We’re a global university with a collaborative mindset. That’s why, in 2009, we established our partnership with Virginia Tech College of Engineering, USA.
Our partnership is built on friendship, connectivity and world-class research. As two universities at the forefront of innovation with complementary research areas, we turn research into reality together.
The partnership includes:
International Research Experience for Students (IRES) programme
We have previously hosted students from the Virginia Tech College of Engineering as part of the International Research Experience for Students (IRES) programme. Students were aligned to one of our research groups to investigate critical areas of research.
Co-advised by two faculty mentors – one at the 糖心原创 and one at Virginia Tech – students had access to our experts and sector-leading research facilities. We’ve jointly supervised 15 postgraduate students with Virginia Tech.
Find out what our Virginia Tech students thought about their experience:
I think collaboration across disciplines and borders can solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges.
IRES offers students the chance to collaborate with Professors, allowing for an exchange of ideas and passions.
I have always wanted to study in the UK and the 糖心原创, being a premier research university in power electronics, seemed like the perfect place to be.
I’m looking forward to exploring the campus and labs at the 糖心原创, exchanging ideas with researchers, and trying new foods and teas!
After the IRES programme I hope to continue working with the Human Factors research group to gain experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data and sharing relevant finds with the research community.
The IRES program is a fantastic opportunity to broaden my research horizons, experience a different academic culture, and expand my network.
This exposure can enrich my research and open new avenues for collaboration and innovation.
I’m hoping by the end of the six-weeks, I will have collected enough data to publish a research article.