PolyU welcomes the first delegation from Xinjiang Agricultural University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomed a delegation from Xinjiang Agricultural University (XJAU) on 11 June, marking the first visit between the two institutions. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on talent cultivation, student affairs, and research collaboration, laying a solid foundation for closer future partnership.

The XJAU delegation was led by Prof. Xie Shuqing, Secretary of the CPC XJAU Committee, together with Prof. Yang Zhijiang, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Office, Prof. Shi Shubing, Dean of the Graduate School, Prof. Wu Penghao, Director of the Science and Technology Department, and Prof. Guo Qingyong, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The PolyU representative team was led by Prof. Dong Cheng, Associate Vice President (Knowledge Transfer), along with representatives from Prof. Xia Yong, Associate Dean of Graduate School, Prof. Dai Jiyan, Associate Dean of Students and Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Chiou Jiachi,  Associate Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Prof. Zhu Xiaolin, Associate Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, and Prof. Wen Weisong, Assistant Professor of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, highlighting a strong interdisciplinary engagement.

During the visit, the delegation explored PolyU’s University Exhibition Gallery, gaining insights into its rich history and societal contributions, and toured the Mass Spectrometer Laboratory of the Life Science Central Laboratory and the University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP), experiencing the University’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

PolyU looks forward to working closely with XJAU to jointly promote innovation in agricultural technology and interdisciplinary research collaboration, contributing to sustainable development and knowledge exchange.