Think Tank for China (TT4C) and LA (TT4LA) Workshop, Porto, October 20, 2017
Agenda - Think Tank for China 2017 9.30-13.30 Think Tank for China - moderation: Arnim Heinemann, University of Bayreuth 1. Presentation of TT4C and its programme of activities for 2017/2018 - Arnim Heinemann, University of Bayreuth 1.1. TT4C members and database of expertise 1.2. Report on the TT4C workshop Lisbon (May 2017) 1.3. Objectives of the workshop in Porto (October 2017) 1.4. Acquisition of Chinese associate partners to SGroup SGroup Summer School in Shanghai, August 2018 - Philipp Dengel 2. Funding opportunities EU China Philipp Dengel and Arnim Heinemann, University of Bayreuth 3. SGroup Summer School in Shanghai, August 2018 - Philipp Dengel 11:30 14:00 Open Space Networking and Health Break - moderation: Arnim Heinemann, University of Bayreuth 4. Discussion on topics according to the expertise/interest of participants, such as: 4.1. Double degree and joint programmes with Chinese HEIs Hilde Skeie, NTNU 4.2. Research collaboration with Chinese HEIs Philippe de Mayer, Ghent University 4.3. Collaboration in doctoral education with Chinese HEIs 4.4. Strategic partnerships with Chinese HEIs 2
Agenda - Think Tank for China 2017 14:00-15.00: Lunch break 15.00-17.00: Joint session of TT4C and TT4LA Operational modes of TT4C: Expert Meeting Operational modes of TT4C: Advanced training SGroup formats of advanced training and knowledge transfer Project activities, preferably with EU-funding as well as other relevant national, bi- or multinational funding schemes (with regard to China and Latin America) Shared best practice and inside-tips on how to submit successful applications 3
Think Tank for China 2017 The TT4C is part of the GLOBAL COLLABORATION APPROACH of the SGROUP The TT4C is intended to be a thematic network team that operates as a consulting and activity shaping expert group within the SGroup. The TT4C operates in close collaboration with the TT4LA and a TT4A(frica, to be established) 4
Think Tank for China 2017 TT4C History: First discussion of establishing TT4C @ the SGroup LO meeting and GA 2015, Las Palmas Start of gaining visibility @ international conferences in 2016 Start to approach Chinese HEIs in order to elaborate on the TT4C concept to test the waters with regard to cooperation Official launch of first TT4C programme of activities @ SG GA 2016 in Trondheim Focused discussion of individual activities with SG members and potential Chinese partners in 2017 First TT4C workshop @ the EU-Chinese rectors conference in Lisbon in May 2017 5
List of Experts Think Thank for China 2017 Name and Surname Institution Position Agata Mannino International Office University of Trieste Alexandra Hughes University of Westminster Alexandra Wagner Head of Austrian Centre in Shangai FUDAN Deputy Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement Angel Urquizu University of Rovira i Virgili Associate Professor Antonio Nomdedeu Rovira i Virgili University Associate Professor Arnim Heinemann Head of IRO University of Bayreuth Bárbara Costa Director of International Office University of Porto Beatriz Araújo Director of IRO Universidade do Minho Cezary Kościelniak Adjunct Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan Cezary Koscielniak Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan Tenure adjunct Constantinos P. Constantinou Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Finance & Administration University of Cyprus Elena Avgonistou University of Cyprus Hanna Mamzer Adam Mickiewicz University assistant professor Senior University Officer, Director of the Confucius Institute at UCY Hans Lindquist Malmo University Pro Vice-Chancellor Hilde Skeie Senior Advisor at the Rectors officeto the rector NTNU Inge Mangehschots Ghent University Coordinator China Platform Inge Mangelschots Coordinator China Platform, International Relations Office Ghent University Jan Harff Professor University of Szczecin Jasper Hanus Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań phd candidate
