Annual Report 2018 Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research Annual Report 2018 Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research List of Abbreviations SDC Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research CAS Chinese Academy of Sciences UCAS University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research Annual Report 2018 Published April 2019 Design and layout: Michael Bihlet and Lonnie Høgh www.sd Table of Contents List of Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Managements Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Joint Manager The Managements Report The present SDC Annual Report 2018 outlines the main activities and accomplishments of the Sino-Danish Center. 2018 was another eventful year at SDC, one of the highlights being the occupancy of The House of the Danish Industry Foundation in late June. After years of waiting, The Joint Managerial Committee of SDC Li Shushen President University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Hans Müller Pedersen Director General Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education Cao Jianlin Vice Minister Ministry of Science and Technology Brian Bech Nielsen Rector Aarhus University Wang 2018 Graduate At the end of 2018, SDC carried out its first ever graduate employment survey. It was carried out among all students across programmes that graduated before the summer of 2017. 93% /5 The survey was distributed to 370 graduates and 143 responded, resulting in a response rate of 38.6 Employment Survey 94% 97% would recommend their Masters programme to others. of graduates believe they acquired the ability to cooperate with people that have a different background from their own. 2018 Annual 2018 Report Annual / Sino-Danish Report / Graduate CenterEmployment for EducationSurve Ready to Meet the World A new wave of SDC graduates were ready to take on the future, when they were celebrated at the 2018 graduation ceremony at SDC in June. Their academic achievements were marked at the occasion where they were joined by their fellow students, family and friends. The Ambassador Before I stood here, I was trying to find the right word to describe SDC. I think the word should be bridge. SDC is a bridge linking China and Denmark...each of us is a small bridge, and I believe the existence of SDC will fundamentally contribute to the cooperation between China and Denmark. Commen Highlights January The year started with a visit by Chinas Vice Premier Liu Yandong, a clear recognition of the joint Danish-Chinese efforts. The Vice Premier participated in a guided tour at SDC lead by Danish Executive Director, Morten Laugesen, and met with Danish and Chinese students. February June 2018 All teaching activities and the administration moved into the House of the Danish Industry Foundation. The relocation is a great foundation for the further development of SDC. October Sixth Meeting of the Joint Managerial Committee The committee is the supreme decision making body of SD Research / Education Within the framework of SDC there are six research themes. Each theme has one or two affiliated Masters degree programmes. Research themes / 11 Masters degree programmes Social Sciences Innovation Management Water and Environment Water and Environment Nanoscience Nanosc 2018 Annual Report / Research and Education / 12 Research Social Sciences As our research collaboration in social sciences consolidates, 2018 saw more people involved and relations between Danish and Chinese researchers develop, resulting in an increase in joint publications and special issues coming out of SDC research projects. In November, S Public Management and Social Development Social Sciences The Public Management and Social Development programme explores the challenges of securing quality of life for citizens, social mobility, social cohesion, and economic competitiveness in China and Europe. The focus on Europe and China reflec Social Sciences Innovation Management In September 2018, with the new cohort of 29 Masters degree students the programme moved into its seventh year. In the spirit of innovation and preserving the elements that proved to work well in the past, the programme continued experimenting and exploring ne Social Sciences / Innovation Management / 16 Research Water and Environment The Water and Environment research theme has matured further over the course of 2018. The research conducted within this framework is delivering significant results published in high impact journals. Within the theme we work with a catchment approach, meaning that we Water and Environment Water and Environment Freshwater resources are under pressure due to overuse, pollution and climate change. The Masters degree programme in Water and Environment focusses on the growing need for innovative and sustainable solutions and better water management systems on a glo Research Nanoscience Nanoscience is one of the driving forces of new technologies in the 21st century, and the field has boundless potential applications and the ability to revolutionise key areas in modern society such as energy, environment, IT, medicine, and food. Chinese and Danish research en Nanoscience and Technology Nanoscience Nanoscience is one of the driving forces behind the development of new knowledge and technologies within energy, environment, health, electronics and much more, and it plays an increasingly important role in everyday life and in combatting some of the worlds Research Life Sciences China and Denmark form a solid partnership within SDCs Life Sciences research theme, and in these years, we see a significant number of researchers partnering up across the two countries. Neuroscience is a traditional stronghold in Danish research, and over the last decade C Strengthening the Ties Between Research Environments In August, a group of five researchers from CAS institutes, including the Chinese Head of Educational Programme, Professor Xue Rong, visited their Danish partners. The visit aimed to strengthen their already existing connections with Danish resea Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Life Sciences The Masters degree programme in Neuroscience and Neuroimaging entered its seventh year, when a class of 21 students joined the neuro family in September 2018. The unique combination of advanced imaging techniques and broad knowledge of basic and clinical Life Science Engineering and Informatics Life Sciences The combination of molecular biology and bioinformatics is becoming increasingly important for biochemical and biotechnological research and production, for example in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Research and development within thi Research Sustainable Energy The year has revolved around the development of a new research strategy for the Sustainable Energy theme. Until now the theme has focused primarily on the supply side of energy systems, including fusion, solar, wind, bioenergy (biomass and waste), and gradually also ene Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Sustainable Energy The worlds resources are under pressure and the need for securing sustainable energy solutions is growing. So is the demand for innovative green methods to convert raw materials into valuable products through improved process technology. The Research Food and Health The research theme is growing rapidly with more people getting involved, and in connection with the launch of the Masters degree programme in International Food Quality and Health the intention is to make a strong impact for the food industry in the coming years. The devel Food and Health International Food Quality and Health Masters Degree Programme in International Food Quality and Health to be launched in 2020 The Masters degree programme in International Food Quality and Health will be launched in the autumn of 2020. With a Masters degree in International Food Q PhD Activities PhD students play a vital part in the collaboration between Chinese and Danish research environments and SDC in general and the partners have been strengthening the framework for collaboration on PhDs. Part of this effort includes the settling of general double degree agreements betwe Successful PhD Students are the Best Ambassadors Henrik Birkedal and Chen Yaqing meet every Monday to discuss the progress of the project. A personal meeting was pivotal for Henrik Birkedal, when he decided to invite former SDC Masters degree student Chen Yaqing to join his research group at Aarhu Facts & Figures Masters Degree Students and Graduates 141 Masters degree students graduated from SDC in 2018 Graduates 2014-2018 40 35 Graduates 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Chemical and Innovation Nanoscience Neuroscience Life Science Public Water and Biochemical Management and and Engineering Managem Intake of Masters Degree Students Innovation Management 30 Students 30 Students Intake of Masters Degree Students Public Management and Social Development 20 10 20 10 0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2018 Enrolled through the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Students Students 10 House of the Opening the doors of a Danish building in China was a landmark event, and it attracted attention in both countries when the home of SDC was inaugurated by Hi Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark and Zhang Baowen, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 12th NPC on 25 Septem Danish Industry Foundation Facts About the Building The building has five floors and covers almost 11,000 m2. On a daily basis it is frequented by 200 Masters degree students, PhD students, teachers and researchers, guests and staff. The building contains: 20 flats for teachers and researchers 1