomed back Professor Meiram BEGENTAYEV, Board Chairman and Rector of Satbayev University (SU), along with his delegation, Kazakhstan. This visit, built on the strong foundation of collaboration between the two institutions, aimed to further explore opportunities within the "2+2" Joint undergraduate programmes, extending these initiatives to additional School and Departments, including School of Law, Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. During their stay, the Rector took the opportunity to meet with SU's graduates who are currently enrolled in the Master’s Programme at CityUHK, fostering a sense of community and enriching their shared academic experience.

4-5 Dec 2025

CityUHK signs MoU with Uruguay’s Largest University to Deepen Global Collaboration

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Uruguay’s Universidad de la República (UdelaR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a comprehensive partnership spanning faculty and researcher exchanges, student mobility, and collaborative research. On 6 November, UdelaR Vice President Professor Mariana Seoane and Uruguay’s Consul General in Hong Kong Mr Federico Lage led a delegation to CityUHK, where they were welcomed by Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice President (Talent and International Strategy), Associate Vice President (Global Strategy) Professor Jennifer Lin Fen, and other leaders. Discussions highlighted shared priorities in research innovation, talent development, and internationalisation. The agreement marks CityUHK’s first strategic footprint in South America, complementing partnerships across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Following the meeting, Professor Li, Professor Seoane, and Professor Gonzalo Vicci (President of the International Relations Service of UdelaR) formally signed the MoU, witnessed by senior representatives, reaffirming both institutions’ commitment to impactful, long term collaboration.

CityU NewsCentre | 11 Nov 2025

Strengthening Global Partnerships: Brock University Visited CityUHK

Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), along with Professor Jennifer Lin, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy), Professor Steven Wang, Associate Vice-President (Resources Planning), and Mr. Carl Tang, Associate Director of the Global Engagement Office at City University of Hong Kong, warmly welcomed Dr. Barry Wright, Associate Vice-President, International, and Mr. David Begg, Dean of the Goodman School of Business from Brock University, and Ms Anna Guo Director, International Student Recruitment. This visit provided a valuable opportunity to explore potential collaborations between the two institutions, fostering discussions on shared goals and strategies for academic partnership.

7 Nov 2025