From November 27 to December 6, Tang Hongwu, President of SCUT, led a delegation to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, to deepen cooperation and exchanges with world-class universities.

During the visit, President Tang and his delegation paid visits to world-class universities, including the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, the University of Western Australia, the University of Auckland, and the University of Canterbury. During the visit, multiple agreements on talent development and research cooperation were signed, and the 'University of Canterbury - South China University of TechnologyInternational Joint Laboratory onSmart Medtech Automation Research and Technology (SMART)' was formally inaugurated. Focusing on new models of cooperation, the delegation explored forward-looking initiatives such as establishing micro-campuses, organizing overseas training programs for administrative staff, promoting reciprocal faculty appointments and exchanges, and jointly exploring alumni-donated land in New Zealand to advance industry–university–research integration. These efforts further strengthened and expanded SCUT's strategic partnerships with leading universities in Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, injecting new momentum into the establishment of an all-round, multi-level and effective international cooperation framework.