HEC, Chinese varsity intend collaboration

Sign docuement to collaborate for academic and research linkages

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Southeast University (SEU), China have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate for academic and research linkages, a statement said in Thursday.

The document was signed by Executive Director HEC Dr Fateh Marri and Prof Zheng Jiamao, Vice President, SEU during a meeting of Chinese delegation comprising delegates from SEU and China Road and Bridge Corporation with HEC management held at the Commission Secretariat, the statement said.

According to the LOI, both sides would work out ways to advance exchange and collaboration in the fields of education, culture and provide better opportunities for faculty members and students.

The activities would include scholarships in identified disciplines, faculty exchange, joint seminars and conferences, students exchange as well as postdoctoral opportunities at SEU.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 13^th, 2019.