List of Experts Think Thank for China 2017 Name and Surname Institution Position Joanna Mrowiec-Denkowska Silesian University of Technology (SUT) Head Of International Mobility Office Joanna Skrzypczynska Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland Assistant Professor João Pedro Pêgo Professor FEUP Klaus Birk DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Head of international relations for Laurent De Potter Université de Liège Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Luc Taerwe Director China Platform Ghent University Lukasz Perlik Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Senior Business Intelligence Expert Magnus Jorem Programme Manager Nordic Centre at FUDAN University María Fernández Raga Academic Universidad de León Marie Clotuche Project manager Université de Liège Marta Barbosa International Officer University of Porto - School of Economics and Management Maurizio Viezzi Professor of simultaneous and consecutive interpreting University of Trieste Philipp Dengel Primrose Paskins Richard Clouet Sabrina Kusche Sergio Romeo Managing Director University of Kent Vice-rector of Internationalisation and Cooperation Cooperation and Exchange Management Director of Non European Mobility and International Relations Bavarian University Centre for China (Bayreuth University) Acting Senior International Partnerships Officer Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Office - Justus Liebig University Unuversity of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Smaranda Moldovan Babes-Bolyai University International Cooperation Expert Wioletta Wegorowska Executive Director SGroup European Universities' Network
The workshop in Lisbon on May 4, 2017: constituted the core TT4C expert group on an operational level made the TT4C visible @ the EU Chinese rectors conference created the opportunity for TT4C members to network with high level executives from the Chinese HE sector as well as the EC-HE branch focused on China and other universities with interest and expertise in China defined the list and content of activities for 2017/2018: a. Workshop in Porto for October 2017 Think Tank for China 2017 b. Recruitment of one Chinese associate member to SGroup c. Summer School in Shanghai, August 2018 d. Exploration whether joint scholarship programmes between networks, such as SGroup and CSC, would be feasible e. Gain visibility as TT4C & SG at NAFSA 2017 and EAIE 2017 8
Break Out Sessions Thematic Group I) SGroup partnership policy - the example of China (Moderator: Arnim Heinemann) Thematic Group II) The SG TT4C Expert Workshop in Porto, October 2017 (Moderator: Wioletta Wegorowska) Thematic Group III) The SG TT4C Summer School 2018 (Moderator: Philipp Dengel) Thematic Group IV) The SG TT4C Scholarship programme (Moderator: Luc Taerwe) 9
Think Tank for China 2017 Expert partner units, which are members in TT4C U Ghent Platform for China, Office Beijing (on board, excused: alumni event in Beijing) Bavarian University Competence Centre for China, (BAYCHINA@U Bayreuth, Office Beijing) (on board and present) DAAD-Offices, (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong) (on board and cooperating) Nordic Centre @ Fudan University (cooperates, excused: research event in Shanghai on digitalization in social sciences and computer science) Austrian Centre @ Fudan University (on board, cooperating) University of Bayreuth Office in Shanghai, (on board, present) Chinese Mission @ the EC, Brussels (cooperates, excused: high level of activities in the context of the Chinese party congress) 10
Services: The Bavarian University Centre for China (BayCHINA) Mobility funding, Scholarships and Services Information, consultancy and training with regard to establishing and/or operating cooperative ties with Chinese HEIs Delegation support Marketing, study councelling and recruiting support in China Alumni work (centralized administration and customized events) Mobility funds study in China stays internships empirical research stay for graduation theses Scholarship programmes China Scholarship Council (CSC) Shandong Friendship Scholarschips Funding of academic excursions to China Summer School for Intercultural China-Studies Project Oriented Researcher Exchange
CHINA PLATFORM Mrs Inge Mangelschots, Coordinator China Platform, International Relations Office
1 3 OBJECTIVES 1. Center for information and expertise on China Contact point for students and staff as well as for external partners: embassies, companies, government institutions, EC,.. Information dissemination on the cooperation with the region Organisation of seminars and (prospective) missions with the aim of creating added value in education, research and service to society Facilitating mobility (in education and research) from and towards the region. Support in formalizing MoU/CA with institutions in the region Administrative assistance (incl. interventions & problem solving) Joint activities with external partners: joint missions, job fairs,... Facilitating recruitment in education and research
