Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) recently hosted its municipal neighbors in Huizhou College. Dr. Peng Yonghong, Huizhou College President and Vice President Luo Chuanshan led the deputation from Huizhou College, who were met by SUSTech President Chen Shiyi, Council Chairperson Guo Yurong, and Vice President Lu Chun. Senior leaders from Huizhou College and SUSTech were also present for significant discussions.
Peng Yonghong and his delegation first visited the 3D campus construction planning sand table, where they received a briefing of the development of SUSTech. They then visited the Lynn Library, the Cryo-Electron Microscope Research Center and Zhiren College.
The major point of discussion was the development of a talent pipeline and the introduction of group-based support staff.
Guo Yurong said that all university directors should make joint efforts to excel in providing assistance. She encouraged the Huizhou College leaders to take flexible and effective measures to meet the needs of Huizhou College through planning assistance, discipline development assistance, and the development of a talent pipeline. Guo Yurong also spoke of the importance of providing assistance for scientific research and technology transformation, in order to promote the development of higher education in Huizhou.
Huizhou College President Peng Yonghong introduced the development of Huizhou College to the SUSTech leaders. He expressed the hope that in addition to the traditional strengths of normal education, he could focus on science and engineering in the future. He was particularly keen on developing education in areas such as electronic information and the petrochemical industry to help improve Huizhou economically and socially. Mr. Peng Yonghong hopes that SUSTech would help Huizhou College develop and put together the key disciplines for such a project, the construction of degree sites and the further training of young teachers.
Following the meeting, the group continued their discussion over a working lunch.
