UK orchestra backed by King Charles III visits Ghent University Global Campus

[Financial News] The English Chamber Orchestra (ECO), with King Charles III of the United Kingdom as its patron, visited Ghent University's Global Campus in Songdo, Incheon, on the 26th, it was announced on the 28th.
ECO is one of the United Kingdom's leading chamber orchestras, with a history spanning at least 60 years. King Charles III is reported to have served as its official patron since 1977, when he was still the heir apparent. This was the orchestra's first visit to Korea in about 15 years and its first visit to Ghent University's Global Campus.
ECO representatives were briefed on education and research at Ghent University's Global Campus and toured its major facilities. They also visited the research facilities of Marine UGent Korea, which conducts international collaborative research in marine life sciences and environmental technology.
This time, Herwig Reynaert, vice-rector at Ghent University's main campus in Belgium, also attended, and the group discussed ways to expand exchanges in education and culture.
Vice-Rector Reynaert said, "I am delighted that the world-renowned English Chamber Orchestra has visited Ghent University's Global Campus." He added, "Taking this meeting as an opportunity, we will work together to foster a range of joint projects and exchanges in education and culture, not only with the Global Campus in Korea but also with the main campus in Belgium."
Han Tae-jun, president of Ghent University's Global Campus, said, "Universities should play a role in connecting the world not only through education and research but also through culture and the arts. I hope this visit will connect cultural and arts institutions in Incheon and Europe and develop into an international cultural exchange program involving students and the local community."
Han also underscored the role of global universities in the Culture component of Incheon City's ABC+E strategy.
ECO guest concertmaster Ofer Falk said, "I was impressed to visit Ghent University's Global Campus, a European university established in Korea, and see its achievements in education and research." He added, "I hope Korea and Europe will continue to engage in exchanges in education and culture through music."

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