The British Council China is delighted to invite UK institutions to join the 2016 Study & Career Options events for STEM subjects, which are aimed at promoting the UK’s offerings in the STEM fields.

Introduction

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects are popular among outbound Chinese students, who are increasingly making study decisions based on their employability prospects. Young people in China are aware that STEM-related expertise can give them a competitive edge and increase their earning potential.

The UK enjoys a strong reputation in STEM education among the general public in China thanks to its first-class teaching resources and its advances in research and development. In addition, the wide range of subjects offered by UK institutions, and the fascinating career opportunities that they open, make the UK a highly attractive study destination. This has contributed to the continuous growth of Chinese students studying STEM subjects in the UK in the past few years.

Opportunity

The 2016 Study & Career Options events for STEM subjects will be delivered together with academics, industry professionals and alumni, who will share their experiences in order to help prospective students gain a comprehensive understanding of STEM subjects and their career-enhancing features, and make an informed decision about their continuing education.

UK institutions are invited to nominate academics to visit the host institutions in China and join the panel discussions on related topics. This is an opportunity for UK institutions to showcase their STEM offering and directly engage with prospective Chinese students.

Requirements

Depending on the audience profile for each session (which is outlined below), discussion content will be expected to cater to career counsellors, or school students and/or university students looking for in-depth information on studying STEM in the UK and related career options.

Participation fee

The British Council China will charge a participation fee of £500 per host institution visited, exclusive of VAT, which will cover programme planning, promotion, co-ordination, briefing and logistical support during the sessions. The participation fee will not cover international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight.

Please note, participation in the panel discussion is limited to one academic from each participating institution. A maximum of four UK institutions may be represented at each session and up to two host institutions will be visited in each city.

Visa

A visa will be necessary for UK passport holders to participate in the 2016 Study & Career Options events. The British Council can provide invitation letters to participants who require a visa, but it is the responsibility of the applicant institution to follow the correct procedures.

Further information regarding visas for China can be found on the website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK (http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/visa/).

You may also be interested in similar event taking place within the East Asia market around the same period:

Biomedical Sciences – Hong Kong – The 2016 Study & Career Options events in Biomedical Sciences on 3 October. For details please contact Ms Janice Ng on janice.ng@britishcouncil.org.hk.