November 2023
Exciting new international partnership will see enriched opportunities for staff and students
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- Exciting new international partnership could see enriched opportunities for staff and students

By Carrie Mok
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An exciting new collaboration between ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and Changsha Commerce and Tourism College could see opportunities to broaden horizons for both students and staff at both institutions.
Professor Michael Harkin, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and Cui Deming, President of Changsha Commerce and Tourism College signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s city centre campus on 26th October 2023
The Memorandum of Understanding aims to explore potential progression opportunities for courses delivered at both universities. Students will be recruited by Changsha Commerce & Tourism College and spend time in both Birmingham and Changsha, benefiting from the expertise, facilities and infrastructure of two renowned institutions. President Cui Deming stated, “ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, especially the Culinary Art Management programme has the expertise, professional kitchen facilities and the track record in the food industry, and training to be the ideal partner for Changsha Commerce & Tourism College.â€
At the end of the meeting, President Cui Deming presented Professor Michael Harkin a hand-embroidered nine-fish wall painting, which in Chinese culture is a symbol of best wishes for longevity, good prosperity and a prosperous, joyful existence.
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