2007 Activities
The University held a series of "Frontiers of Knowledge" Symposia including Berlin, London, Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou.
The University of Sydney has underlined its commitment to developing high level international links with a series of major events held in November 2007 in China.
The University of Sydney made significant strides towards forming a lasting relationship with China's two top universities, Peking University and Tsinghua University. Both universities hosted special "Sydney Days" in November 2007 to showcase research and student links.
"We have implemented different levels of interactions with the two universities, and have achieved a more comprehensive and stronger relationship," said Peter Dodd, the Director of International Projects.
In 2007 The University of Sydney held graduation ceremonies in Guangzhou and Beijing and a successful alumni reception in Beijing.
In other initiatives, a new Australia-China Centre for Research in Chinese Medicines (ACCRCM) was announced by NSW Premier Morris Iemma.
The Centre is to be established as joint collaboration between the University of Sydney and Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou to develop and examine the effectiveness of Chinese traditional medicines and work out how it can be integrated with Western medicine.
"Sydney has taken a decisive step towards acknowledging the importance of TCM and trying to make the most of its value for the rest of the world," said Professor Hearn.
One of Sydney University's newest international projects, the Confucius Institute, will be developed in partnership with Fudan University following the signing of an agreement in Shanghai between officials of the two universities. The new institute is expected to open early next year to promote a better understanding of Chinese language and culture to Australians.
The Faculty of Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding with another top university in Shanghai, Jiaotong University. The agreement covers a wide range of collaborations including student exchanges, joint research, joint symposia and bilingual teaching.
