On February 28th, Claire Bartholomew, the Head of International Office of the Arts University Bournemouth, Dan Meyer, the International Office Admissions Manager, and Li Junle, the China Region Admissions Director, visited the SFD. This visit marks the opening of a new chapter in bilateral educational collaboration and exchange.

Dean Gao Peng extended a warm welcome to Claire and her delegation, providing a comprehensive overview of the institute's development history, academic programs, educational philosophy, and strategic roadmap. Both sides engaged in extensive and productive discussion on on topics such as faculty-student mobility, and collaborative research initiatives, identifying key synergies to establish a robust foundation for future strategic partnerships.

That afternoon, Ms. Claire Bartholomew, Head of the International Office, and Mr. Li Junle hosted an insightful sharing session for SFD students, detailing academic and cultural experiences in the UK while spotlighting a newly launched collaborative postgraduate dual-degree program. The program offers global learning exposure to broaden participants' academic perspectives and advance professional skill sets. The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A segment, sparking enthusiastic dialogue between speakers and attendees.

During their visit, the delegation toured the Science and Engineering Complex and the Delonix Regia Psychological Service Center at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus. The two institutions have pledged to deepen collaboration in educational resource sharing and talent development, aiming to jointly advance design education innovation and expand global opportunities for students.