The Australia China International Cultural Exchange Society (ACICES) was successfully launched at a ceremony held on 26 June 2010 at the Guangzhou Garden Hotel. The ceremony and exchange forum drew strong government support and appreciation.
The Deputy Consul- General of Australia, Consulate General Guangzhou, Mr. Jeff Turner, was present at the ceremony as the Guest of Honor and extended his congratulations in person. Mr. Turner emphasized in his speech that Australia’s relationship with China is critically important and strong people-to people links are a particularly important part of the robust and growing bilateral relationship. Mr. Turner also pointed out that, in terms of education, over 150,000 Chinese students enrolled in Australian institutions in 2009 and some 30,000 students studied for an Australian qualification in joint programs in China. This flow of students promotes closer people-to-people links and a better understanding of the cultures and societies of both countries. In conclusion, Mr. Turner expressed his expectation that ACICES would play an important role in the process of cultural and educational exchange and cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Jianbo Ma, Lifelong Honorary Patron and Chairman of ACICES, Vice Chairman of Dalian Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce, President of Overseas Chinese Association and Deputy to the People’s Congress, Professor Gary Martin, Honorary Chairman of ACICES and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Murdoch University and Dr. Katherine Su Nie, Justice of the Peace and founding President of ACICES, expressed in their speeches that ACICES is dedicated to promoting Australia China cultural and educational exchange. ACICES commits to cooperating with people from all walks of life in achieving its aims.
Distinguished guests of the ceremony, either present or sending congratulations letters, including the Western Australian (WA) Minister for Education and Tourism, CEO of the WA Department of Education Services, State Manager of the State Migration Centre, WA Small Business Development Centre, AustCham representative, People’s Government of Guangdong Province Inspector Advisor, Young Generation Committee of Department of Education of Guangdong and Enterprise Culture Association of Guangdong Province. 23 highly recognized universities attended the meeting. Over 100 academic professionals including Vice-Chancellors, Faculty Deans, Directors of Foreign Affairs Offices, Professors and education experts were present at the ceremony. Best practice in educational and cultural exchange and cooperation was discussed. Potential opportunities for cooperation were also explored. Additionally, Universities from the two countries exchanged ideas on mutual-supplementation of educational resources, establishing cooperation programs and academic staff training and exchange.
During the ceremony, South China University of Technology and Guangzhou University officially entered into articulation agreements with Murdoch University for the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering. Murdoch University was ranked 8th nationally for Research Intensity in the Australian Government’s Teaching and Learning Performance Fund in 2007. Guangdong University of Business Studies also formally signed an agreement for joint Masters programs with Curtin University of Technology, which has been included in the “The World’s top 200 Universities” by The Times Educational Supplement for 3 consecutive years. All these successful cooperation agreements add to the list of university cooperation programs successfully facilitated by ACICES since its foundation. Other universities present also explored cooperation opportunities and agreed on future directions.
The official launch ceremony of ACICES, and tangible cooperation agreements that resulted, was acknowledged to have been a great success.
Professor Gary Martin, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University, Chair of Perth Education City (PEC) Board, Honorary Chairman of ACICES is being interviewed by journalist from Guangzhou TV News Channel.
Dr. Katherine Su Nie, Justice of the Peace, President of ACICES is being interviewed by journalist from Guangzhou TV News Channel.
In the company of Australian Chinese Mr. Ma Jianbo (Lifelong Honorary Patron of ACICES, Vice Chairman of Dalian Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce, President of Overseas Chinese Association, Deputy to the People’s Congress) and Professor Gary Martin (Honorary Chairman of ACICES), Mr. Jeff Turner, Guest of Honor, Deputy Consul General of Australian Consulate General Guangzhou & Senior Trade Commissioner of Australian Government Australian Trade Commission enters the ceremony hall.
Mr. Jeff Turner is having a friendly conversation with Professor Gary Martin and Dr. Katherine Su Nie.
Professor Chen, Principal of Guangzhou University has a friendly talk with Australian Chinese Mr. David Nie, Principal of ACICES and Dr. Katherine Su Nie, President of ACICES.
On behalf of Australian Consulate General Guangzhou, Mr. Jeff Turner, Guest of Honor, Deputy Consul General of Australian Consulate General Guangzhou & Senior Trade Commissioner of Australian Government Australian Trade Commission is delivering a congratulation speech to the launch of ACICES.
Australian Chinese Mr. Ma Jianbo, Lifelong Honorary Patron of ACICES, Vice Chairman of Dalian Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce, President of Overseas Chinese Association, Deputy to the People’s Congress is delivering an opening address.
Professor Gary Martin, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University, Chair of Perth Education City (PEC) Board, Honorary Chairman of ACICES is delivering an address.
Dr. Katherine Su Nie, Justice of the Peace, President of ACICES is delivering an address.
Guests present and school delegates concentrate their attention on the speakers’ address.
Guests present and school delegates concentrate their attention on the speakers’ address.
During the launch ceremony, ACICES holds a concise but grand signing ceremony for South China University of Technology (SCUT) and Murdoch University. The signing ceremony comes to a complete success. Above is a photograph of Professor Luo, Dean of Continuing Education College of SCUT and Professor Gary Martin, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University.
During the launch ceremony, ACICES holds a concise but grand signing ceremony for Guangzhou University and Murdoch University. The signing ceremony comes to a complete success. Above is a photograph of Professor Chen, Principal of Guangzhou University and Professor Gary Martin, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University.
Major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates propose a toast to congratulate the successful launch of ACICES and express wishes on a promising prospect of Sino-Australian cultural and educational cooperation.
Photograph of major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates.
Photograph of major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates.
Photograph of major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates.
Photograph of major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates.
Photograph of major leaders of ACICES, guest present and school delegates.
Photograph of ACICES staff
During the feast, school delegates from China and Australia are having a lively talk with each other.
During the feast, school delegates from China and Australia are having a lively talk with each other.
During the feast, school delegates from China and Australia are having a lively talk with each other.
Mr. Bruno Delfante, Manager of State Migration Centre, Government of Western Australia (Left 2) and Ms. Zhu Xiaolin, Business Manager of China’s Business Representative Office, Government of Western Australia (Right 2) who were unable to attend to launch ceremony pay a special visit to our office and offer their congratulation on the successful ceremony. Above is a photograph of Mr. Bruno Delfante, Ms. Zhu Xiaolin, Dr. Katherine Su Nie, Justice of the Peace, President of ACICES and Mr. David Nie, Principal of ACICES. |
