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University of Nottingham Ningbo China

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is the first Sino-foreign cooperative university approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Jointly established in 20

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by the University of Nottingham (UK) and Zhejiang Wanli University, UNNC exemplifies internationalized education and is a benchmark institution in Sino-foreign cooperation.

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    Disciplines and Research Strengths

    UNNC leverages the University of Nottingham’s globally recognized academic system, focusing on business, engineering, humanities, and international relations. Particular strengths include International Business, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The university hosts several high-level research centers such as the Digital Innovation & Intelligent Manufacturing Research Center and the Sustainable Energy Technologies Research Center. These platforms lead cutting-edge research in areas like new energy vehicles and green building technologies.

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    International Collaboration

    International collaboration is at the core of UNNC’s identity. As an integral part of the University of Nottingham’s global network, the university shares unified standards for faculty, curriculum, and research across its UK, Malaysia, and China campuses. The “three-campus linkage” model facilitates joint global research projects. For example, the joint laboratory on new energy vehicles with Geely Automotive allows R&D results to be simultaneously applied in China, the UK, and Malaysia, exemplifying the “developed locally, applied globally” model.

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    Technology Transfer and Global Application

    UNNC excels in cross-border technology commercialization. Research outputs benefit from the University of Nottingham’s global channels for rapid international transfer. For example, the university’s sustainable building technologies have been adopted in Malaysian eco-city projects. In the past three years, over 50 university-industry collaboration projects have been facilitated by its Technology Transfer Office. Patented smart manufacturing technologies have been licensed to multinationals such as Bosch and Siemens. Additionally, the university fosters student entrepreneurship—UNNC alumni startups generate over 500 million RMB in annual revenue.

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    Recommended Areas for International Collaboration

    - Joint R&D and standard-setting with multinational enterprises
    - Global-scale research initiatives across campuses
    - Technology transfer for Belt & Road markets
    - Cultivation of internationally minded entrepreneurial talent

    UNNC’s Office of Research and Knowledge Exchange provides full-spectrum support for international collaboration, including project management, cross-border IP protection, and international tech transfer. With its distinctive global education model and extensive international resources, UNNC serves as a vital bridge for innovation and talent between China and the world.