To further deepen the UPS internationalization development strategy, promote high-quality international cooperation, and build a global work pattern for Beihang University, from November 5thto 11th, a delegation led by WANG Yunpeng, President of Beihang University, visited France, Germany and other countries. The delegation visited universities, laboratories, enterprises, etc., exchanged views with relevant high-level talents, and visited Beihang alumni representatives and Beihang students abroad. HONG Guanxin, director of Zhongfa Aviation Institute, and heads of Beihang University’s Academic Affairs Department, International Cooperation Department and other departments accompanied.
This university-level visit achieved fruitful results. WANG Yunpeng, on behalf of the university, signed a memorandum of cooperation in the level of university and student exchange agreement with theÉcole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile, athe Memorandum of Understanding for joint education with the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA), a memorandum of cooperation in the level of university and student exchange agreement with the INSA Toulouse, and a student exchange agreement with the INSA Rouen Normandie, further consolidating and expanding comprehensive and multi-level international cooperation and promoting the high-quality education of the Hangzhou International Campus.
In Toulouse, France, WANG Yunpeng together with his delegation visitedthe laboratory of Aeronautical Computer Human Interaction,Bloc Simulateur, and thelaboratory of Voilière Drone at École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC). He met with ENAC President Olivier CHANSOU and signed auniversity-level memorandum of understanding for educational cooperation and a student exchange agreement. The two parties had deep discussion on joint education, expanding channels for exchanges between the Zhongfa Aviation Institute and enhancing research cooperation.
An Agreement Signedby WANG Yunpengand ENAC President Olivier CHANSOU
Visiting the ENAClaboratory of Aeronautical Computer Human Interaction
In addition, WANG Yunpeng and his delegation met with the representatives of Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) Group,including Bertrand RAQUET,Chairman of the Groupe INSA and President of INSA Toulouse, Frédéric FOTIADU, the Presidents of INSA Lyon, Vincent BRUNIE,President of INSA Rennes, Mourad BOUKHALFA,President ofINSA Rouen Normandie, Romuald BONÉ,President ofINSA Strasbourg, and Armelde la BOURDONNAYE, President of INSA Hauts-de-France. In the meeting, bothparties discussed the training programs, curriculum setting, and faculty resources related to the educational cooperation between the twoparties. WANG Yunpeng, on behalf of the university, signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperative education with the Groupe INSA, auniversity-levelmemorandum of understanding for cooperation andastudent exchange agreement with INSA Toulouse, and a student exchange agreement with INSA Lyon.
WANG Yunpeng signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperative education with Bertrand RAQUET, President of the Groupe INSA andPresident of INSA Toulouse
WANG Yunpeng signed a cooperation agreement with Frédéric FOTIADU, President of INSA Lyon
WANG Yunpeng took a group photo with the 6 Presidents of the Groupe INSA
In Munich, Germany, WANG Yunpeng and his delegation visited the Technische Universität München, where they met and exchanged ideas with Thomas F. HOFMANN, President of theTechnische Universität München. They discussed the collaboration between the two universities in talent cultivation, scientific research, and other areas in detail and signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the level of university, while makinga practical discussion on promoting joint curriculum development, co-supervision of doctoral students, and deepening collaboration with the industry. Subsequently, WANG Yunpeng andthe delegation paid a visit to Donald Bruce DINGWELL, an academician of the European Academy of Sciences, an academician of the Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften and theDirector of the Department for Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Yan LAVALLÉE, the Executive Director.They also toured the high-temperature laboratory, EMPA laboratory, rock and mineral laboratory, among others and reached an agreement with Professor DINGWELL on the exchange of academic research of space environment and earth sciences.
WANG Yunpeng signed a cooperation agreement with Thomas F. HOFMANN, President of the Technische Universität München
Visiting the Rock and Mineral Laboratory at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
During the visit to France, the delegation also conducted in-depth visits and research at relevant enterprises. WANG Yunpeng and his delegation visited the China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) European Office and Huawei France in Paris. LIU Wei, the Director of COMAC European Office, and GAO Jie, the Vice President of Huawei France, briefly introduced the business development of the two companies in France and Europe. Subsequently, WANG Yunpeng and his delegation visited the headquarter of Airbus in Toulouse and attended the launching ceremony of the Airbus Joint Scholarship Program. WANG Yunpeng hoped that all parties involved, including universities and enterprises, would further deepen practical cooperation in talent cultivation, personnel exchange, and other areas. He emphasized the importance of jointly promoting innovative models for cultivating outstanding engineers in the aviation field. WANG Yunpeng also encouraged collaborative efforts to propose a better "Sino-French solution" for the reform of cultivating outstanding engineering talents. XU Gang, Executive Vice President of Airbus and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus China, and Jean MONROY, Vice President of International Human Resources Transformation of Airbus, participated in the meeting andthescholarship launching ceremony.
