ETH Zurich Cooperation with China

ETH Zurich Cooperation with China Anders Hagström, Director International Educational Affairs Outline About ETH Zurich Science and Technology in China ETH Zurich s links with China Sino-Swiss Science and Technology Cooperation Programme (SSSTC) ETH Zurich s China strategy 2

ETH Zurich a University of Science and Technology 16 Departments Architecture re and Engineering Natural Sciences System-oriented Management and Building Sciences Sciences and Mathematics Natural Sciences Social Sciences Mechanical and Architecture Process Engineering Mathematics Earth Sciences Management, Technology and Economics Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Sciences Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Physics Environmental System Environmental Sciences Sciences Humanities, Social and Political Sciences Computer Science Chemistry and Applied Biosciences Agricultural and Food Sciences Materials Science Biology Health Science and Technology (2012 ) Biosystems Science and Engineering ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 3 Strategic t Topics Energy & Climate Information Society Future Cities Energy Research Climate Research Environmental Research Information Technology Computer Science Electrical Engineering Urban planning Sustainable construction Mobility New Materials Security & Risk Life & Health The Universe Materials Research Micro & Nanotech Sensor Technology Risk Evaluation Technology Management Environmental Decisions Life Sciences Medical Engineering Particle Physics Astronomy Aerospace Engineering ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 4

Key Figures (2010) Students (headcount) 16 342 Undergraduate (Bachelor) 8 101 Graduate 8 749 Master/Diploma 4 455 Doctorate 3 521 Exchange/Visiting Students 322 Professors (full-time equivalents) 413 Research Staff (incl. doctoral students) (FTEs) 4 479 Administrative and Infrastructure staff 2 241 ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 5 5 Key Figures (2010) % International Students (headcount) 16 342 35% Undergraduate (Bachelor) 8 101 19% Graduate 8 749 Master/Diploma 4 455 35% Doctorate 3 521 63% Exchange/Visiting Students 322 Professors (full-time equivalents) 413 66% Research Staff (incl. doctoral students) (FTEs) 4 479 63% Administrative and Infrastructure staff 2 241 23% ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 6 6

Key Figures (2010) % International from China Students (headcount) 16 342 35% Undergraduate (Bachelor) 8 101 19% 18 Graduate 8 749 Master/Diploma 4 455 35% 105 Doctorate 3 521 63% 101 Exchange/Visiting Students 322 15 Professors (full-time equivalents) 413 66% 2 Research Staff (incl. doctoral students) (FTEs) 4 479 63% 50 Administrative and Infrastructure staff 2 241 23% ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 7 7 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA 8

Scientific publications 1983 87 to 2003 07 in % of world total by selected countries 40% 39% 38% 37% 36% 35% 34% 33% 32% 31% 30% 29% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% USA Japan France UK Germany China Canada 3% Russia 2% South Korea 1% 0% Taiwan CH Spain India Brazil Turkey 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1983-1984- 1985-1986- 1987-1988- 1989-1990- 1991-1992- 1993-1994- 1995-1996- 1997-1998- 1999-2000- 2001-2002- 2003- Source: SER 2009 (not published) Gross domestic expenditure on R&D as % of GDP (2007) Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Sept. 2009

Evolution of R&D intensity Gross domestic expenditure on R&D as a percentage of GDP, 1996 and 2007 11 ETH ZURICH S LINKS WITH CHINA 12

ETH Zurich/A. Hagström, Oct 2011 CESAER 2011 Seminar 13 13 Some 100 Faculty Research Links with Chinese Peers Main partners: Chinese Academy of Sciences (17) Peking University (8) Tsinghua University (6) Southeast University (7) Nanjing University (6) Tongji University (11) Fudan University (5) + Individual research collaboration with some 30 other institutions 14

Bilateral Agreements Chinese Academy of Sciences Southeast University Nanjing Tongji University it Tsinghua University Wuhan University Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Partnerships in Alliances: Peking University (International Alliance of Research Universities, IARU) Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Global Alliance of Technological Universities, GlobalTech) 15 Rapidly growing student numbers 120 Chinese Students (P. R. China nationals) 2005 2010 100 80 60 40 20 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Doctoral students Master + Diploma students 16

Even stronger growth of applications 300 Master Applicants (per year) and Students (total enrolment) from P. R. China 2007 2011 250 200 150 100 50 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 MSc applications MSc students 17 A steady flow of visitors Delegations from governmental departments, universities, provincial governments, media 18

Increasing Visibility ETH Alumni chapters in Beijing and Shanghai Swiss pavilion at Expo 2010 Exhibitions, e.g. Einstein in China Digital Arts Week, Xi an ETH Big Band tour Pre-study workshops Etc. 19 SINO-SWISS SWISS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION PROGRAM (SSSTC) and ETH Zurich s role as Leading House 20

