16 June 2026
On 16 June, the University of Sunderland in London proudly welcomed a senior delegation from Guangdong University of Education (GDUE), led by Weihua Ma – Executive President.
GDUE is one of China’s established higher education institutions with over 16,000 students and strong academic provision across engineering and computer science disciplines.
The visit formed part of GDUE’s official UK tour to both the Sunderland and London campuses, reinforcing an already successful partnership built on long-standing collaboration and recently formalised through joint “3+1” dual degree and accelerated postgraduate programmes.
The visit was led by Associate Professor Dr Geoff Paul and Jelena Miljanic, who delivered a strategic presentation highlighting the London campus’s range of contemporary academic programmes underpinned by employability, advanced learning technologies, and global partnership development.
During their time in London, delegates engaged in a comprehensive campus visit showcasing the University’s cutting-edge facilities, including the Simulation Centre, the LGEG Fintech Lab, and modern teaching environments.
These interactions provided valuable insight into the student learning experience and the innovative delivery of industry-focused programmes.
“We were delighted to welcome Guangdong University of Education to the University of Sunderland in London, and we look forward to exploring opportunities for future programme development.”
Associate Professor Dr Geoff Paul
Senior representatives from GDUE, including institutional leadership and heads of key academic departments, used the visit to deepen discussions on the future development of joint programmes, student mobility, and expanded academic collaboration.
This successful engagement underscores the University of Sunderland’s commitment to internationalisation and its growing reputation as a collaborative partner of choice within the global higher education landscape.
“We were delighted to welcome Guangdong University of Education to the University of Sunderland in London, and we look forward to exploring opportunities for future programme development.” - Associate Professor Dr Geoff Paul.