The University of Bristol’s most recent graduates were given the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends at a UK-style Graduation Celebration in Shanghai. This is the first time the University has hosted such an event in Shanghai and follows hugely successful degree ceremonies in Beijing in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Over 250 recent graduates […]
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Huazhong University and Birmingham plans for joint research institute
HUST and Birmingham work on plans for joint research institute 华中科技大学和伯明翰大学计划成立联合研究中心 A delegation of senior leaders from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) has visited the University of Birmingham to explore setting up a joint research institute. 华中科技大学（HUST）高层领导代表团到访伯明翰大学，探讨成立联合研究中心。 Led by HUST Vice President Professor Jianguo CHEN, delegates from the Wuhan-based university visited Birmingham to […]
Birmingham City University welcomes senior Chinese delegation
The head of China’s principal organisation for international investment has described Birmingham City University as “beautiful and impressive” following his visit earlier (Friday 20 October). Fang Qiuchen, Chairman of the China International Contractors Association (CHINA) was shown, from the fifth floor balcony of the University’s £63 million Curzon building, the site where high speed trains […]
UWE reaching out to Chinese students – and business leaders of the future
Businesses looking to export educational services to China can find out how UWE connects to and recruits from the Far East at the next Bristol and West of England China Bureau Pow Wow on November 23. The popular networking event will be hosted and sponsored by UWE’s Bristol Business School. Bureau Director Richard Lowe said: […]
Bradford Lord Mayor discussed beauty of his city with lecturers from China
The Lord Mayor of Bradford discussed the beauty of his city with a group of lecturers from China. Councillor Abid Hussain joined the lecturers from Shaanxi Polytechnic Institute as they celebrated the end of a three-month educational programme with Bradford College. The 10 lecturers, who specialise in areas such as engineering, computing, construction and marketing, […]
Royal visit highlights QMUL’s collaborations in China
HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of the University of London, attended a ceremony to sign an agreement between Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Hunan University (HNU) on 7 July, during a recent visit to the province. A highlight of the visit included an exhibition of artefacts made as part of a QMUL-HNU project […]
Birmingham and Beijing neuro experts host global conference
Experts from the University of Birmingham and Peking University hosted a international conference in Beijing that saw top researchers gather to discuss the science behind human decision making. Psychology and neuroscience researchers gathered at Peking University (PKU) to explore decision-making, confidence and the unconscious in an event that brought together cutting-edge neuroimaging, computational, behavioural and […]
Nankai visitors explore research and study links with Birmingham
Senior leaders from Nankai University in China visited the University of Birmingham to explore future research partnerships, as well as student and staff exchange. Vice President Professor Jiadong TONG and seven senior academic colleagues were welcomed by Professor Jon Frampton, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor and Director of the China Institute. Following a tour of the campus, […]
Fudan University President visits Birmingham to talk research
The President of Fudan University, in China, visited the University of Birmingham to explore potential for working together on future research, as well as student and staff exchange. Fudan University President Dr. Xu Ningsheng was joined by Professor Zhu Chouwen – Director of Fudan University’s Foreign Affairs Office as they visited the University. The guests […]
A very British celebration for Bristol graduates in Beijing
Almost 400 new alumni of the University of Bristol celebrated their graduation at a British style ceremony in Beijing with a distinctly Bristol flavour. President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, Professor Hugh Brady, presented the new graduates with their degrees against a backdrop of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Professor Brady said: “As President […]