“European Universities’ cooperation with China”

Scientific collaboration with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) presents both opportunities and challenges to European universities. While cooperation with China is intense and appreciated in many areas, concerns about China’s motives, a growing awareness of dependencies, as well as political pressure have contributed to discussions on how Europe should position itself vis-à-vis Chinese partners.

Against this background, the China Competence Centre of the University of Würzburg (CCCUW) and the Coimbra Group (CG) Development Cooperation Working Group invite colleagues from CG Universities to learn about the current state of EU-China relations among higher education institutions, to exchange experiences with related national and EU policies, and to discuss ways ahead that allow universities to continue cooperation while raising awareness and mitigating risks.

The conference will be held on 29 February and 1 March 2024 at the Burkardushaus in Würzburg, Germany. To register for this conference, please send an e-mail to chinacentre@uni-wuerzburg.de with your name, affiliation, and the number of participants.