The inaugural UK-China Student Forum will take place on 7 May 2013. It forms part of the wider Generation UK project that seeks to further promote study and internship opportunities in China to students in the UK. The Forum is co-hosted by the British Council and China Youth Daily.
The importance of China’s education and knowledge economy mirrors that of its economic rise. In the last decade alone, China has more than doubled the number of higher education institutions. Despite this, the number of British students who are studying in China remains low. It is vital that students in the UK engage with their counterparts here in China. The continued growth in educational quality in China offers UK students a new arena to cultivate their skills and develop a wider understanding of an important player in today’s world. Engaging in the opportunities available in China translates to more globally astute students with internationally transferable skills.
Academic exchanges need to happen at all-levels, from policy level to current students who are in charge of their educational journey. The opinions and outlook of young minds can help form a more sustainable and workable approach to UK-China educational relationship. The UK-China student forum seeks to lay down the foundation for future dialogue and cooperation.
The issue surrounding international education affect students in both countries in equal measure and it is their voices that will determine the future educational relationship between the UK and China.
Interested institution may find more details in the enclosed document.