From April 15 to 16, an expert panel from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), UK, conducted a two-day on-site accreditation review at Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, NPU (hereinafter referred to as “the School”). This visit marked the School’s first comprehensive in-person review since it initially received IOM3 accreditation in 2021, aiming to leverage evaluation to strengthen development and continuously align talent cultivation with international standards.
The IOM3 expert panel consisted of Darron Dixon, Deputy Dean and Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds; Shoaib Zia, Senior Mining Engineer; and Yong Sun, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Fan Xiaoli, Dean of the School, Executive Associate Dean Maria Romero-Gonzalez, and other members of the school’s leadership and relevant staff participated throughout the review.
1 Comprehensive Presentation Showcasing Educational Achievements
On the first day, Fan Xiaoli delivered a welcome address, expressing appreciation for the panel’s visit. Maria Romero-Gonzalez provided an overview of the School’s educational philosophy, teaching system, quality assurance framework, and student development. Subsequently, the panel held in-depth discussions with program leaders and department heads, focusing on the implementation of the UK Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4). The panel also toured facilities including a Peking Opera cultural class, teaching laboratories, and student achievement exhibition areas, gaining first-hand insight into the School’s academic environment and cultural atmosphere.
2 In-depth visit- focusing on Industry-Education Integration and Student Learning Experience
On April 16, the panel conducted site visits to teaching facilities, laboratories, student projects, and industry collaboration initiatives at both the Chang’an and Youyi campuses. At the Youyi Campus, the expert panel met with representatives of the School’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and viewed videos produced by faculty and students showcasing internships and practical training. These activities provided a detailed understanding of the School’s progress in integrating industry and education. During a luncheon meeting with student representatives from different cohorts, students shared their experiences in coursework, research projects, and international competitions. Their solid academic foundation and global outlook received high praise from the panel.
3 Advancing High-Quality Development through Accreditation
Following the intensive review, the IOM3 expert panel highly commended the School’s rigorous academic management, strong educational outcomes, and the professionalism demonstrated by its faculty and students. The panel also offered constructive recommendations for future development. The School’s leadership expressed sincere gratitude for the visit and affirmed their commitment to carefully reviewing the feedback, further optimizing the talent cultivation system, and transforming the accreditation process into a sustained driver for advancing the internationalization and high-quality development of engineering education.
The successful completion of this accreditation review marks a significant step forward in the School’s internationalization and quality assurance efforts. Looking ahead, the School will continue to benchmark against global standards, deepen educational reform, and strive to cultivate more engineering talents with strong global competitiveness.
（Source: Queen Mary University of London Engineering School, NPU
Copywriter: Li Yangyang
Photo by: Xu Sizhe
Editor: Qi Mingxuan
Executive Editor: Ma Huili
Reviewer: Wang Yongxin）
