On 25 September 2024, Prof. Linda Merrick CBE, Principal, and Mr. Manus Carey, Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) from The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) paid a visit to CUHK-Shenzhen. Prof. Shiping Zhu, Vice President (External and Student Affairs), hosted the guests. Both parties engaged in discussions to explore further collaboration opportunities between the two institutions.