◆ In 2006, President Xiulin Zhu led a 6-member delegation to Canada and paid a private visit to UW Professor Qinmin Pan, learning about UW, its distinctive Co-op program, preparations for the launch of WIN, etc. President Zhu expressed the interest in collaboration between two universities.

◆ During 2007-2009, Soochow University and UW strengthened mutual understanding and recognized the need to foster stronger partnership through frequent visits and exchanges of information.

◆ In Sept., 2010, President Xiulin Zhu paid an official visit to UW and met President David Johnston, Drew Knight, Director of UW International Office, and Dr. Arthur Carty, Executive Director of WIN.

◆ In February, 2011, Dr Arthur Carty visited Soochow University. Dr Carty visited some colleges and institutes of Soochow University, including FUNSOM & CNST. He also toured SIP, talked with leaders from industries and research institutions in SIP.

◆ In July, 2011, 1 ^stSUN-WIN workshop on nanoscience & technology was held at UW

◆ In Nov., 2011, President Xiulin Zhu led a delegation to visit UW again. He met VP George Dixon & VP Leo Rothenburg, and exchanged viewpoints on a number of topics of mutual interest. This visit greatly increased mutual understanding and deepened the partnership.

◆ In Dec., 2011, the first council meeting of SU-SIP-UW Joint Executive Council was held via video-conferencing. UW President Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, VP George Dixon, VP Leo Rothenburg, Dr. Arthur Carty, SIPAC Deputy Director Mr. Yinong Li, SU President Xiulin Zhu, VP Jianmei Lu, Prof. Shuit-Tong Lee exchanged ideas on a wide range of topics.

◆ In Feb., 2012, UW President Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur led a strong delegation to SU. The missions include:

>2 ^nd SUN-WIN workshop on nanoscience & technology

>2 ^ndSU-SIP-UW Joint Executive Council meeting

>Signing ceremony and launch of SUN-WIN Joint Research Institute for Nanotechnology

◆In Sept. 2012, SU VP Sidong Xiong led a delegation to attend the Grand opening of Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre at UW. He met President Hamdullahpur, Drew Knight, Director of UW International Office. Both parties agreed to expand the collaborations in other fields.

◆From July 30 to August 5, 2013, 3 ^rdSUN-WIN workshop on nanoscience & technology was held at UW