1 4 OBJECTIVES 2. Stimulate and facilitate cooperation Screening potential funding programmes and facilitating project development Identify strategic partners, platforms and networks Identify opportunities (e.g. Innovation through the triple helix concept) Stimulate interdisciplinary research with focus on/in China Encourage Joint PhD Offering a platform for the exchange of research results (regional symposium) Branding and marketing for Ghent University Link with companies Participate in networks and platforms: BACES (VUB), Think Tank 4 China from the Santander Group,
1 5 OBJECTIVES 3. New objectives in framework structural approach regional platforms Active recruitment: University wide approach on recruitment and promotion in the different regions Pilot project in China on Intermediary recruitment and Marketing strategy of Ghent University Ghent University will start to promote itself in the Chinese language via all social media channels in China: deadline for implementation: 2018 Involvement of the Alumni Network: Organise events in China and involve both the Chinese students and researchers as the Belgian ones. Involve the Alumni in the recruitment strategy of Ghent University: participation in Education Fairs, promotion through social media channels,
Nordic Centre Shangai The Nordic Centre serves as: A platform for initiating and developing research and educational programmes, conferences, and workshops of mutual interest to Nordic and Chinese scholars. A teaching institution for Chinese students and scholars who study the Nordic countries, and for Nordic students and scholars pursuing study of China. An organiser of programmes and courses for the Nordic business community in Shanghai.
Nordic Centre Shangai - Research
Nordic Centre Shangai - Education
Lisbon Workshop 2017: Participants Think Tank for China 2017 THINK TANK FOR CHINA KICK-OFF MEETING - 4th MAY 2017 - LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Name and Surname Position Institution Email address Arnim Heinemann Head of IRO University of Bayreuth Arnim.Heinemann@uni-bayreuth.de Agata Mannino International Relations Officer University of Trieste Agata.Mannino@amm.units.it Beatriz Araújo Director of IRO Universidade do Minho beatriz@sri.uminho.pt Cezary Kościelniak Adjunct Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan cezkos@icloud.com Constantinos P. Constantinou Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Finance & Administration University of Cyprus vrectorf@ucy.ac.cy Inge Mangelschots Coordinator China Platform, International Relations Office Ghent University inge.mangelschots@ugent.be Jan Harff Professor University of Szczecin jan.harff@io-warnemuende.de Joanna Mrowiec-Denkowska Head of International Mobility Office Silesian University of Technology joanna.mrowiec-denkowska@polsl.pl Laurent de Potter Head of International Relations for Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Université de Liège laurent.depotter@ulg.ac.be Luc Taerwe Director China Platform Ghent University luc.taerwe@ugent.be María Fernández Raga Academic Universidad de León recvri@unileon.es Philipp Dengel Director Bavarian Higher Education Centre for China philipp.dengel@baychina.de Richard Clouet Vice-rector of Internationalisation and Cooperation Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vic@ulpgc.es Sabrina Kusche Cooperation and Exchange Management International Office - Justus Liebig University sabrina.kusche@admin.uni-giessen.de Wioletta Wegorowska Executive Director SGroup European Universities' Network wioletta.wegorowska@sgroup.be 19
TT4C s Four Main Fields of Activities 2017/18 I Workshops Expert Workshop in May, Lisbon TT4C/TT4LA Workshop in October in Porto II Outreach III Summer School Identify and recruit at least one Chinese associated SGroup member Confirmed intention to join SG by SISU Design, plan, organize and run the SGroup TT4C s Summer School 2018 in Shanghai; confirmed intention to host SG summer school by SISU and progress in planning Design, plan, organize, announce and run SGroup TT4C s Scholarship Programme; concept pending IV Scholarships? 20
Objectives of the TT4C workshop in Porto Think Tank for China 2017 Welcome new members to TT4C Join forces, share experiences and look for synergies with TT4LA Discuss and further develop the fields of activities 17/18: future workshops, summer school, recruitment Discuss and possibly launch new activities: SGroup Academy by TT+ Prepare the report on TT4C to be given at the SG GA on November 10, in Ghent Share information on multiple funding opportunities Offer expertise and knowledge transfer on specific issues Identify projects which could be shared and developped Strengthen the expert network 21
