The first cohort of students from the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University's Joint Institute have graduated at a special ceremony.
Around 180 students from the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at South China Normal University (SCNU) received their degrees during the event held in Guangdong Province on June 19.
The students graduated from three four-year undergraduate BSc programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, and Business Management and Information Systems while friends and family watched on.
The Joint Institute, located on SCNU’s vibrant Foshan campus, was the result of long-established links between the two universities, having collaborated on joint programmes in Real Estate, Finance and Computing Science over almost 20 years.
The Joint Institute has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2021 reflecting its commitment to high-standard education and cutting-edge research.
Professor Peter Edwards, Acting Senior Vice-Principal said: “Having been involved from the earliest days of the design and planning of the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at South China Normal University, and as a Computer Scientist myself, it was wonderful to be able to join our new graduates as they celebrated the outcome of four years of hard work.”
Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) said: “The Joint Institute was set up after years of successful collaboration and partnership with SCNU and supports the University of Aberdeen’s ambitions to expand our international networks and partnerships.
“We have already seen excellent growth here, with students attracted to our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and industry engagement which ensures our graduates are well-prepared to tackle global challenges and drive future technological advancements. We look forward to its continuing success.”
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