On April 9th, a delegation from the Adam Smith Business School (ASBS) at the University of Glasgow visited Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The delegation was led by Professor Graeme Roy (Dean of the ASBS, Deputy Dean of the College of Social Sciences), along with Dr. Xiang LI (Director of the International Affairs). Professor Shijun Cheng, Executive Dean of SAIF, hosted the delegation for discussions on short-term study programs and faculty exchanges, joined by relevant business directors of SAIF.
Professor Cheng expressed his hope for deeper and wider cooperation, while Professor Roy highlighted ASBS’s strengths and affirmed strong interest in building a lasting partnership.
During the meeting, the two sides reached initial consensus on: student exchanges (summer schools and customized study tours) to build diverse international learning platforms; online learning (project-based courses tailored to student needs) to enrich teaching and enhance learning outcomes; and faculty exchanges (mutual visits and academic seminars) to boost collaboration.
As a leading institution in international finance education in China, SAIF upholds an open approach to education and has continuously expanded its collaborative network with top-tier institutions worldwide. This in-depth engagement with ASBS further deepens SAIF’s growing portfolio of international partnerships.
About the University of Glasgow
Located in Glasgow, UK, the University of Glasgow is a public university and the second oldest in Scotland (fourth in the UK), with a history dating back to 1451. It is a member of the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. It ranks 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
About the Adam Smith Business School
Named after its distinguished alumnus, Adam Smith — the “father of economics”— the Adam Smith Business School (ASBS) is the largest business school in Scotland and ranks among the finest in the UK. It holds the prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), placing it in the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
