The MoU between APSS and the Jahangirnagar University was signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The MoU between APSS and the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University was signed in Thailand
The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with universities in Asia. The MoUs set the stage for collaborative academic research, joint publications, staff and student exchange, and related opportunities.
The first MoU was signed between APSS and the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University (TU) in Thailand. Dr. Ben KU, Associate Professor of APSS and Director of the China and Global Development Network (CGDN), and Ms. Kan YIP, Assistant Director (Development and Partnership) of CGDN, visited TU on March 27, 2023 for this important occasion. Prof. Eric CHUI, Head and Professor of APSS, was also present online to witness the signing ceremony. This partnership holds great potential for joint research, roundtable discussions, joint seminars, student and staff exchange, and related collaborations between PolyU and TU.
The second MoU was signed between APSS and Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. On May 8, 2023, Prof. Eric CHUI and Prof. Rasheda Akhtar, Treasurer of JU, signed the MoU. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prof. Md. Nurul Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University, Prof. Sheikh Md. Monzurul Huq, Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Bashir Ahmed, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Tarana Begum, Chairman of the Department of Government and Politics, Dr. Md. Farid Hossain, and Dr. Mohammad Tarikul Islam from JU. Also, Dr. Herbary CHEUNG from APSS attended the signing ceremony. The MoU aims to establish research centers, facilitate collaborative academic research, joint publications, staff and student exchange, and related opportunities that would benefit both universities.
These MoUs demonstrate the commitment of APSS and PolyU in promoting international collaboration and advancing academic research. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with these esteemed institutions.
Online coverage:
The Financial Express - https://polyu.me/41dNIXn
JU news: https://juniv.edu/discussion/14458
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