Yesterday, Mr. Alex Goldman Shayman, Consul General of Israel in Guangzhou and Mr. Aviv Zell, Deputy Consul General of Israel in Guangzhou led a team to visit Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT). Prof. Gong Xingao, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chancellor of GTIIT; Pro. Lin Danming, Pro-Vice Chancellor of GTIIT; Yigal Cohen, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director General; Prof. Dganit Danino, Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Prof. Eliahu Aljadeff, Program Head of Mathematics with Computer Science; Ehud Baran, Deputry Director General and Director of Campus Construction Department as well as staff and faculty representatives attended the meeting. Yigal Cohen presided over the meeting.

This is the first time that Mr. Goldman visited GTIIT after his appointment as the Consul General of Israel in Guangzhou. Prof. Gong extended his warm welcome to the delegation. He noted that GTIIT, as one of the most important projects in the Sino-Israeli cooperation, provided a platform for educational, scientific, technological and cultural activities between the two countries. He hoped that the Consulate could support GTIIT in international exchanges and cultural activities, etc..

Prof. Lin gave a brief introduction about GTIIT, including its history, features, talent cultivation, faculty team and other achievements, to the guests. He pointed out that GTIIT introduced the excellent discipline advantages, academic traditions and the "Knowledge Triangle" education model of the Technion, and has seen fruitful results in talent cultivation: students have won high recognition from world's top universities and institutions.

"It is exciting to see GTIIT's campus construction. The climbing wall at the South Campus really impressed me!" Mr. Goldman expressed his delight to see GTIIT's astonishing achievements in just five years. He also looked forward to further collaboration with GTIIT in academic affairs and cultural events. "I am enthusiastic about GTIIT's future!" Mr. Goldman said.

Prof. Dganit Danino and Prof. Eliahu Aljadeff shared their experience about teaching, researching and intercultural communication in GTIIT, and advised that GTIIT and the Consulate can promote the relationships between the people in two countries by more cultural activities.

Jewish New Year is fast approaching. During the meeting, GTIIT leaders and faculty also exchanged the New Year wishes with the delegation.

The Delegation Discussed with the GTIIT Faculty