On October 21, the Shanghai International Fashion Education Center (SIFEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of East Anglia (UEA) for a 2+2 program, marking a deeper collaboration in higher education. This partnership aims to enhance educational exchange and provide students with global academic resources and development opportunities.

Key participants at the signing ceremony included:

•Tim Xu 丨 Vice President, SIFEC  

•Sophia Liu 丨 Dean of International School, SIFEC  

•Professor Steven McGuire丨UEA Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)

•Karen Blackney丨Associate Director, UEA Global

•Tim Hubbard丨UEA Head of East Asia Recruitment and Partnerships

•Jeremy qian丨UEA China country manager

Key Remarks

Vice President Tim Xu introduced SIFEC's development and programs, emphasizing that the MOU would strengthen future cooperation and offer more exchange opportunities for students. Professor Steven McGuire thanked SIFEC for its hospitality, noting the potential for collaboration across various fields. He also expressed interest in welcoming UEA faculty and students to SIFEC.

The signing of this MOU has solidified the partnership between SIFEC and UEA,

offering students access to diverse educational resources and helping both universities improve educational quality while nurturing globally competitive talent.