On September 12, Nea Lehtimäki, Head of the Department of Health and Nursing at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Finland, Aija Ahokas, Manager of International Educational Cooperation at the Office of Global Partnerships, and Jia Huilan, CEO of Shumi International Education, visited Shenzhen Polytechnic University’s (SZPU) School of Nursing. A cooperation meeting was held at Room 504, Building B, Chongde Hall, in the Guanlongshan Campus. Attendees from SZPU included Li Zhuomei, Dean of the School of Nursing, Li Simin and Chen Yana, Project Specialists from the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, along with program directors from various departments.

As Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, Metropolia is dedicated to cultivating professionals in business, culture, healthcare, social services, and technology. During the meeting, Li Zhuomei warmly welcomed the Finnish delegation and introduced the development and unique characteristics of SZPU’s School of Nursing. Nea Lehtimäki and Aija Ahokas shared insights into Metropolia’s program offerings, educational models, and their vision for future collaboration with SZPU. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on joint training programs and shared curriculum development, reaching several agreements for future cooperation.

After the meeting, the delegation toured SZPU’s training facilities, expressing high praise for the advanced equipment and the practical learning environment. This exchange deepened mutual understanding and trust, laying a solid foundation for future international collaboration.

 (Written by Liu Rui, School of Nursing)