Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura, Vice Provost (International) of University of Calgary visited CUHK(SZ) on 4 July 2017 to explore the possibilities of developing joint degree programs and research collaboration in the areas of Engineering and Business. Prof. Ruwanpura was received by Prof. Yangsheng Xu, President; Prof. Jesús Seade, Associate Vice President for Global Affairs; Prof. Changwen Chen, Dean of School of Science and Engineering; Prof. Wei Xiong, Dean of School of Management and Economics; and other representatives.

Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura and Prof. Yangsheng Xu

The University of Calgary is a publicly funded research-intensive university founded in 1966, with 14 faculties offering more than 250 academic programs, and more than 50 research institutes and centres.  As one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, UCalgary combines the best of university tradition with the city of Calgary’s vibrant energy and diversity. In 2016, UCalgary was ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.