Formats of existing collaboration: Student mobility Think Tank for China 2017 Staff mobility Dual or joint undegraduate programme (NTNU) Dual or joint postgraduate programme (NTNU) Co-supervised PhD arrangement (NTNU) Summer Schools or Science Schools (BAYCHINA) Research cooperation/joint Labs (U Ghent) International or EU-funded projects (?) 22
Think Tank for China 2017 What has beendone so far: Getting Feedback on existing collaborations in academic fields (TOP 15): Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronic and Electrical Engineering English Language, Culture and Society History Law Liguistics Management Mechanical Engineering Political Science and International Relations Social Studies 23
Think Tank for China 2017 Recruitment Identification of 47 Chinese HEIs SG members already work with! Starting up & gaining momentum: presentation of SG network and the format of associate membership to 20 Chinese HEIs in different intensity Preparation of approach of 3-5 of those identified by TT4C and approved by the EC on behalf of the GA to be approached Communication with representatives of Chinese HEIs on SG associate membership in 2016/2017: Beijing University, Beijing (5) Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing (5) Tsinghua University, Beijing (3) Fudan University, Shanghai (5) (ongoing talks, decision pending) 24
Think Tank for China 2017 Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Shanghai (2) Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai (1) Shanghai International Studies University, (2) East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai (1) Donghua University, Shanghai (1) Tongji University, Shanghai (4) East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai (1) Zheijiang University, Hangzhou (2) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (3) City University Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2) Chinese University of Kong Kong, Hong Kong (2) 25
Think Tank for China 2017 Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu (1) Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan (2) Fu Jen University, Taipei (1) Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin (Heilongjiang) (1) Nanjing University, Nanjing (2) Qingdao University, Qingdao (Shandong) (1) 26
Joint TT4LA/TT4C session, Porto Moderation: Barbara Costa/Arnim Heinemann Topic I) SGroup formats of advanced training and knowledge transfer Think Tank Academy Topic II) Project Activities, preferably with EU-funding as well as other relevant funding schemes (continued discussion from day 1) Topic III) Shared best practice and inside-tips on how to submit successful applications (continued discussion from day 1) Topic IV) The next TT+ meeting and further activities for 2018/19 27
Multiple Funding Opportunities with regard to China Supported by: China Plattform, U Ghent DAAD, China German Ministry of Education and Research EURAXESS Li, Jianmin, Chinese Minister Counsellor at the EC in Brussels BAYCHINA UBT office in Shanghai 28
'High-Level-People-to-People Dialogue' (HPPD): Connect leaders Multiple Funding Opportunities with China ERASMUS + International Credit Mobility (ICM) Joint Master Degrees Capacity Building for HEIs Jean Monnet 29
Multiple Funding Opportunities with China Jean Monnet: Objectives: Equip students and young professionals with knowledge of EU subjects Stimulate teaching and research on the European Union Foster dialogue between the European Union and the world in higher education 30
Jean Monnet: how does it work? Multiple Funding Opportunities with China Project grants to promote excellence through: Teaching and research (modules, chairs, centre of excellence) Policy debate with academic world (networks, projects) Support to activities of institutions or associations 31
Marie Sklodowska-Curie: Multiple Funding Opportunities with China provide grants for all stages of researchers' careers encourage transnational, intersectoral and interdisciplinary mobility. host talented foreign researchers create strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide equip researchers with the necessary skills and international experience for a successful career, either in the public or the private sector. respond to the challenges sometimes faced by researchers, offering them attractive working conditions and the opportunity to move between academic and other settings open to all domains of research and innovation, from fundamental research to market take-up and innovation services Research and innovation fields are chosen freely by the applicants (individuals and/or organisations) in a fully 'bottom-up' manner. 32
