PolyU Delegation Signs MoU with University of Bath During Visits to UK, Portugal, and Spain

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the University of Bath have entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards fostering global partnerships and expanding learning opportunities through student exchanges and dual PhD programmes during the delegation's visit to the UK, Portugal, and Spain from April to May 2025.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Ben Young, PolyU Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), and Prof. Julian Chaudhura, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education & Global) of the University of Bath. This marks the first MoU between the two institutions, paving the way for future potential partnerships in institutional-level student exchange programmes and the establishment of dual PhD degree initiatives. This strategic partnership underscores both institutions' commitment to promoting academic collaboration and opens doors for students and researchers to engage in cross-cultural learning and research opportunities.

Building on this momentum, the delegation's visit to the UK, Portugal, and Spain, led by Prof. Ben Young, Prof. Geoffrey Qiping Shen (Associate Vice President for Global Partnerships and Director of Global Engagement), and Mr Gavin Ngai (Deputy Director of Global Engagement), was an enriching journey spanning three countries and engaging with 14 esteemed institutions, secondary schools, and alumni associations, further fostering academic exchange and global connections with various stakeholders.

In the UK, the delegation embarked on a tour of ten renowned universities, including King’s College London, Loughborough University, Royal College of Art, The University of Edinburgh, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, and University of St Andrews, concluding their UK visit with a gathering with the Hong Kong PolyU (United Kingdom) Association. The journey continued to Spain, where the delegation engaged with Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as well as in Portugal, at a high school in Coimbra. This extensive visit strengthened international ties and laid a robust groundwork for future global partnerships and collaborations.