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The expansion of the academic and research cooperation of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) with higher education institutions in China was at the heart of a series of institutional meetings held in Ningbo, with the participation of the HMU Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Outreach, Professor Konstantinos Petridis, and Professor Eirini Dimou of the Department of Business Administration and Tourism.
Participation in the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Ningbo University
As part of the visit, Professor Konstantinos Petridis and Professor Eirini Dimou participated in events marking the 40th anniversary of Ningbo University, as well as in academic meetings aimed at further developing cooperation between the two Universities.
Particular emphasis was placed on the role of Artificial Intelligence in education and on the ways in which it may contribute to shaping the university of the future.
Strengthening International Cooperation and New Prospects for Academic and Research Partnerships
At the same time, institutional meetings were held with representatives of Ningbo University, including in the context of the Joint Institute of Ningbo University with the University of Angers, and of the Ningbo University of Finance and Economics.
Among those participating in the meetings were the Vice President of Ningbo University, Professor Qingqing Wang, and the President of the Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Professor Haohan Wang.
The discussions focused on exploring specific opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation, with particular emphasis on the following areas:
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Student mobility and exchanges, with the aim of creating opportunities for students to gain educational experience and study in different academic environments.
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Mobility and exchanges of teaching and research staff, strengthening the exchange of scientific knowledge, teaching practices and expertise.
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Development of joint study programmes and educational activities, through the exploration of opportunities for the design of collaborative academic initiatives.
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Research cooperation, through the development of joint research proposals and participation in international research programmes.
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European cooperation programmes, with particular emphasis on exploring opportunities for participation in Erasmus+ and other international educational and research initiatives.
The meetings represented a meaningful step towards identifying new synergies by drawing on the complementary expertise and academic strengths of the participating institutions.
Investing in a Stronger International Academic Network
The visit to China reaffirmed the strategic importance of long-standing international partnerships and their potential to generate tangible benefits for the university community. From the first participation of HMU students in a Winter School in China to the exploration of new academic, research and institutional partnerships, these initiatives represent an important step towards further strengthening the University’s international engagement.
The Hellenic Mediterranean University and the Department of Business Administration and Tourism continue to invest in the development of meaningful international partnerships, creating new opportunities for students and academic staff and strengthening their links with the international educational, research and business environment.
