Delegation of Newcastle University visited Xiamen University during 17th --25th October. As the only one college specializes in international cooperative education, International College played host to the delegation.

Dean of International College Zheng Tongtao had in-depth talks with delegation of Newcastle University in meeting room of Songen Buliding on Siming Campus on 20th October afternoon. Professor Zheng introduced the situation of teaching, scientific research,international exchange and cooperation of the college. After that, the two sides had further discussion on cooperative project of undergraduates and graduates, academic barriers, academic support mechanism and other aspects.

On 21st October morning, the delegation of Newcastle University visited the Xiangan Campus, mainly visited the International College in Kunlunan Building. The delegation took a spot investigation of basic teaching facilities, such as classrooms, teachers’ offices, studio, data center etc. accompanied by Professor Zheng. They highly affirmed the security situation of these facilities and the humanized, standardized and formalized management model.

Two days later, the delegation of Newcastle University which including Dean of Undergraduate Studies of Humanities and Social Sciences Simon Pallett and DeanofUndergraduate Studies of Science and Technology College Chris Phillips visited Xiangan Campus again. They observed the English teaching class and had a meeting with the students who were randomly selected. During the meeting, a large amount of aspects had been discussed, including study, life, teachers, student management and after-school activities etc. The delegation gave full recognition of the teaching quality, students’ English ability and their comprehensive quality of our college.

It is reported that the main purpose of this visit is to negotiate with Xiamen University on the topics about cooperation mode and other preparatory work. The delegation of Newcastle expressed their confidence towards the cooperation with Xiamen University has been largely increased through this spot investigation, and they will implement the preparatory work as soon as possible.