June Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of our Glasgow College, UESTC newsletter. We are tremendously proud of our partnership between the University of Glasgow and the University of Electronic Science and Technology (UESTC), Chengdu and we use this platform to share the latest developments and achievements of our Glasgow College UESTC community.

The newsletter highlights upcoming seminars and events, academic successes and student engagement, whilst providing a greater insight into our world-changing research and teaching, showcasing the work of the Centre For Educational Development and Innovation (CEDI).

Contact us if you have any stories you would like to submit to future newsletters:

eng-uestc-admin@gla.ac.uk

Hainan Cityscape and river
Hainan Cityscape and river

Full Steam Ahead for Glasgow College Hainan!

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

Hainan campus gets approval from the Chinese Ministry of Education and will welcome students in September

Group of Chinese students at Chengdu with balloons surrounded by trees
Group of Chinese students at Chengdu with balloons surrounded by trees

Staff Development: 'The Sage on the Side' - a Guest Lecture by Charlie Reis

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

Dr Lina Mohjazi hosted a staff development session with XJTLU Director and Associate Professor Charlie Reis, examining Chinese culture, pedagogy and student experience

Intense Impact carousel
Intense Impact carousel

Dr Yansha Deng talk on 'Intelligent Connectivity for XR-aided Teleoperation in 6G'

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

The James Watt School's CSI Research Group hosted Dr Yansha Deng from Kings College London for a talk on 6G and XR-aided Teleoperation

Stag against a city skyline
Stag against a city skyline

CEDI Seminar on HE & Sustainable Development Goals with Dr Wendy Purcell

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

CEDI recently invited participants to join their latest free online seminar in the 'Sustainability in Learning and Teaching' series.

Students smiling at a shared computer
Students smiling at a shared computer

Meet your Teacher - Dr Ahmad Taha

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

A warm welcome to one of our newest GC-UESTC staff members!

A view of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street
A view of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street

Student Engagement Stories

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

An online social event to chat about life in Chengdu and Glasgow, an interactive quiz on Scottish culture, and a chance to learn first-hand about the 2+2 experience!

students on campus
students on campus

University Level Teaching Excellence and Sensor Young Scientist Awards for Dr Qammer Abbasi

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

More awards in recognition of the continued excellence of one of our leading academics

studying on campus

Learning & teaching projects, seminars and publications

CEDI staff are extremely active in developing and conducting cutting-edge learning & teaching projects, publishing top-ranking articles, and sharing their work with the wider subject community.