On the morning of April 15, 2026, a delegation led by Prof. Stephen McArthur, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of University of Strathclyde, visited University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS). Prof. Wang Yanfen, Executive Vice President of UCAS, and Prof. Lin Xiao, Vice President of UCAS, met with the delegation respectively.
Prof. Wang Yanfen accompanied the delegation on a visit to the UCAS History Museum and introduced the University’s development, talent cultivation, and international cooperation. The visit offered a full overview of the accomplishments in integrating science and education of UCAS. Prof. Lin Xiao and Strathclyde delegation exchanged updates on the latest progress in international cooperation between the two universities and highlighted key developments. Prof. McArthur expressed his interest in strengthening collaboration with UCAS, particularly in student exchanges and joint research in engineering, as well as in other potential areas, with a view to cultivating globally minded talent. Both sides agreed to maintain communication on establishing an institutional partnership.
Following the meeting, Prof. Lin Xiao accompanied the delegation visited Sino-Danish College of UCAS. Representatives from School of Engineering Science, School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Sino-Danish College, and the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange attended the meeting.
Prof. Wang Yanfen introducing UCAS to Prof. Stephen McArthur
Group photo at Sino-Danish College
University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is a leading technological university in the UK. It is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering, with particular strength in biomedical engineering and innovation in medical technologies. Its physics research ranked among the top in the UK, while its programs in pharmacy and pharmacology, as well as humanities, social sciences and business, are also highly regarded.
Source: Office for International Cooperation and Exchanges
