On the morning of August 22, Graham Wise, Director Int Development, Global Engagement at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, visited for discussions and exchange. Zhu Lei, a member of the Party Committee and Vice President of the university, attended the meeting along with representatives from the International Exchange Office, the School of Sports Medicine, the journal editorial team, and teacher representatives.

Zhu Lei extended a warm welcome to Graham Wise, emphasizing that in the context of globalization, educational cooperation plays a key role in broadening students’ international perspectives, fostering cultural understanding, and promoting academic exchanges. He expressed hope that this visit would serve as an opportunity to deepen collaboration between the two institutions in areas such as open education, academic exchange, and faculty visits, paving the way for mutual trust and win-win outcomes.

Zhu Lei extended a warm welcome to Graham Wise, emphasizing that in the context of globalization, educational cooperation plays a key role in broadening students’ international perspectives, fostering cultural understanding, and promoting academic exchanges. He expressed hope that this visit would serve as an opportunity to deepen collaboration between the two institutions in areas such as open education, academic exchange, and faculty visits, paving the way for mutual trust and win-win outcomes.

During the meeting, both parties engaged in comprehensive discussions on the specific disciplines, forms of cooperation, and terms related to joint educational programs. They agreed to expedite the finalization of a memorandum of cooperation and the signing of a formal agreement, advancing the collaboration between the two universities.