【President Neng-fu Huang of STUST (right) and President Takashi Takada of Shunan University of Japan (left) exchanged carefully prepared souvenirs, symbolizing not only the strong friendship between the two institutions but also the promising prospects of future collaboration.】

STUST and Shunan University of Japan held a grand signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding on academic exchange and cooperation on February 11. The event was hosted by President Neng-fu Huang of STUST, along with Vice President Te-kuang Chou, Director of International Affairs Chi-zhou Wang, and the International Affairs Office team. Representing Shunan University in Japan were Chairman and President Takashi Takada, Vice President Professor Kiyota Hashimoto, and Umeda Katsuri, Director of the Department of Welfare in the School of Human Health Sciences. Both institutions aim to enhance academic research, faculty and student exchanges, and various other collaborative efforts through this partnership.

【President Neng-fu Huang of STUST (right) and President Takashi Takada of Shunan University of Japan (left) were exchanging silk banners, underscoring the deep friendship between the two universities and the anticipated fruitful outcomes of their cooperation.】

【Representatives from STUST and Shunan University of Japan were posing for a group photo following the signing of the memorandum of understanding on February 11. Attendees included President Neng-fu Huang, Vice President Te-kuang Chou, President Takashi Takada of Shunan Public University, Vice President Kiyota Hashimoto, Department Chair Umeda Katsuri of Shunan University, Director International Affairs Chi-zhou Wang, Department Chair Chiao-zhen Peng and Chair Zong-shian Yin, and Prof. Jun-wei Lu.】

Following the signing ceremony, representatives from Shunan University visited the STUST campus and engaged in discussions with Chairman Hsin-hsiung Chang. Both parties conducted an in-depth dialogue on future cooperation and expressed strong confidence in the partnership’s potential.

【During the signing ceremony, President Neng-fu Huang (right) and Vice President Professor Kiyota Hashimoto (left) exchanged souvenirs, symbolizing their commitment to jointly shaping a new era in education.】

President Neng-fu Huang emphasized that signing the memorandum of understanding with Shunan University of Japan marked a significant milestone in the international development of STUST. This collaboration will facilitate academic research, faculty and student exchanges, student mobility programs, academic conferences, and other initiatives, ultimately elevating the academic standing and global influence of both universities.

【President Neng-fu Huang (right) and Chair Umeda Katsuri of the Department of Welfare, Shunan University of Japan (left), were exchanging souvenirs, signifying a new chapter in the partnership between the two institutions.】

President Takashi Takada of Shunan University also expressed his enthusiasm for working with STUST. He recognized the university’s strengths across various disciplines and hoped that this collaboration would enable both institutions to learn from each other and grow together.

【Chairman Hsin-hsiung Chang of STUST welcomed President Takashi Takada and his delegation, exchanging meaningful souvenirs that symbolize their shared commitment to advancing education.】

The signing ceremony concluded successfully, with representatives from both institutions taking a commemorative group photo, marking the official beginning of their collaboration. Moving forward, STUST will continue to expand its international partnerships with prestigious universities worldwide, providing faculty and students with more opportunities for global engagement and fostering internationally competitive talent.

【Chairman Hsin-hsiung Chang of STUST and the delegation from Shunan University in Japan were posing for a group photo in front of the grand Pangbo Building, one of the university’s iconic landmarks, which symbolizes its growth and vitality.】

【The delegation from Shunan University in Japan was taking a group photo at the library of STUST, capturing the memorable moments of this academic exchange.】