Visiting international professors pose for a photo at the Bavarian Cultural Night event, which was held at Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) in Pingshan District yesterday. Courtesy of SZTU
Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) is buzzing with activities this week as the 2024 International Week takes place on its campus in Pingshan District.
The event has attracted over 60 professors and scholars, along with 40 international students from 12 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Australia, the U.S., and Singapore. Running through tomorrow, this year's event has the largest international participation since its inception in 2018.
The International Week highlights SZTU's international talent training model, offering students a variety of courses taught by international professors that align with the university's disciplinary features and local industrial needs.
During the event, the visiting international professors and 24 SZTU professors are offering 133 courses, including 78 courses tailored for students from different majors and 55 multi-disciplinary lectures for all freshmen. A total of 4,679 students have signed up for the courses.
Thomas Fuhrmann, the former vice president of OTH Regensburg, is a longtime friend of SZTU. He was part of the German delegation that supported the university's establishment in 2016. This year, Fuhrmann taught a course titled "Principles of Operational Amplifiers With Simulation," providing students with hands-on experience with simulating operational amplifier circuits using software.
"The International Week is a fantastic opportunity to further promote educational and cultural exchanges between Germany and China. In today's world, understanding and learning from other cultures is vital. I not only hope to share my experiences with Chinese students but also to learn a great deal from them," Fuhrmann stated.
Sigrun Abels, from the Technical University of Berlin, is attending International Week for the first time. She expressed appreciation for the new, modern, and innovative environment at SZTU. "The International Week allows me to introduce different cultures and engage in discussions on various topics with Chinese students through teaching and academic exchanges," Abels said.
Fiona Valerija Smart, a university student from Germany, shared that she decided to attend the event to make friends from different countries and broaden her horizons, expressing gratitude for the opportunities provided by SZTU.