On the morning of October 14^th, Chris Crabot, Associate Director of the International Cooperation Office at Nottingham Trent University(NTU) in the UK, and Rachel Welton, Director of International Affairs at NTU, visited International College（IC）, Xiamen University(XMU). Mr He Haitao,Vice Dean of IC, Ms Wang Roujie, head of the English teaching and research group, Ms Huang Yufei of the professional teaching and research group, and other relevant staff warmly received them. The two sides held a held in-depth discussions and exchanges on further enhancing cooperation..

At the beginning of the meeting, Vice Dean He extended a warm welcome to the guests and expressed full affirmation of the productive outcomes achieved through the historical cooperation between the both sides. Mr. Chris Crabot and Ms. Rachel Welton provided a detailed introduction to the long-standing educational history and distinctive academic features of Nottingham Business School, conveying their strong expectation to elevate the bilateral cooperative programs to new heights. Subsequently,both sides engaged in an in-depth discussion on topics such as the sharing of teaching resources, joint course development, and faculty exchange. They aimed to achieve closer cooperation and mutual support in teaching, laying the foundation for future diversified cooperation in areas such as faculty exchange and short-term student exchange programs. Both sides agreed to further expand cooperation in the SQA program in International Trade and Business, building on the successful experience of the 2+2 cooperation in Art and Design and Fashion Management. They are committed to jointly enhancing the quality and influence of the program.

After the meeting, Chris Crabot and Rachel Welton delivered a fascinating presentation to our students. Chris Crabot began by introducing the development journey of NTU and the general situation of the Nottingham Business School. With vivid examples and interactive Q&A sessions, he sparked the students' strong interest in the university. Subsequently, Rachel Welton provided an in-depth interpretation of the high-quality curriculum system of Nottingham Trent Business School. Drawing on her rich teaching and work experience, she analyzed knowledge related to business leadership in detail. She also introduced the comprehensive learning and development support that the university offers to students. Following the lecture, the students actively raised questions and engaged in further discussions with the two professors on topics such as studies and study-abroad applications,etc.

It is worth noting that this year marks the first year that NTU has officially joined the SQA program. As a business school accredited with the “AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA” triple crown, NTU has expressed its expectation to reach out to more students through diverse channels. The university aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of its educational system and academic strengths, thereby attracting more students to pursue further studies at the university in the future.

This visit not only deepened the understanding and trust between the two universities but also pointed the way for future in-depth cooperation in talent cultivation and academic exchanges. It is hoped that the two universities will join hands to build a broader international education platform for students.