In late April, Secretary Lan Qing of the CPC NMU Committee led a delegation to Australia and New Zealand for a series of exchange activitiesaimed at strengthening partnerships with universities and health education institutions across Oceania and further expanding international collaboration in medical education, disciplinary development, scientific research, and talent cultivation. The delegation included representatives from the School of Public Health, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, the Party Committee Office, and the Department of International Cooperation & Exchange.
During the visit to Australia, the delegation’s first stop was Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The delegation was warmly received by Margaret Sheil AO, QUT President, Mark Harvey,DeputyVice-Chancellor International, Jane Phillips, Executive Dean of the School of Nursing,Nick Brown, Executive Dean of the School of Clinical Sciences, and Glen Lichtwark, Executive Dean of the School of Public Health and Social Work, among others. The two sides held in-depth discussions on collaboration in key disciplines including public health, nursing, pharmacy, and clinical medicine. Extensive exchanges were conducted on future cooperation, culminating in the formal signing of a nursing cooperation agreement, which established a framework for practical collaboration in faculty and student exchanges, joint research initiatives, and curriculum co-development.
The delegation subsequently visitedMacquarie Universityin Sydney, where three thematic meetings were held with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, the School of Natural Sciences under the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the team led byLee-ann Norris, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Students). Both universities introduced their latest developments in disciplinary planning, talent cultivation, research priorities, and internationalization initiatives. In-depth discussions were conducted on medical education models, joint talent training, international education partnerships, and collaborative scientific innovation. The two sides also explored future cooperation opportunities in healthcare talent development, climate adaptation research, and innovation in medical education, further consolidating the foundation for sustained international collaboration.
During the visit, Secretary Lan Qing and the delegation also met with alumni representatives in Australia and New Zealand. In a warm and cordial atmosphere, Secretary Lan shared NMU’s recent achievements and reflected on the enduring bond and shared progress between the University and its alumni community. He sincerely invited overseas alumni to maintain close engagement with their alma mater and contribute to its future development. The alumni expressed great pridein NMU’s progress, extended gratitude for its longstanding support, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties, supporting NMU’s development, and serving as bridges for international exchange and cooperation.
In New Zealand, the delegation visited Kalandra Education Group for further exchanges. CEO and Principal Christine Clark warmly welcomed the delegation and engaged in in-depth discussions on innovation in health sciences education, healthcare service systems, and the professional development of elderly care services. Accompanied by Principle Christine Clark, the delegation visited Kākāriki Hospital, a partner institution of the Group, to gain insight into New Zealand’s integrated public-private healthcare system. The delegation also visited St. Andrew’s Village to learn about its mature model integrating healthcare and elderly care services. These visits provided valuable practical references for NMU’s emerging disciplines and educational reform in health management and elderly care.
The visit further expanded NMU’s international exchange network, enhanced its global engagement and visibility, and identified concrete areas for future collaboration with Queensland University of Technology, Macquarie University, and the Kalandra Education Group. It also laid a solid foundation for advancing cooperation in curriculum development, faculty exchanges, student mobility, and joint training programs. Moving forward, NMU will continue to strengthen partnerships with leading universities and healthcare institutions in Australia and New Zealand, build a stable, diversified, and sustainable international cooperation network, and support the high-quality development of medical education and research endeavors.
(Drafted by Wu Wei; Photographed by Liu Tingting; Reviewed by Chen Yun and Liu Jiyong; Translated by Zhang Bei)
