On October 18, a delegation from Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), led by President Andreas Timm-Giel, visited Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS).
At the meeting, Ouyang Zheng, Dean of Tsinghua SIGS, welcomed President Timm-Giel and his delegation. He highlighted Tsinghua SIGS’s role in advancing Tsinghua University’s strategic presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and its commitment to internationalization, interdisciplinary education and innovation. He expressed hope that the visit would pave the way for closer collaboration in talent development and research, creating new opportunities for both institutions.
President Timm-Giel spoke highly of Tsinghua SIGS’s achievements and international outlook. He introduced TUHH’s research strengths and international development strategy, noting the strong potential for collaboration in engineering disciplines, including electronics, materials science and digital technologies. He expressed hope that the agreement would foster closer faculty and student exchanges, encourage joint efforts to tackle emerging technological challenges, and support the development of globally minded, innovative talent.
Signing of the student exchange agreement
The student exchange agreement was signed by Ouyang Zheng and Andreas Timm-Giel on behalf of their respective institutions. Under the agreement, the two sides will establish regular student exchange programs and short-term exchange opportunities, providing students with broader access to cross-border learning and exploration of cutting-edge technologies.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured the campus and the laboratories, accompanied by Ouyang Zheng.
Group photo during the campus tour
SIGS representatives from the Office of Global Affairs, the Office of Research, the Institute of Materials Research, and the Institute of Data and Information participated in the discussions.
Representatives from both institutions hold discussions发布
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), founded in 1978, is a renowned German university recognized for its strengths in engineering sciences, technological innovation and industry-academia collaboration.
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Source from the Office of Global Affairs
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