Delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and delegation of Leshan Normal University discussed cooperation strategy
On May 26, a meeting between representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and representatives of Leshan Normal University took place in Minsk. The parties discussed interaction in the areas of education and specific specializations.
The delegation of Leshan Normal University included: Vice-Rector Wang Tianfei, Dean of the Faculty of Special Education Zhang Mei, Acting Deputy Head of the Educational and Methodological Management Office Liu Yaoyao, Deputy Dean of the Music Faculty Wu Yang, Lecturer of the Faculty of Philology and History Zhang Xiaocheng, and Head of the International Relations Department Deng Xin. The delegation was accompanied by Wang Peiyi, Associate Professor of the Department of Choral Music at the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented at the meeting by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Alesia Belko, Acting Head of the Education Internationalization Centre; and Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication, interpreter.
The main topic of the meeting was the development of interaction between the universities in the fields of pedagogy, inclusive education, biology, artistic design, mathematics and computer science, tourism services, economics and management. For the specializations presented, the parties discussed areas of cooperation, including online and offline teacher exchanges and academic visits, joint training of personnel in pedagogy, biology and other disciplines, joint supervision of master's students, and mutual appointment of scientific supervisors.
The universities also discussed the academic exchange program, GPA requirements for participation in the exchange, language of instruction and required language proficiency level, tuition fees, and curricula. Representatives of Leshan Normal University noted that they are ready to accept students from YKSUG on a priority basis. The topic of study programs at YKSUG for obtaining master's and doctoral degrees was raised, and discussions covered academic and credit requirements, language of instruction and proficiency level, curriculum, and support with document processing for admission.
The meeting concluded with an agreement that, under favorable conditions, the educational institutions will facilitate the establishment of inter-university partnership relations.
For reference: Leshan Normal University began its work in 1940 as the Leshan Provincial Normal School. In 1978, the educational institution was transformed into a college, and in 2000, it became one of the first in Sichuan Province to receive official university status. Its educational structure is organized through 17 specialized institutes.
In the QS Asian University Rankings, Leshan Normal University is in the group #1301–1400 of the best universities in Asia and ranks 604th in the East Asia region, while in the EduRank (world) ranking, it ranks 6651st among more than 14,000 assessed world institutions (2541st in Asia).
The international activity of Leshan Normal University is focused on the active integration of the university into the global educational and scientific space. Since 2001, the university has officially accepted foreign citizens, offering them both short-term Chinese language and culture courses and full-fledged English-language bachelor's programs. To date, the university has established strong partnerships with more than 42 foreign universities and research institutes around the world. This cooperation is expressed in regular teacher exchanges, internships, and joint research projects. A striking example of scientific cooperation is the Sino-French Wildlife and Ecosystem Health Management Laboratory (WiMEH), where Chinese and European scientists jointly study the unique ecology of the Mount Emei region.
