The British Council would like to invite UK universities to attend the UK-China International Education Forum in London on Monday 5 November. The forum will focus on the innovation and technology transfer environments in both the UK and China.

The forum has been designed to support UK and Chinese universities to develop their understanding of each other’s technology transfer and scientific innovation landscapes, share international best practice, and learn from successful case studies. The forum will provide an opportunity for UK universities to discuss collaboration opportunities with senior leadership and Chinese academics from Chinese universities leading in scientific innovation and technology transfer. The forum is open to leading faculty in relevant fields of teaching and research and university senior leadership.

The Chinese Education Association for International Exchange is bringing over a select delegation of Chinese universities, leading in the fields of technology transfer and scientific innovation, to participate in the forum. The forum is part of a wider visit designed to support these institutions’ development in high priority areas and further their international collaboration opportunities.

Benefits for UK institutions

• A platform for UK university senior leaders and academics to discuss collaboration opportunities with Chinese counterparts
• A platform for UK universities to discuss potential institutional partnerships with Chinese counterparts
• Deepen understanding of China’s education policies, priorities and ambitions
• Learn best practice from leading Chinese universities

Date:    Monday 5 November

Time:    09.30-15.30

Location: British Council head office, 10 Spring Gardens, London, SW1A 2BN

Agenda

Participating Chinese institutions

Cost

The forum is free, but admission is limited to senior leadership and leading academics with substantial experience in technology transfer and scientific innovation.