Types of MSCA: Multiple Funding Opportunities with China Research networks (ITN): support for Innovative Training Networks Individual fellowships (IF): support for experienced researchers undertaking mobility between countries, optionally to the non-academic sector International and inter-sectoral cooperation through the Research and Innovation Staff Exchanges (RISE) Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes that finance fellowships involving mobility to or from another country The European Researchers' Night (NIGHT) 33
Career & Funding tab of the EURAXESS China website
Dragon Star / ERICENA
Horizon 2020 & EU-China Co-funding Mechanism for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 is fully open to international participation in all fields and areas. In Horizon 2020, the EU has upgraded the status of emerging economies (BRIC countries) including China, considering that they have established the critical mass needed to cooperate with the EU on an equal foot. This means that within the general openness of Horizon 2020 Chinese participants will now have to provide their own funding, and only in exceptional cases will receive funding from the EU. EU-China Co-funding Mechanism (CFM) for Horizon 2020: Up to 200 million RMB, or 28 million euro, will be made available annually by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on the Chinese side for the benefit of China-based entities that will participate in joint projects with European partners under Horizon 2020. On behalf of MoST, the China Science and Technology Exchange Centre (CSTEC) manages the CFM operation (application, evaluation, grant, etc.). Grant Agreement of Horizon 2020 with the EC is necessary for the Chinese organisations to submit an application for the co-funding.
Horizon 2020 Working Programme 2016-2017 Topics Targeting China (selection) Call: SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY RESILIENT AND RESOURCEEFFICIENT VALUE CHAINS SFS-44-2016 Joint plant breeding programme to decrease dependency of the EU and China on protein imports Call: SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES SCC-02a-2016-2017 Demonstrating innovative nature-based solutions for climate and water resilience in cities SCC-02b-2016-2017 Nature-based solutions for inclusive urban regeneration Call: ENGAGING TOGETHER GLOBALLY ENG-GLOBALLY-08a-2016/2017 Cultural and socio-economic aspects of urban issues in China (Research and Innovation Action) ENG-GLOBALLY-08b-2016/2017 EU-China innovation platform on sustainable urbanisation Call: GREENING THE ECONOMY SCS-10-2016 Multi-stakeholder dialogue platform to promote innovation with nature to address societal challenges SCS-11-2016 Supporting international cooperation activities on water Call: 2016-2017 MOBILITY FOR GROWTH MG-3.2-2017 Protection of all users in crashes MG3.5 Behavioural aspects for safer transport Call: PERSONALISED MEDICINE SCI-HCO-07-2017 Global Alliance for chronic disease (GACD)
Horizon 2020 Priorities for Work Programme Parts (2018-20) Health, demographic change and wellbeing Better health and care, economic growth and sustainable health systems Decoding the role of the overall environment for health and well-being Digital transformation in health and care Trusted big data solutions and cybersecurity for health and care Secure, clean and efficient energy Developing a smart citizen-centred energy system, including Smart Cities and Communities Strengthening the efficient use of energy in buildings and industry Decarbonising the use of fossil fuels Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Climate action in support of the Paris Agreement (including cities) Greening the economy in line with the SDGs (including circular economy, water, raw materials, natural and cultural assets)
China Scholarship Council (CSC) The CSC is the Chinese Ministry of Education's non-profit organization that provides student financial aid to Chinese citizens and foreigners to study abroad or to study in China, respectively. EU outgoing: The programme supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars. Stipend encompasses full (tuition, accommodation, living allowance and insurance) EU Window Scholarship is a Chinese Government Scholarship Program established under the framework of China-EU High Level People-to-People Dialogue (HPPD) Some Chinese Embassies have a separate contingent of scholarships. CSC-Chinese University Program Joint programmes with HEIs networks? (SGroup) Scholarship programmes on provincial/regional and local level mirroring the national level opportunities
