Invitation to the UK-China Forum

The British Council China warmly invites you to the UK-China forum to discuss International Education – Development and Challenges for the next 5 years. The forum will take place on Monday 17 September 2012 at the Royal Society, London. 

This event is organised by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) and supported by British Council China.  Presidents/vice-presidents and international directors from almost 30 Chinese universities and colleges will join this forum. Please find the full list of Chinese institutions attached.

As part of China’s ‘National Plan for Education Reform and Development’ and the 12th five year plan, the Chinese Government is keen to expand its international educational exchanges and collaboration. This event will highlight the growing opportunities available to both UK institutions and students. It will also be an excellent platform for UK and Chinese institutions to discuss approaches to internationalisation and the practical challenges involved, as well as exploring partnership opportunities.

Event details:

Time: 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (Registration starts at 9.15 a.m.)
Date: Monday 17 September 2012
Venue: Welcome Trust Lecture Hall, Royal Society, 6-9 Carton House, London, SW1Y 5AG
*Simultaneous translation will be provided

HEIs

Peking University
Tsinghua  University
Henan University of Economics and Law
Communication University of China
Tianjin University
Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics
Beijing Union University
Hainan University
Beijing Language and Culture  University
Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics
Suihua University
Longdong  University
Xi’an Aerotechnical University
Guizhou  University of Finance and Economics
Kaili  University
Guizhou Minzu University
Guiyang  University
Zunyi Normal college

Vocational Colleges

Guizhou Police Officer  Vocational  College
Guizhou Aerospace  Vocational and Technical College
Guizhou Industry Polytechnic  College
Qiannan Medical College  for  Nationalities
Wuxi  Institute of Technology
Ningxia Polytechnic(the Open  University of  Ningxia)
Hunan Railway Professional Technology College
Xi’an Aerotechnical  Polytechnic Institute
Tianjin Sino-German Vocational Technical College
Liupanshui Vocational and Technical College

Action Required

To register for this event, please RSVP with Mr Adon Lawley by 12 September 2012 at adon.lawley@britishcouncil.org.cn.