On 24 June 2026, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Canada, held a meeting and signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen academic collaboration.
BNBU President Prof Chen Zhi (fourth from the left) signs a cooperation agreement with Vice President of Thompson Rivers University Ms Beihua Chadwick (third from the left)
During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities for cooperation in a range of areas. BNBU Associate Vice President (Global Engagement) Prof Huang Yu introduced the university’s distinctive development as the first liberal arts university jointly established by the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. Ms Beihua Chadwick, Vice-President of TRU, presented its strengths and international education initiatives.
The discussion focused on potential collaboration in several programmes, with both institutions expressing their commitment to maintaining close communication and advancing future partnership opportunities.
Representatives from the two institutions discuss potential cooperation
Representing BNBU were Prof Chen Zhi, Prof Huang Yu and Dr Darren Weng, Director of BNBU’s International Development Office. The TRU delegation included Ms Beihua Chadwick, Vice-President, and Mr Kevin Zhang, Student Recruitment Manager for Greater China.
Founded in 1970, Thompson Rivers University is a leading comprehensive public university in British Columbia, Canada, offering more than 140 on-campus programmes and over 60 online programmes.
From MPRO
Reporter: Cecilia Yu
Photo by Owen Li
