Graduates and their families attended a celebratory event hosted by the School of Education and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International).
Edith Cowan University (ECU) welcomed 13 students from the Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) to celebrate the completion of their degree.
The students, graduating Master of Education (Educational Leadership), join a long line of alumni who have commemorated their graduation celebration at ECU, reflecting one of the University's longest-standing international partnerships.
Over the years, this enduring collaboration has fostered meaningful academic exchange, welcoming students, staff and researchers from both institutions.
A key pillar of the partnership is the Master of Education (Educational Leadership) program, a joint initiative launched in 2000 and approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. With nearly 1,400 graduates to date, the program continues to strengthen educational leadership and build lasting cross-cultural connections.
The Perth visit included professional development activities and visits to local schools.
Following a tour of ECU's Joondalup Campus, graduates and their families attended a celebratory event hosted by the School of Education and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International). The event, attended by executives and staff from the School of Education as well as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Vice-President Jake Garman, provided graduates with the opportunity to collect their testamurs and reflect on their academic journey.
The event was also attended by Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Perth, Ms Fu Lihua, Consul for the People's Republic of China in Perth, Ms Guannan Liu, and Member for Bibra Lake, Ms Sook Yee Lai MLA.
Their visit to Perth concluded with professional development activities and visits to local schools, coordinated by the School of Education, further enhancing their skills and knowledge as they prepare for the next stage of their careers.
