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To align with HKUMed's strategy on internationalisation and global trends in nursing education, the School of Nursing has stepped up their efforts in expanding their network with renowned universities around the globe. The Deans’ Networking Meeting is a key element in this, and the most recent Deans’ Networking meeting was held on December 9, 2019. Over 20 Deans/Heads from prestigious universities Deans’ Networking Meeting joined the meeting. They were impressed by the new “Life Enrichment Learning” initiative introduced to the Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time) programme. They then enjoyed a fruitful discussion with Professor Chia-Chin Lin ( 林佳靜 ) , Head of the School of Nursing and the School's International Affairs Sub-committee members on exchange programmes, life enrichment activities, and other academic collaborations. The International Conference of the Modernisation of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) took place on August 15 and 16, 2019, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference was a joint organisation by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association, School of Chinese Medicine of HKUMed, and several other institutes. Highlights included the educational displays set up by the School of Chinese Medicine and the 15th International Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine (IPSCM) coordinated by the School. The event attracted numerous members of the general public in addition to the expert participants from Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical fields. The event successfully raised public awareness and understanding of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, the potential of Chinese medicine products and the current developments in Chinese medicine. As the Co-chairperson of the 14th ICMCM, Dr Feng Yi-bin ( 馮奕斌 ) , Acting Director of the School of Chinese Medicine, HKUMed, set the stage with the keynote speech, entitled "The Future of Herbal Medicine and Drug Discovery". At ICMCM, experts from the academia, government and industry came together to share their insights and latest findings on Chinese Medicine topics such as Product Commercialisation and Research & Development. Speakers presented case studies of successful Chinese Medicine product development, which helped attendees consider future innovations and collaborative ventures. At the 15th IPSCM, budding researchers had the opportunity to present their research breakthroughs and innovations to a receptive and knowledgable audience. The International Conference of the Modernisation of Chinese Medicine and Health Products 34 Inside the Faculty