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