From September 20th to 28th, 2024, a delegation led by Tamer Abdelrehim Hamza, Dean of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Badr University in Cairo, came to PKU-SS for a week-long study visit, in reciprocation of Dean Xuliang Deng’s previous visit to Egypt as part of a PKUSC delegation. This paved the way for further cooperation between the two institutions in education and scientific research.

Academic Study: Exploring the Frontiers of Oral and Dental Medicine

In PKU-SS, the Egyptian students attended lectures and discussion sessions in various departments including the Department of General Dentistry II, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Department of Prosthodontics, the Department of Dental Implantology, and the Virtual Reality (VR) Simulation Teaching Base.

Cultural Exchange: Enhancing Friendship and Mutual Understanding

Professor Luxing Li from Renmin University of China was invited to deliver a course on the beauty of the Chinese language and culture to the visiting dean and students of Badr University, teaching them to hold the brush and experience the charm of Chinese calligraphy. In addition, they also visited the campus of Peking University and other historical sites in Beijing. 

During their visit, young students from two different cultural backgrounds introduced their universities to each other, shared various aspects of their daily lives, and engaged in interactive games, fostering greater friendship and mutual understanding.

Looking Ahead: Advancing Together for a Brighter Future

In mid-October 2024, Badr University in Cairo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PKUSC. Under this framework, the two institutions will embark on broader and deeper cooperation in student exchanges, researcher programs, and other areas in the near future.