.The Wuhan University delegation included:
- Prof. Mr. YUAN Yufeng, Vice President, Director of Medical Faculty
- Prof. Mr. NIE Jun, Dean of the Economics and Management School
- Prof. Ms. JI Li, Professor of the School of Journalism and Communication
- Mr. ZHANG Chen, Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs
Representing Loughborough University were:
- Prof. John Downey, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Climate Change and Net Zero, Professor of Comparative Media Analysis, Member of Academia Europaea
- Professor Aidan McGarry, Acting Dean, Loughborough University London, Professor of International Politics
- Dr. Anna Grosman, Director of Doctoral Programmes, Director of the MSc Digital Entrepreneurship
- Dr. Xiyu Shi, Senior Lecturer, Institute for Digital Technologies, Programme Director, Institute for Digital Technologies
- Dr. Tao Zhang, Reader, Institute for Digital Technologies, Programme Director of MSc Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations
- Mrs. Scarlett Du, International Officer of East Asia, Chinese partnership universities lead
During the visit, both sides highlighted their institutions' strengths and discussed potential areas for collaboration, including joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, and innovative educational programs. The fruitful discussions underscored a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and addressing global challenges.
"We are thrilled to host our esteemed colleagues from Wuhan University," said Prof. John Downey. "This visit marks a significant step towards enhancing our partnership and creating meaningful impact through collaborative efforts."
As both universities look to the future, we are dedicated to building a strong foundation for ongoing friendship and cooperation, paving the way for exciting possibilities that will benefit both institutions and our communities.