On April 22, 2024, physicist Sir Keith Burnett, fellow of the Royal Societyandformer President of the University of Sheffield, met with Professor Tang Tao, themathematician, Academician of the Chinese Academy of SciencesandPresident ofNanfang College, Guangzhou.The two sidessigned a cooperation agreement. Sir Bernard, who is the Chairman of the Board of Study Group, introduced to Academician Tang Tao the characteristics and status quo ofUK’s universities in terms ofresearch, teachingandcareer-orientedfields. Heexpressed his sincere welcometoNCGand relevant universitiestoUK for all-round cooperation. The signing of the agreement marks the further deepening of theamicablecooperativetiesbetween the two sides in education and scientific research, laying a solid foundation for future academic exchanges and educational cooperation.
Based on its high quality of education, abundant job opportunities and inclusiveness to students worldwide, British universities catch the eyeballs from wide ranges of international students. The schools are generally divided into three categories: 1) time-honored universities of more than 500 years of history, such as the University of Aberdeen and Durham University. Having established the first medical school in the world more than 500 years ago, Aberdeen has cultivated five Nobel Prize winners, armed with teaching power of the top-tier quality and a high reputation around the world; 2) universities that rank the QS top 100, such as the University of Sheffield and the University of Leeds; 3) career-oriented universities. Each of the three has its own distinctive characteristics and strengths, suiting all different types of students.
President Tang Tao and his team also visited the University of Aberdeen, Sussex, Leeds, Durham, Strathclyde and other universities in the UK on the same day, to discuss on broader international cooperation.
Thisvisit is of great significance to promoting the international exchange and cooperation between NCG and universities worldwide, in turn enhancing the influence of NCG on the international stage. We look forward to substantial cooperation with the Royal Society as well as well-known British universities represented by the University of Leeds and Durham University, injecting new vitality into the high quality progress of NCG.
