President Liu Gonghui extended his warmest welcome to honoured guests. He pointed out that BISTU is very competent in the area of electronic information, modern manufacturing and Opto-mechatronics-electric integration, knowledge management, and technology economy. Joint doctoral degree programmes and research collaboration would be mutual beneficial. With regard to the links with MiU, President Liu Gonghui was very positive with the fruitful cooperation between both universities. He viewed MiU as one of the key global partners of BISTU and hoped that further expansion could cover doctoral degree programmes, joint research projects, and faculty visit.

Professor Anders Söderholmmade an introduction to MiU, with focuses on research institutes and doctoral degree programmes. As one of 12 public comprehensive universities in Sweden and key partner of BISTU, MiUoffers its students well-designed learning environment with solid foundation of research. It has become a major destination of studying abroad for students from China, US and EU. He said MiU would explore to expand the cooperation with BISTU in a variety of areas and on different levels.

Details on doctoral programmes, research achievements and the on-going projects were introduced by Prof. Hans-Erik Nilsson, Dean of School of Science, Technology and Media, and Prof. Susanna Öhman, Dean of School of School of Human Sciences. MiU owns a number of high-level research institutes. Internationally recognized achievements have been made in the area of industrial information technology and digital service, banking and insurance, media and communication, risk and crisis management, enterprise management and business development.

BISTU and MiU are currently continuing to promote 3+1 undergraduate exchange programmes. Students participating in the exchanges are waived of tuition fees on both universities. Feedback from students showed that they have not only improved their language proficiency, but also learned a lot in other aspects, which has offered great help with their future life and career planning.

Prof. Liu Xiaohe, Dean of BISTU School of Automation introduced the School. Prof. Su Zhong, Dean of School of Information and Communication Engineering offered an introduction to research and joint doctoral degree programmes at the School. In addition, both universities explored feasibilities of conducting cooperation in the area of business, economics, management, and humanities. Both parties agreed to establish a long-term sustainable relationship, starting from faculty visiting each other and expanding to full exchange and communication in undergraduate teaching and learning.

MiU delegation members also included Ms. CathrineGladh, International Officer of School of Science, Technology and Media and Ms. Monica Nyholm, International Officer of School of Human Sciences. Professor Lu Jing, Director of BISTU International Cooperation Department was present at the meeting and discussion.