QIU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shandong Drug and Food Vocational College (SDDFVC), marking the start of a strategic partnership to advance academic excellence, research collaboration, and international student mobility.
Located in the coastal city of Weihai, our latest partner institution was established in 1958 and was upgraded to a full-time, public higher vocational college in 2005. Building a curriculum around the pharmaceuticals, food, medical devices, health foods, cosmetics, and healthy ageing industry chain, SDDFVC has a record of producing over 100,000 skilled professionals for China’s medical and health industries.
Under the MoU, both institutions have agreed to focus on four key areas of cooperation:
- Student Exchange Programmes – enabling students to immerse themselves in diverse academic environments, cultures, and educational practices in both Malaysia and China.
- Employment Opportunities for Students – preparing graduates for global career prospects.
- Joint Research Projects – promoting knowledge sharing and fostering innovation in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, food sciences, and health.
- Staff Development – organising workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies, research capabilities, and international academic exposure.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Executive Officer of Global Integrated Training Associates, Nicholas Goh, QIU Vice Chancellor Professor Zita Mohd Fahmi, and QIU Registrar Muhammad MG Omar.
Representing Shandong Drug and Food Vocational College were Vice President Liu Hengkai, Director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Qu Changyou, Deputy Director of the Pharmacy Department Du Huihui, and Director of the Food Nutrition and Technology Teaching and Research Office Sun Liping.
In his speech, Nicholas praised the partnership as a significant milestone in building stronger ties between Malaysia and China’s higher education sectors. He highlighted the complementary strengths of both institutions—QIU’s reputation in research and higher education across medicine, pharmacy, and food sciences, and SDDFVC’s six decades of expertise in vocational training, pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, food science, and health management.
“This collaboration is more than a simple exchange between our two institutions; it is a partnership built on a shared educational vision and mission. Together, we will cultivate global talent and usher in a new chapter of international collaboration in vocational education,” said Nicholas.
The MoU lays a strong foundation for future collaborations and reinforces QIU’s commitment to expanding its global network, enriching academic experiences for its students, and preparing graduates to thrive in an interconnected world.
All of us at QIU welcome our new partners with high hopes of a fruitful and mutually beneficial collaboration!
