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CUHK Faculty of Engineering and Tencent sign MOU to nurture next generation of technology talent
The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of Engineering and leading internet and technology company Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd (Tencent) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently to establish joint internship opportunities and a framework for cooperation in recruitment, aiming to facilitate further scientific research collaboration. It will step up collective efforts to cultivate technology talent, strengthening the University’s connection with corporations.
The MOU, signed by Professor Tsang Hon-ki, CUHK’s Dean of Engineering, and Mr Kenny Luo Hai–bo, Tencent’s Global Head of Recruitment and the Human Resources Director of Tencent’s Technology and Engineering Group, cements a collaboration between academia and industry to foster thought leadership and nurture the next generation of innovation and technology leaders.
Professor Tsang remarked: “We are delighted and honoured to collaborate with Tencent to nurture future R&D talent. CUHK’s Faculty of Engineering is committed to advancing R&D and cultivating talent. We have consistently provided internship opportunities for our students, enabling them to address practical R&D challenges by applying the knowledge and skills they have learnt in class. This strategic partnership with Tencent marks a significant milestone for the Faculty of Engineering. It strengthens our efforts to develop more R&D talent for Hong Kong and the broader Greater Bay Area.”
Mr Luo said: “Tencent is dedicated to recruiting and nurturing talent from tertiary institutions, with emphasis on the development of technology professionals. We value the opportunity to learn and grow alongside these outstanding young talents at CUHK. This collaboration will provide students with diverse corporate internships and practical opportunities, along with hands-on experience of tackling cutting-edge technological challenges. Through this partnership, we look forward to building a broad platform for talent acquisition and promoting scientific and technological innovation in the Greater Bay Area.”
According to the MOU, Tencent will provide internship and talent programmes for students of CUHK’s Faculty of Engineering. These programmes will cover technology, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other related fields, allowing students to gain first-hand experience of business and industry knowledge.
CUHK’s Faculty of Engineering and leading internet and technology company Tencent have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to step up their efforts to cultivate technology talent, strengthening the University’s links with corporations.
Professor Tsang Hon-ki (left), CUHK’s Dean of Engineering, and Mr Kenny Luo Hai-bo (right), Tencent’s Global Head of Recruitment and the Human Resources Director of Tencent’s Technology and Engineering Group signed the MOU.
(Front row from left) Professor Tsang Hon-ki and Mr Kenny Luo Hai-bo
(Back row from left) Professor Calvin Chan Chun-kit, CUHK’s Associate Dean (Education) of Engineering, and Mr Zhang Sheng-yu, Director of Tencent’s Quantum Lab
