University of Sierra Leone Delegation Visits China to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
Deborah Sorie The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sierra Leone (USL), Professor Aiah Randolph Lebbie, is leading a nine-member delegation on an official visit to China from 6 to 15 November 2026 to strengthen academic cooperation and explore institutional partnerships.
The delegation comprises representatives from the University’s constituent colleges and the Confucius Institute. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Gannan Normal University in Jiangxi Province, China.
A major highlight of the visit is participation in the 2026 World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing, which brings together educators and experts from different countries to discuss the promotion of Chinese language and cultural studies.
The delegation is also expected to attend the 2026 Annual Council Meeting of the Confucius Institute at the University of Sierra Leone, where members will review activities undertaken over the past year and discuss future development strategies.
The programme includes visits to educational institutions and cultural sites in Guangzhou, Longnan, Dingnan and Ganzhou.
Institutions and facilities scheduled for visits include Gannan Normal University, Dingnan Industrial College, the National Youth Football Training Base and a primary school affiliated with Gannan Normal University.
The visit is expected to strengthen the existing partnership between the University of Sierra Leone and Gannan Normal University, while creating opportunities for further collaboration in education, cultural exchange and institutional development.