British Ambassador officially opens Manchester Metropolitan University’s new Wuhan office premises

Manchester Metropolitan University’s new office premises in Wuhan has been officially opened by the British Ambassador to China.

The new premises were declared open for business by Caroline Wilson at a ceremony attended by local dignitaries, Manchester Metropolitan staff and other senior representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Tuesday 15 December 2020.

Operating through MMU Overseas Study Consulting (Wuhan) Co. Ltd, Wuhan has been home to Manchester Metropolitan University’s regional headquarters since June 2019. The office is part of a plan to further enhance Manchester Metropolitan’s close ties with China, increasing the University’s activity in the country and promoting study opportunities in Manchester.

The ambassador tweeted shortly after the visit saying: “Pleased to open @ManMetUni new China HQ in Wuhan. The UK is the 2nd largest provider of transnational education in China, a partnership we aim to grow.”

Professor Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan, said: “Manchester Metropolitan University has a strong and growing relationship with China, and partnerships with institutions across the country. However, our focus is on the tremendous opportunities in Wuhan. With the launch of our new Joint Institute with Hubei University in 2021, and the development of new links elsewhere, we will strengthen our academic relationships, and we look forward to the new opportunities that will blossom from our greater presence in the city.”