China Scholarship Council (CSC) II EU incoming Privileged University/Institution Programs (PHD) Sandwich track: Intermediate stay abroad for up to two years Full PHD abroad (3-4 years funding) Additional researcher mobility: guest doctoral students postdocs visiting scholars Student Mobility Scholarships for master students (double-degree/integrated study abroad) Occasional scholarships for bachelor (rather seldom)
Bi-national funding of national research foundations with China Example - Germany 1) German Research Foundation (DFG) cooperation agreements with: Ministry of Education (MoE) Multiple Funding Opportunities with China National Natural Science Foundation (NNSF) Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) 2) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) cooperation agreement with: Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) 41
Multiple Funding Opportunities with China Bi-national research funding institutions with China Sino-German Center for Research Promotion in Beijing (SGC) - joint venture by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) promoting scientific cooperation between Germany and China focus on the natural sciences, life sciences, engineering sciences and management sciences support a range of funding programmes tailored to this purpose information platform that facilitates the exchange of information about research systems improve the infrastructure framework for scientific cooperation provides bilateral early career support important contribution to long-term cooperation between universities, research institutions and researchers in both countries. 42
Multiple Funding Opportunities with China Focus programme SPP2006 on advanced metal alloys Mercator fellowship at UBT An-Chou Yeh National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Visiting Professorship at NTHU MSE Andreas Glatzel, UBT Results: Master and PhD student mobility Research staff mobility Joint research funding applications andprojects Aiming at a joint research lab 43
SG-TT4C Summer School in Shanghai 44
Where we come from: Meeting in Lisbon discussed demands to Specialized summer-school not applicable => generalist approach => Intercultural China Studies Duration: 2-4 weeks Convenient time: August Critical Issues: participation cost Benefits for the students Comprehensive China oriented regional and cultural studies approach China experience with the reflectionsessions Network to all the other students from SGroup Network to alumni/mentoring Limiting Factors: Funding
SGroup Summer-School for Intercultutal China Studies Venue: Shanghai Foreign Studies University (Hongkou Campus) Date: August 2018 for 3 weeks in total Capacity: approx. 30 students (BA/MA/PHD) Pre-Departure Webinars on Modern Chinese History (1800 today) The political and administrative system of the PRC Basic Chinese Geography (Climate, Resources, Industry, Population, Languages, Administration etc.) Morning: Language classes (beginners to HSK3) Afternoon: Workshop, Seminars and Excursions Cultural Themes (Foreignness, Family, Work, Politeness, Age, Eating, Conflict Resolution, Tolerance etc.) Economy/Business (e.g. EU-Chinese economic relationships ) International Relations ( EU-Chinese political and cultural relationships Chinese Law
Rough cost calculation Estimated Cost in Euro Financing Option Travel & Visa 600 1.100 Student Cost of living 200 350 Student Programme Cost 1000 (partial) Scholarship Accomodation (DR) 280 Programme & Tuition-Fee 500 Travel in China 120 Sightseeing 100
Timetable to realize the project Green light by GA November 2017 Search for funding opportunities and Sponsors November 2017 Conceptualization and binding offer January 2018 Nomination of candidates Beginning of March 2018 Distribution of vacancies April 2018 Pre-departure webinars April, May, June & July Flight reservation April - July 2018 Visa application Arrival in Shanghai June/July August 10 th 2018 (Friday)
Remaining Questions Language proficiency of participants Funding & sponsors (EU, companies, Confucius Institutes etc.) Integration of network resources (lecturers, sponsors, alumni etc.) Credit transfer Insurance Visa