Chinese graduates from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been reunited in Beijing to help launch the University’s 190th celebrations.
Attended by over 100 alumni and friends of the University, the event formed part of a week-long tour of the country by the University’s senior management to visit established partners and rubber stamp exciting new initiatives.
The Beijing event also included a joint fashion show between UCLan and the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology with the catwalk music produced by Chinese students studying on the UCLan’s BA (Hons) Music Production.
Commenting on the alumni reunion, UCLan’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Liz Bromley said: “For over 30 years the University has enjoyed and excellent relationship with universities and colleges across China.
“Thousands of Chinese students have made the long trek to Lancashire to make Preston their home and those who attended our 190 alumni celebration event have great memories of their time spent at the University and the welcoming nature of the city’s local community.
“We are hoping to welcome some of them back to Preston later this year when many of our longstanding international partners will join us for our Founders’ Day celebrations.”
The University’s tour of China also saw officials meet with their counterparts at Hebei University to discuss the ongoing development of the partners’ joint School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries. The School now has 650 students and will reach its full capacity of 800 in the coming academic year.
Already 65 students have completed part of their programme in Preston with future opportunities now agreed for students to study at postgraduate level.
