University of Sunderland Vice-Chancellor Visits Shelton College International to Deepen Collaboration in Film and Artificial Intelligence Education

November 7, 2025, Singapore — Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, UK, together with Lan Moody, Director of International, visited Shelton College International (SCI) in Singapore. The delegation met with the college’s leadership to discuss the deepening and expansion of their joint degree programs, further strengthening the long-term strategic partnership between the two institutions.

In-Depth Exchange: Reviewing Achievements and Recognizing Shelton’s Strengths

Both sides highly praised the accomplishments achieved since the partnership began, particularly highlighting Shelton’s practical experience and industry-leading standards in film production, media, and creative education. Representatives from the University of Sunderland noted that Shelton’s Mandarin-language curriculum, independent campus, and practice-oriented courses provide students with an educational experience that balances international perspectives with local cultural context, significantly enhancing the competitiveness of students in the film production field.

A Model of International Education Cooperation: Studying the UK’s Top Film Production Program in Singapore

Shelton has established multi-level, multi-disciplinary joint degree programs with the University of Sunderland, covering undergraduate and master’s levels. All programs can be completed entirely at Shelton’s Singapore campus, with graduates receiving official degrees from the University of Sunderland, recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Notably, Sunderland’s Film & Television Production program was ranked No. 1 in the UK for Film Production and Photography in The Guardian University Guide 2023. Shelton students in Singapore follow the same academic standards as those in the UK, laying a solid foundation for future careers in the international film and media industry.

Looking Ahead to the AI Era: Joint Exploration of AI × Digital Media

During the meeting, both institutions also engaged in in-depth discussions on future collaboration in the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital media, identifying AI-driven film production, digital content creation, and computational media as one of the key directions for upcoming curriculum development.

As Singapore’s only higher education institution dedicated to film and media studies, Shelton College International consistently aligns its programme design with industry trends and global employment needs. Both parties agreed that strengthening collaboration in emerging fields such as AI × Film and AI × Creative Media will offer students more diverse and forward-looking academic pathways, while nurturing versatile talent equipped for the future of the creative industries.