During the visit to Frosinone Academy of Fine Arts (FAFA) in Italy, Prof. Liu Tieming and other members of the delegation were warmly received by Prof. Loredana Rea, President of FAFA. Discussions were held with Prof. Marco Roma, Director of the Art and Design Department, Professor Jacopo from the International Department, and selected faculty and student representatives. They explored topics such as student exchange programs, teacher visits, and academic exchanges, focusing on the operation and future development of student exchange projects. After the meeting, the delegation was invited to tour FAFA’s course exhibitions, engaging in discussions with students and teachers to understand the curriculum system and teaching methods. Additionally, they visited the studios, design rooms, and training laboratories to gain insight into FAFA’s collaboration with enterprises and its innovative teaching system. Discussions on further enhancing the quality of talent development took place on-site.

During the visit to Istituto Pantheon Design and Technology in Rome, Italy, Prof. Liu Tieming and other members of the delegation had friendly exchanges with Prof. Giulio Guidi, President of the institution. Prof. Liu Tieming provided a detailed introduction to HUHST’s development history, academic characteristics, and strengths. Both universities engaged in in-depth discussions on how to enhance cooperation and exchanges between their teachers. Meetings were held with Prof. Chiara Pincelli, Head of the Academic Department, Prof. Alice Cirillo, Head of the Graduate Division, and Prof. Renato Astolfi and Prof. Carlo Lacchia from the Design Department. Discussions covered topics such as student exchange and advanced training programs, continuing education and training, academic exchanges and collaboration. Following the meeting, the two universities signed a cooperation agreement.

During the visit to ESC Clermont Business School in France, Prof. Liu Tieming and other members of the delegation held friendly meetings with Prof. Richard Soparnot, President of the School, Prof. Anne Pats, Director of the Curriculum and Student Management Department, and Prof. Audrey Esteves, Director of the International Relations Department. The discussions focused on joint student training programs and continuing education and training projects. In-depth exchanges took place on talent development, curriculum design, teacher exchanges, research cooperation, and a cooperation agreement was signed.

The delegation also visited the Paris Collaboration Base of ESC Clermont Business School, engaging in discussions on discipline construction, university-enterprise collaboration models, and the construction of innovation and entrepreneurship teaching systems. This visit laid a solid foundation for in-depth cooperation and exchanges between the two institutions.

(Text by courtesy of the International Cooperation and Exchange Office)