OUSL Delegates explore possibilities for closer links with Chinese Educational Institutions

The OUSL delegation, which consists of Dr. Prasad Senadheera, Director of the International Relations Unit (IRU), and Dr. Sunil S. De Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), visited several educational institutes in Sichuan Province, China, from June 17th to 22nd. The visit provided valuable insights into the Chinese education system, particularly at the high school and college levels. The trip offered numerous opportunities for networking with educators and professionals in China, paving the way for potential collaboration in the field of education. Reflecting on their time in Sichuan Province, the OUSL delegates recognized the prospects for collaboration and the benefit of understanding how Chinese development is progressing while maintaining traditional roots. Their firsthand observations of China’s cultural values and approach to modernization have deepened their appreciation and understanding of this dynamic society. Overall, the visit to Sichuan Province has opened up new avenues for collaboration and exchange, paving the way for a more interconnected and mutually beneficial relationship between OUSL and educational institutions in China.

The Chinese reports about this visit can be viewed here:

https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1802827265129827076&wfr=spider&for=pc

IRU
22, June 2024