Think Tank for China (TT4C) & Think Tank Academy

Think Tank for China (TT4C) & Think Tank Academy LOM, Liége, November 9, 2017

Think Tank for China 2017 China 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) 2

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

Think Tank for China 2017 Expert partner units, which are members in TT4C U Ghent Platform for China, Office Beijing Bavarian University Competence Centre for China, (BAYCHINA@U Bayreuth, Office Beijing) DAAD-Offices, (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong) Nordic Centre @ Fudan University Austrian Centre @ Fudan University University of Bayreuth Office in Shanghai, Chinese Mission @ the EC, Brussels 5

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 (?) 6

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 7

Think Tank for China 2017 Global engagement TT4C recommended to the EC to approach two foreign language universities and two comprehensive universities (Beijing Foreign Studies University, Zhejiang University) Shanghai International Studies University, (5) Applied for associate membership Fudan University, Shanghai (5) (ongoing talks, decision pending) 8

'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 Marie Sklodowska-Curie 9

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) 17

Joint TT4LA/TT4C Selected activities 2017/2018 China 18

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? 19

Selected TT4C/LA activities 2017: Fact Finding Mission to Beijing, Shanghai, Hongkong and Taiwan (March 2017) Presenting SG TT4C at APAIE 2017 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Presentation of SG TT4C/LA at Cátedra Europa, Barranquilla, Colombia 9 10 July: Recruitment workshop with Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in Bayreuth September/October: Finalising of research, concept and budget of TT4C summer school in Shanghai 19 20 October: TT4C+LA workshop in Porto November: TT4C+LA apply for joint session at EAIE 2018 Recruitment of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) 9-11 November Presentation of SGroup TT4C/LA at LOM & GA November/December: start search for funding for the summer school 20

TT4C/LA activities 2018: Conceptualization and binding offer summer school January 2018 Think Tank 4 Global Engagement (TT4C/LA/Africa) 2018 Application for joint TT4C/LA projects February 2018 Create TT4C/LA joint experts /expertise database Initiation of the Think Tank Academy (online/offline) 2018 2018 Nomination of candidates for summer school Beginning of March 2018 Presentation TT4C and recruitment talks with 2 nd Chinese partner at APAIE 2018 in Singapore TT4 LA sessions at FAUBAI (INZ strategy, Innovation and Tools, Language of Science) 25 29 March 2018 April 2018 Distribution of vacancies for summer school April 2018 Pre-departure webinars for summer school April, May, June & July 21

Selected TT4C/LA activities 2018: Flight reservation for summer school April - July 2018 2 nd Joint TT4C+LA Workshop in Porto 21 22 June Visa application for summer school June/July Arrival in Shanghai August 10 th 2018 (Friday) Joint TT4C/LA session at EAIE (Going global together) 1 st SG Think Tank Academy Seminar, Trieste September 2018 October 2018 3 rd TT4C/LA expert meeting, Trieste October 2018 22

SG-TT4C Summer School in Shanghai 23

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 Target Group: SG member students who go on study abroad in the fall of 2018 Summer school serves as a prepatory phase to this exchange/study abroad/research stay

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)

Joint TT4LA/TT4C The SG Think Tank Academy (Hans Abelius) Academy Academy 27

Academy Combine our expertise and strengths in a systematic way increasing visibility Planning ahead engaging researchers, teachers and administrative experts Different 28

SG Think Tank Academy SGroup s Structured and coordinated advanced training initiative Online: Webinars, Work group online meetings Creating opportunities for virtual training mobility and knowledge transfer Offline: Workshops, Expert forum, Work groups Direct indepth exchange of experiences and development of joint expertise Coordinated by the EC Run through contributions of SGroup members experts SG Think Tank Academy starts online in 2018 1st SG Think Tank Academy Workshop attached to LOM and GA in Trieste, October 2018 29

Example of individual webinar Online Webinars & New Media Tools for continuous communication in expert groups: Ryver Drop Box for Documents Database 30

Expert Surveys Think Tank Academy Vision Contributors from SG members SG EC coordinators Participants from SG members Create TT Academy Expert Groups Create visibilityvice Layer Web Applications Topical Seminars to create projects Joint topical studies Joint Lobbying of new concepts Project A Project B Project N New Media Applications Virtual Data Collection and Research New ideas TT Academy Joint Forum Expert Group Forum Expert Group Database TT Academy Database 31

Breakout Sessions TT4C Topic I) SGroup formats of advanced training and knowledge transfer SG Think Tank Academy Topic II) Project Activities, preferably with EU-funding as well as other relevant funding schemes Topic III) TT4C summer school 32

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