City uni creates new Chinese connection
Educational partnership for students
An educational partnership between Stirling University and a university in China commenced this week.
The opening ceremony for Chengdu University – Stirling College (CDUSC) took place on Monday, September 6 in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
The partnership enables students to study degrees in Sports Studies (BA (Hons)), Data Science (BSc (Hons)) and Digital Media (BA (Hons)), awarded from both universities.
Graduates will receive two degrees – one from Stirling and one from Chengdu – at the end of four years of study, providing they fulfil the academic requirements for each institution.
The students will also have the option to pursue study at Stirling both as part of their undergraduate programme or for a postgraduate programme, once circumstances allow.
University of Stirling principal and vice-chancellor professor Sir Gerry McCormac, said: “The University of Stirling is an international university with a pioneering spirit and global reputation for high-quality teaching and research – and we are driven to build global partnerships with likeminded institutions across the world.
“We have strong links with China – including existing relationships with the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hebei Normal University – and I am incredibly proud that we’re able to add the prestigious Chengdu University to that list.
“Chengdu and Stirling share values of excellence and innovation, and a belief that international education and collaboration can help build a better world.
“With our combined strengths, I know this partnership will go on to achieve great things, not only for our students and staff, but for communities and societies across the globe.”
Almost 900 Chinese students study at the University of Stirling, which counts 4500 Chinese graduates among its near 100,000 alumni, across 120 countries.
As well being known for sport, Chengdu is home to the Chengdu Panda Base, which has bred the largest population of captive giant pandas in the world.
Chengdu was the first designated UNESCO City of Gastronomy in Asia, and is also known for its opera and association with two famous Chinese poets - Li Bai and Du Fu.
Chengdu and Stirling share values of excellence and innovation, and a belief that international education can help build a better world Sir Gerry McCormac