On June 13th, Wang Hui, a Research Support Officer from the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Food Science at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland, accompanied by Li Peng, Deputy Director of UCC's Beijing Representative Office, visited Beijing Forestry University for an exchange. The visit was actively coordinated by the Office for International Relations, with leaders from both the College of Forestry and the Collge of Science participating.

The head of the Office for International Relations extended a warm welcome to the delegation from UCC, providing a detailed introduction to BFU's history, key disciplines, and strategic achievements in internationalization, and expressing the hope to elevate educational and research standards through global partnerships.Wang Hui then outlined UCC's academic strengths and specialties in biological, earth and environmental sciences, mathematical sciences, and physics, highlighting their focus on student programs and their strong intention to expand international collaborations. Leaders from the College of Forestry and the Collge of Science of BFU introduced their respective schools' backgrounds, distinctive academic developments, and experiences in international cooperation. They conveyed their anticipation for establishing deeper collaborations with UCC, aiming to foster significant advancements in academic research for both sides.

Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on potential future collaboration agreements, scientific research exchanges, faculty and student visits, joint training programs, and international project applications. Both sides expressed their commitment to actively promoting the implementation of these cooperative initiatives. They also shared a mutual desire for this visit to serve as a catalyst for further strengthening and deepening the partnership between the two universities.

UCC is recognized globally as a leading research institution, celebrated for its exceptional contributions to both teaching and research. The university has achieved remarkable results particularly in advanced domains like biotechnology, biomedical sciences, computer and information technology, food science, photonics, and nanotechnology. Additionally, UCC has been consecutively recognized as the preeminent "Green Sustainable" campus worldwide, underscoring its prestige in fostering sustainable development and environmental responsibility.

This exchange visit has significantly enhanced the mutual understanding and friendship between the two universities, establishing a solid groundwork for prospective collaborations. With the joint efforts, it is anticipated that this partnership will continue to generate successive breakthroughs and achievements, thereby contributing collectively to the thriving progression of international higher education.

Written by Gao Lu Shuang, Zhang Duo
Translated and edited by Song He
Reviewed by Yu Yangyang