Research collaboration and coursework articulations in STEM with QUT
On 24th April 2023, a senior delegation from the (QUT) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science visited the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ with the purpose of exploring opportunities for collaborative research and possibilities of articulation arrangements in coursework programs in the fields of Science, Information Technology, and Engineering. They engaged in productive dialogues with key stakeholders at the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´, including faculty members and academic administrators.
The QUT delegation included Professor Troy Farrell, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor the Head of the School of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering, Professor , the Head of the School of Civil and Environment Engineering, Professor , Head of the School of Information Systems, Associate Professor , the Academic Lead for Learning and Teaching in the School of Computer Science, Associate Professor from the Faculty of Engineering, Ms Marina McKeague, the Client Manager of the International Office, and Ms Malshani Perera, Country Manager of the International Office, QUT. Representing the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ were the Acting Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor , Dean of the Faculty of Science, Senior Professor , Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Professor , Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Professor , Registrar of the university Mr. KAS Edward, the Director of the International Office, Professor , as well as the Heads of Departments from the Faculty of Technology and other staff members. In addition, QUT alumni Dr , Dr. , and Dr. were also in attendance at the meeting.
The visit was an exciting opportunity for both institutions to exchange ideas and forge partnerships that would benefit students, faculty, and the wider community. UOC and QUT have a joint Ph.D. agreement that enables ongoing collaboration between the two institutions, and this agreement will remain in effect until June 2026.
