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On March 31, the inauguration ceremony of the SCNU-RSB Digital Business Institute was held at SCNU Foshan Campus. Attendees included Li Jinjun, Director of the Exchange and Cooperation Division of Department of Education of Guangdong Province; Laurent Legodec, Consul General of France in Guangzhou; Adilson Borges, Dean and Executive Director of Rennes School of Business; Stephanie Hiaumet, Senior Director (Development and Marketing) of Rennes School of Business; Chen Tao, Deputy Director of Nanhai District Education Bureau; Wang Hengyin, Chair of the SCNU University Council; Wang Chunchao, Vice President of SCNU; together with heads of relevant departments and offices attended the ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Wang Chunchao.
Wang Chunchao presided over the inauguration.
Addressing the gathering, Wang Hengyin extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to the Chinese and French guests present, highlighting SCNU’s 93-year educational legacy and achievements in the “Double First-Class” initiative. He emphasized that France remains a key partner in the university’s European cooperation framework, and the establishment of the joint institute in collaboration with Rennes School of Business marks a significant step toward deepening Sino-French educational partnerships and supporting the digital economy development in the Greater Bay Area. Wang stated that the joint institute will prioritize interdisciplinary innovation within the digital economy sectors, building an internationalized, cross-disciplinary talent cultivation system. He voiced confidence that the partnership will serve as a new starting point for enhanced bilateral exchanges and cooperation, jointly contributing to the innovative advancement of global higher education.
Wang Hengyin delivered a speech.
Laurent Legodec noted that the establishment of the joint institute represents a significant achievement in deepening cooperation between the two institutions, fully showcasing the vibrant vitality of Sino-French educational and academic exchanges. He highlighted that the academic exchanges between universities play an irreplaceable role in Sino-French cooperation, expressing his expectation to promote student mobility and facilitate personal growth through cross-cultural interactions.
Laurent Legodec delivered a speech.
Adilson Borges emphasized that the establishment of the joint institute marks a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two institutions, reflecting the deepening of Sino-French higher education collaboration. He expressed hope that this partnership would become a model for educational cooperation between China and France. Borges pointed out that SCNU boasts profound academic heritage, while Rennes School of Business, as a business school with triple international accreditation, enjoys top-tier global recognition. By integrating these strengths and leveraging the innovative vitality of the Greater Bay Area, the collaboration aims to cultivate outstanding talents with global vision and digital intelligence capabilities.
Adilson Borges delivered a speech.
The official unveiling ceremony followed, with Wang Hengyin, Li Jinjun, Wang Chunchao, Adilson Borges, Laurent Legodec, and Stephanie Hiaumet jointly revealing the plaque for the RSB Digital Business Institute, marking its official launch.
Unveiling the plaque of RSB Digital Business Institute
Gifts exchange
During the event, a lion dance performance with distinct Lingnan characteristics was staged, enriching the ceremony with fine traditional Chinese culture.
Lion dance performance
The joint institute in collaboration with Rennes School of Business represents a strategic alliance of both institutions’ strengths, marking a significant milestone in building a talent hub for the digital economy and intelligent business industries across the Greater Bay Area.
Guests participating the ceremony
Group photo
Translated by Pan Bin
Proofread by Zhou Xinru
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