During the working session, representatives from both universities engaged in in-depth discussions on potential areas of cooperation. These included designing diverse joint programs with international universities (dual-degree, pathway, franchise) in faculties/majors such as Business and Economics, Engineering. The two sides also explored opportunities to promote lecturer and student exchange activities, as well as collaborative research in the fields of Business and Economics, Law, Information Technology, etc. In addition, they discussed the potential for inviting lecturers, experts, and professors from the University of Waikato to engage in teaching, research, and the organization of workshops and specialized seminars at TDTU.

The Conference focused on key topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in designing innovative teaching strategies and personalizing learning environments to meet the needs and capabilities of individual learners. In addition, ethical considerations surrounding the integration of AI into education were actively discussed, alongside issues related to mental health and well-being of both teachers and students in the teaching and learning process. The research findings presented at the Conference are expected to make a meaningful contribution to the innovation of language teaching and learning methods, in line with current trends in educational development.

This year’s conference focused on key areas of modern sports science, including Sport business and management in the digital age; Training science and performance measurement; Biomedicine and rehabilitation; Physical education and school-based physical activity; Technology Applications in the analysis and enhancement of movement performance; and Sport psychology and athletes’ mental health. These themes highlight the diversity of perspectives on the conference topics, contributing to sustainable development within the field.