On November 2nd, SONG Baoru, the Party Secretary of Shanghai Maritime University, led a delegation to visit our school for research. During the visit, both parties exchanged gifts and engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as faculty development. GAO Yan, the Secretary of the School Party Committee, and GAO Wanxin, the Deputy Secretary of the HEU Party Committee, attended the symposium.
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GAO Yan extended a warm welcome to SONG Baoru and the delegation, providing a brief introduction to HEU's distinctive features and advantages in the educational model. GAO Yan expressed the hope for further enhancement of mutual visits, strengthened cooperation, and greater achievements in areas such as faculty development, contributing to the collective construction of a maritime power.
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SONG Baoru briefly introduced the historical development of Shanghai Maritime University. He expressed admiration for Harbin Engineering University's illustrious educational traditions, excellent conditions, outstanding characteristics, and profound cultural heritage. SONG Baoru hoped for increased mutual visits and exchanges to elevate the collaboration to higher levels, contributing to the progress of both institutions.
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