Recently, NMU President Hu Zhibin led a delegation on an official visit to Australia and Singapore. Accompanying the delegation were representatives from the Office of Human Resources, the Department of International Cooperation & Exchange, the State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, the School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
During their visit to Sydney, Australia, President Hu and his delegation visited Macquarie University and Western Sydney University, where they met with the leadership of both universities and representatives from their respective medical schools. The discussions focused on expanding collaborations in medical education and scientific research. Both parties reached a preliminary agreement to strengthen cooperation in nursing, rehabilitation medicine, and health economics, laying a solid foundation for future academic exchanges and talent collaboration.
As part of the visit, President Hu attended the NMU Sydney Alumni Association Gathering. He provided an update on the university’s recent developments, and alumni expressed their pride in their alma mater’s achievements while extending their best wishes for the upcoming 90th anniversary celebration. At the event, President Hu, in his capacity as the association’s president, presented the association’s flag tothe overseas chapter.
In Singapore, the delegation visited Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). At NTU, President Hu engaged in in-depth discussions with the medical school leadership on medical education and international cooperation mechanisms. Both sides reached a consensus on multi-dimensional collaboration, including faculty and student exchanges, research partnerships, and the expansion of clinical cohort studies, with the aim of jointly enhancing the core competitiveness of both universities in the fields of medical-engineering integration and talent cultivation. The delegation also toured NTU’s Medical Teaching Simulation Center and Medical Library.
At the National University of Singapore, President Hu met with leaders from NUS Medical School, as well as multiple other faculties and principal investigators (PIs), to discuss frontier topics such as biomedical advancements, AI-driven innovations in education, and cutting-edge research initiatives. Both institutions expressed a shared interest in co-developing courses and fostering practical innovation. The delegation also visited the NUS Cancer Research Center and its affiliated National University Hospital, gaining firsthand insights into Singapore’s latest medical research achievements and clinical practices.
During the visit, the delegation also hosted high-level talent recruitment seminars at the University of Sydney and the National University of Singapore. President Hu provided a comprehensive overview of NMU’s recent progress and talent recruitment policies, including its full-cycle development programs. Attendees engaged in discussions regarding hiring conditions, career development opportunities, and research project applications, with the delegation addressing their inquiries in detail.
This visit has strengthened mutual understanding and friendships between NMU and higher education institutions in Australia and Singapore, creating new opportunities for future collaboration. NMU remains committed to its philosophy of open and cooperative education, continuously expanding international exchanges and partnerships to drive the advancement of medical education.
(Drafted by Huo Ran, Hu Benhui and Feng Gaoqian; Photos provided by Delegation Members; Reviewed by Wang Meilin and Chen Yun; Translated by Zhang Bei)
