EWIE Visits Queen Mary University of London and Concludes a Collaborative Project Agreement

On September 11, 2025, Mr. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), led a delegation to visit Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), a century-old prestigious institution in the UK. In-depth discussions were held with the university’s core management team regarding future educational cooperation, resulting in multiple collaborative agreements and laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive advancement of subsequent educational partnerships between the two parties.

 

EWIE President WANG Wei and Queen Mary University of London representatives in a group photo

The meeting was attended by Mr. Lee Wildman, Global Partnerships Director at QMUL; Ms. Jane Wallis, Director of Global Online Partnerships (online); Ms. Jenny Zhou, Deputy Director of International Admissions & International Affairs; Mr. Ceri Bevan, Deputy Director of China Online Partnerships (online); Ms. Patty Wang, East Asia Regional Manager; and Ms. Eva Guo, Senior Admissions Manager for China. Their attendance underscored the university’s high regard for this visit.

 

Queen Mary University of London

During the talks, both sides engaged in detailed and productive discussions on various collaborative topics. They confirmed the signing of a full-project agency agreement, establishing a close cooperation mechanism for promoting educational programs and facilitating student enrollment, thereby creating a streamlined pathway for students to study at Queen Mary University of London. Additionally, the university formally recognized EWIE’s foundation programs, IFC and IPMP, and agreed to collaborate to ensure students’ smooth progression to overseas institutions.

Furthermore, the discussions covered both short-term and long-term collaborative projects. Preliminary consensus was reached on a 2+2 joint education model, and further research will be conducted on the “Scholars Hub” program to jointly promote the cultivation of high-level talents.

This meeting not only clarified the direction for future cooperation but also yielded a series of collaborative achievements. The implementation of these initiatives will effectively facilitate resource sharing and complementary advantages in the field of international education, injecting new momentum into the cultivation of outstanding talents with global perspectives and competitiveness.

EWIE Visits University of Southampton to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

On September 10, 2025, Mr. WANG Wei, President of East and West International Education Group (EWIE), led a delegation to the University of Southampton, a leading UK institution. The group held productive meetings with the university’s senior leadership to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.

 

Group photo of President WANG Wei and representatives from the University of Southampton

The partnership between EWIE and the University of Southampton has flourished for over twenty years. Throughout this long-standing relationship, the two sides have maintained strong collaboration in areas including international program development, student training, and placement, consistently nurturing globally minded talents.

Both parties recognized the significant potential for Sino-UK cooperation in international education. As a top-tier research university, the University of Southampton excels in academic development, research innovation, and educating students with international competitiveness. EWIE brings extensive experience in international education services, with well-established recruitment channels, student development systems, and comprehensive overseas support. Building on this, the two sides agreed to expand their collaboration to include strategic initiatives such as student recruitment, curriculum integration, joint program development, employability training, and advanced talent cultivation.

ZoePresident WANG Wei with Mark, Deputy Director of the International Office, and Zoe, Regional Recruitment and Partnerships Manager

The meeting established a strong foundation for a long-term and stable partnership. In addition to broader strategic alignment, both sides discussed concrete collaboration avenues, including foundation programs (IFC and IYO), short-term study abroad opportunities, global employability initiatives, and doctoral program partnerships.

 

President WANG Wei in discussion with Mark, Deputy Director of the International Office

President WANG Wei commented, “Our enhanced collaboration with the University of Southampton is a key part of our global strategy and an important effort to create more opportunities for students to access world-class education. For over two decades, we have worked together to help students pursue their dreams at renowned universities. We look forward to partnering with more leading institutions worldwide to develop a new generation of talents with international perspectives and global competence.”

 

President WANG Wei and Ms. Rocchina Covucci from the University of Southampton Business School