Universitas 21 Global Education and Senior Leaders Meeting 2024

UNNC Partner Day

Partner Day Visit to University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus (UNNC)

Delegates are invited to experience the vibrant and innovative environment of the University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus (UNNC) during our exclusive Partner Day visit. Engage with UNNC’s community and explore opportunities for collaboration in research, education, and entrepreneurship.

Tentative agenda – Monday 21 October

Transport will be provided to and from the recommended hotel.

Time Agenda
09:00

Delegates in Ningbo to meet in hotel lobby

10:00-10:10

Welcome Speech UNNC – Provost Professor Jon Garibaldi

10:15-10:30

UNNC introduction and Global Engagement and Partnership presentation by Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships Professor Alain Chong  

10:35-10:45

Tea break and photograph

10:45-11:00

Research presentation by Vice Provost for Research and Knowledge Exchange  

11:15-13:00

Buffet Lunch at Lakeside

13:15-14:45

Campus Tour led by related colleagues and UNNC ambassadors (Divided into several groups based on the number of visitors) 

  • Visit UNNC museum in Trent Building  
  • Visit new Library
  • Visit the Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology and Composite Materials Lab
  • Visit incubator 
  • Visit NUBS Lab

15:00-19:00

TBC (The evening will either consist of a formal dinner hosted by the Mayor or the Provincial Education Bureau, or a drinks reception hosted by UNNC. Details to be confirmed.)

 

Transport options

Delegates participating in the partner day visit to the University of Nottingham, Ningbo Campus are advised to arrive in Ningbo on the evening of Sunday 20 October.

Travel will be provided for those participating in the partner day visit to Shanghai, departing Ningbo on the morning of Tuesday 22 October.

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is a major gateway to the city, providing convenient access for international and domestic travellers.
Delegates arriving in Shanghai can take a high-speed train to Ningbo taking approximately 2hours.
Delegates travelling from Shanghai may also choose to take a taxi, typically taking around 3-4 hours and costing approximately GBP £100

 

Accommodation

Delegates are advised to make their own reservations at the Shangri-La Ningbo.

For more information, please see the hotel website .