PolyU and Fudan University strengthen ties to drive AI-powered education transformation and innovation

PolyU warmly welcomed a delegation from Fudan University (FDU) on 23 April 2026 (Thur), marking a significant reciprocal visit following the delegation led by Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of the Institute for Higher Education Research and Development (IHERD) to FDU in October 2025. This reciprocal visit provided a vital platform for both institutions to engage in in-depth discussions regarding the evolution of higher education and to explore strategic opportunities for deepening cooperation in AI-driven research and cross-regional educational initiatives.  

Prof. Cao, Dr Kelly CHAN, Associate Director of IHERD and Head of Digital Transformation Division, Prof. Daniel SHEK, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), Prof. XIAO Bin of the Department of Computing, and Prof. CHENG Ran of the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence received the delegation led by Prof. XU Lei, former Vice President and Director of the Teaching Guidance Committee of FDU.  

Centered on the theme of "Future Learning Modes and Pedagogical Paradigm Shifts in the AI Era," the exchange focused on how AI can support data and equipment sharing within cross-regional laboratories. Both parties discussed synergies between PolyU’s industry-driven curriculum and Fudan’s undergraduate education reforms, specifically examining the "1+1+1" collaborative cultivation model as a blueprint for AI-age talent development. The session concluded with a shared commitment to building a robust academic ecosystem that addresses the technological challenges of the future.