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ACCELERATING RESEARCH AND IMPACT
MOU with Shenzhen Open University
to deepen inter-university cooperation
Lingnan University (LU) and Shenzhen Open University (Shenzhen OU) on the Mainland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen inter-university cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The MOU was signed by Prof Joshua Ka Ho MOK, LU’s Vice-President and Mr XIONG Kun, Vice- President of Shenzhen OU at the signing ceremony conducted online in July 2021.
In his address, Prof Mok expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Shenzhen OU for their recognition and support and said, “the MOU strengthens cross-border collaboration and learning. This agreement aligns with our strategy to offer multiple research and learning venues for the Lingnan community. We are delighted to partner with Shenzhen OU to further contribute to the development of the Greater Bay Area by nurturing talents and conducting cutting-edge research together.”
The ceremony was witnessed by senior management from both universities, including ZHONG Zhihong, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Shenzhen OU; Dr CHEN Heng, Director of the Department of Educational, Science and Technology Affairs, the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR; Dr Frankie King Sun LAM, Associate Dean of LU’s School of Graduate Studies; Dr Frank LAM, Senior College Lecturer of Lingnan Institute of Further Education and representatives from the New Seedling International Cultural Exchange Institute.