President of South China University of Technology leads delegation to visit UM

A delegation led by Tang Hongwu, president of South China University of Technology (SCUT), visited the University of Macau (UM) today (13 February) and was warmly received by UM Rector Yonghua Song. The two parties held in-depth discussions on deepening cooperation between the two universities.

Song mentioned that SCUT is an important partner of UM. The two universities have explored innovative practices in innovation and technology and talent cultivation , and have jointly established several Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratories. The two universities have also launched a dual bachelor’s degree programme, the first of its kind among universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He expressed hope that UM and SCUT will further deepen cooperation in various disciplines, especially science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with the aim of developing the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for innovation and technology as well as high-calibre talent.