To guide students in planning their further studies and career paths while preparing for overseas education, SBC hosted the 2025 UK Partner Universities Consultation Fair on March 21 in the Tea Room. A delegation from SBC’s UK partner universities provided over 50 students with valuable insights into university admissions, application procedures, key academic programmes, scholarship opportunities, and career development. Organised by the college’s Overseas Services Department, the event was attended by Professor ZHANG Zheng, Vice Dean of SBC, who engaged in interactive discussions with university representatives. The two sides explored potential collaborations in high-level programmes, talent development, academic exchanges, student exchange initiatives, faculty visits, international summer schools, and joint international courses.
Professor ZHANG Zheng, Vice Dean of SBC, engaged in interactive discussions with UK partner university representatives
Representatives from the University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Leeds, and University of Sheffield introduced students to their respective institutions, covering topics such as admission policies, education systems, scholarship programmes, specialised courses, employment prospects, cultural differences, and student support services. Information booths were set up at the event, where students could collect brochures and application guides to help them choose the best academic path for their future studies abroad. Following the presentations, representatives engaged in face-to-face discussions with students, answering questions related to university selection, career planning, and life as an international student.
The consultation fair was met with enthusiasm, as students actively engaged in discussions, demonstrating strong academic abilities, self-management skills, communication proficiency, and a global outlook—qualities that earned high praise from university representatives. Zhu Zheyan, a sophomore majoring in Business Mangement, expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to gain deeper insights into multiple universities. Thanks to the valuable guidance and practical advice from university representatives, she now feels more confident about applying to her dream school and is determined to pursue further studies to achieve her ambitions on a broader international stage.
UK Partner University Counselling Event 2025
Anita K. Sandham, China Regional Manager at the University of Sheffield, highlighted that Sheffield is one of SBC’s partner universities and has recently hosted a series of admissions events for SBC students. These includes specialised lectures on engineering and business studies, consultation fairs, and Information Day in China 2025, featuring professors, alumni from various industries, and corporate representatives sharing their insights and experiences. She warmly welcomed SBC students to consider Sheffield for their academic journey. Gu Ying, a faculty member from the Overseas Service Department, emphasised the college’s commitment to leveraging its partnerships and resources to provide tailored guidance on students’ academic and career development. She encouraged students to make full use of the support offered by SBC to successfully progress to Year 3 at their preferred UK institutions and continue pursuing their academic aspirations.
Lectures in Corporate Finance and Engineering by professors from University of Sheffield
The UK Partner University Counselling Event 2025 is one of the many services SBC provides to support students in their academic and career planning. By facilitating direct communication between students and partner universities, the event aims to foster an international perspective and cross-cultural competence. Moving forward, SBC will continue to expand its unique “one-to-N” consortium model, strengthening multidimensional and high-level exchanges with partner universities. These efforts will contribute to the college’s mission of cultivating internationally competitive talent.