Swiss Bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Programs: Focus in Emerging Markets Russian- Swiss Cooperation Program Korean-Swiss Research Cooperation Japanese-Swiss Medical Research Cooperation Chilean Swiss Joint Research Program Brazilian Swiss Joint Research Program Indo Swiss Joint Research Program Sino-Swiss Science and Technology Cooperation SSSTC Swiss South African Joint Research Program Montag, ETH Zurich/A. 24. Oktober Hagström, 2011Oct 2011 Maio CESAER Su Chen 2011 & Kostas Seminar Kaloulis 21 Sino Swiss Science and Technology Cooperation (SSSTC) Bilateral research and technology program between China and Switzerland 2005 2008 pilot phase 2009 2012 2012 operational phase ETH Zurich as Leading House, with University of Zurich as Associated Leading House Chinese counterparts: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) 22

ETH Zurich s Tasks as Leading House Responsibility for overall programme management for Swiss higher education and research institutions Design grant instruments and administer funds (Calls for proposals, project evaluation and selection, contracts, reporting) Represent Swiss research and higher education system in China in coordination with Swiss government, Swiss National Science Foundation, and others Develop SSSTC programme to strengthen visibility of Swiss higher education and research in China Create synergy between Swiss researchers and industry in China 23 SSSTC Action Phase (2008 2012) First operational phase following the successful pilot Funding for Joint Research Project Institutional Partnership Faculty Exchange Student Exchange Equal partnership: Co-funding, Joint Working Group, Joint evaluation Budget: CHF 8.8 million Priority fields: Life Science/Biotechnology, Environment/Urban Development, Sustainability, Materials Science, Medicinal Sciences 24

ETH ZURICH S CHINA STRATEGY 25 Current Situation and Strategy China recognized as increasingly important partner China s rapid development as producer of scientific knowledge Growing economic and industrial power Large investments in science and technology infrastructure Positioning Switzerland and ETH Zurich as destination for Chinese students and researchers 26

Analysis: Strengths China s development in science and economy generate interest in engagements with China. ETH Zurich s enjoys high regard in academia in China, several alumni in influential positions. Switzerland s rating as innovation-strong country attracts Chinese attention. ETH Zurich s strength in engineering and technology and close ties to Swiss industry. SSSTC program gives ETH a unique position to identify synergies and connect education, research, and industrial technology development; role as SSSTC Leading House lends credibility. Cooperation with SSSTC as role model for cooperation with small countries for the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 27 Analysis: Weaknesses Multitude of interests in China: research partnerships, student recruitment, industry collaboration, prestige Vastness and multitudes of Chinese universities: iti difficult to assess potential partners (and students). Internal heterogeneity: not all institutes and professors have equal potential to benefit. Switzerland is small, lack of critical mass for China must be compensated by excellence and good (political) relations. Slowly awakening interest of professors and students to explore Chinese potential. Incompatibility of cultures: Chinese top-down approach vs. institutional and individual autonomy. 28

Analysis: Opportunities SSSTC funding generates incentives and visibility Contacts to Swiss Cleantech and Medtech platforms can promote collaboration between researchers and enterprises. Good relationship and collaboration with other Swiss Universities, and Universities of Applied Sciences and research institutions. Threats Intellectual property issues Political risks Lack of interest from professors and students to explore China Financial development 29 ETH Zurich s General International Strategy Attract world-class faculty Recruit talented (graduate) students worldwide Equip graduates with skills needed on the global job market Contribute to intellectual and academic capacity building Cooperate in research to solve humanity s grand challenges Increase international visibility 30

Strategic Goal 1: Build institutional knowledge Improve institutional knowledge on official bodies, universities and research institutions in China International ti Knowledge Base Country Experts Group China Tapping into knowledge of faculty (Chinese professors, professors who speak Chinese, professors with long-standing engagements) Systematic collection of knowledge, nurturing relations Chinese and Swiss Embassies Swissnex China ETH alumni in China Association of Chinese Students and Scholars Zurich Sino Swiss Chamber of Commerce, etc 31 32

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35 Strategy 2: Identify research fields for mutually beneficial cooperation Sustainable urban planning and construction Medical technology Micro- and nanotechnology Energy? 36

Strategy 3: Identify future growth areas in Chinese research and industrial landscape Promote integration of Swiss R&D landscape through fora for both basic and market-oriented research Stepping-stone seminars Cancer research Risk management Bio-fuel/plant biotechnology Hydrology 37 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION 38