After the first cooperation agreement, the University of Sopron has expanded its international ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shandong Jiaotong University in China on the 12th of September, 2024.
The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two institutions, covering areas such as student and faculty exchange programs, joint research projects, and cultural exchanges, as well as the establishment of a Confucius Institute.
In addition to signing the MoU, the University of Sopron and Shandong Jiaotong University exchanged introductions of their institutions, faculties, and research areas. Shandong Jiaotong University also extended an invitation to the University of Sopron to participate in the China-CEEC Industry-Education Integration Dialogue and China-CEEC Education and Industry Cooperation and Exchange Conference in October.
Participants from the Shandong Jiaotong University, China:
- Weijin Kong: President of Shandong Jiaotong University
- Quingkai Zeng: Director of Strategic Planning & Discipline Construction Department, Shandong Jiaotong University
- Yu Ma: Director of International Office, Shandong Jiaotong University
- Wei Li: Dean of Automotive Engineering School, Shandong Jiaotong University
- Guangyuan Zhang: Dean of Information Science & Electrical Engineering School, Shandong Jiaotong University
- Tian Rui: Central and Eastern Europe - China Cooperation Development Association (In Hungary), representative
Participants from the University of Sopron, Hungary:
- Prof. Dr. Ferenc Lakatos: Vice-rector for Research and Foreign Affairs
- Dr. habil. Kornél Czimber: Vice-dean for Research and Foreign Affairs at the Faculty of Forestry
- Katalin Linda Krajczár-Sári: Leading International Coordinator
- György Szili-Török: Head of Sales at the Innovation and Corporate Relations Office
- Endre Schiberna: Head of the Economics Department at the Forestry Research Institute
- Dr. Nóra Tünde Lange-Enyedi: Research Fellow at the Faculty of Forestry
The partnership between the University of Sopron and Shandong Jiaotong University is a strategic alliance that offers numerous benefits for both institutions and their respective communities.
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