Exchange with Jean MONROY, Vice President of International Human Resources Transformation of Airbus
During the visit, WANG Yunpeng and his delegation visited the Chinese Embassy in France and met with LU Shaye, Chinese Ambassador to France. The two sides exchanged ideas on the expansion of cooperation between Beihang University and France in science, education, and the humanities as well as deepening Sino-French cooperation in joint education. Ambassador Lu Shaye emphasized that aerospace and energywere important areas for practical cooperation between China and France. He noted that therewas a strong foundation and potential for development in educational cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Lu expressed his wishes to work together with Beihang University to promote exchanges between China and France, allowing the seeds of Sino-French and Sino-European friendship to take root in the hearts of both nations, especially among the youth. WANG Yunpeng highlighted thatthecooperationbetween Beihang University and French universitiesdated back to as early as 1985. Over the past 30 years, the university has established partnerships with 32 French institutions, including universities, research institutions, and businesses, laying a solid foundation for collaboration with France. Asthe year 2024 marksthe 60thanniversary ofthe establishment ofdiplomatic relations between China and France, Beihang University will continue strengthening comprehensive cooperation with relevant French universities in areas such as talent cultivation, scientific research, technology transfer, and joint education, totake Sino-French friendship to new heights.
Meeting with LU Shaye, the Chinese Ambassador to France
In Paris, WANG Yunpeng presided over a high-level talent exchange symposium, engaging in in-depth discussions with 12 Chinese experts from the education and technology sectors in France. During the meeting, WANG Yunpeng attentively listened to the opinions and suggestions of each expert, providing an overview of Beihang University's basic information and its talent recruitment policies. He emphasized that, in recent years, Beihang Universityhad not only accelerated the implementation of a talent-focused strategy, but also continuously optimized its mechanisms for attracting and nurturing talent. Since 2016, the university has organized fourteen sessions of the Vision Forum targeting overseas talent. Theuniversity also unrolled youth talent funding programs such as the youth elite talent support program tofoster innovative teams and provide competitive remuneration and living supports, All these measureareaimed at attracting a diverse pool of outstanding overseas talents for theuniversity to be listed in the"world-class universities and disciplines" initiative. Beihang University also expects various outstanding overseas talents would to know Beihang University, join the university, and contribute to its development and success.
Holding a high-level talent exchange symposium
Taking a group photo with the participating experts
WANG Yunpeng also held discussions with representatives of alumni in France and Germany. WANG Tairan, Vice President of the Beihang University Alumni Association in France, introduced the general situation of alumni in France. WANG Yunpeng emphasized that alumniwere valuable assets and resources for the university, and overseas alumni associationswere important platforms for the university's international cooperation and exchange. He indicated that continuous effortswere needed to strengthen connections with overseas alumni, gather their collective efforts for development, fully integrate high-quality resources from both home and abroad, and promote mutual success and progress between the university and its alumni.
WANG Yunpeng had discussions and a symposium with alumni representatives from the academic and business sectors in France
WANG Yunpeng took a group photo with the alumni representatives of Airbus
Taking a group photo with alumni representatives studying in Munich
In addition, WANG Yunpeng visitedthe dual degree students and exchange students of Beihang in France and Germany,. He inquired about their study, life, and work. Wang Yunpeng encouraged them to have ambitious goals, embrace a global perspective, cherish their time of learning, uphold their ideals and beliefs, and strive to grow into leaders with global competence.
WANG Yunpeng communicated with Beihang University students currently pursuing dual degrees at CentraleSupélec
Taking a group photo with Beihang University exchange students currently studying at the Technische Universität München
This visit is an important step taken by the university in implementing the strategy to promote global Beihang, charting the blueprint for international cooperation, and actively exploring a new journey in international partnerships. It is of great significance for the university's efforts to advance high-quality international cooperation and comprehensively enhance its capacity for internationalized education.
