Science Bridges: Bradford-China Programme for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medical Technology
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bradford
Department Name: The Registrar and Secretary
Abstract
The programme focusses on the development of products aligned with the strategic priorities of both the Chinese and British governments in their respective health delivery policies and associated industries (e.g. diabetes, infection control, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medical devices). Its overall purpose will be to provide effective solutions to these needs. Outcomes are expected to be new therapies, enhanced biomaterials and medical devices, and the application and validation of processes to accelerate the discovery and commercialization of new drugs/ medical devices. We have two major Themes: Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medical Technology. In the first Theme, emphasis will be placed on Traditional Chinese Medicine, and in the second Theme, materials for biomedical applications, and related devices. All the programme activities will involve Bradford-based teams (strengthened by other UK universities, Health Services and companies whenever appropriate) and identified leading Chinese universities and organisations. Building on existing strong links between UoB and Chinese academia, we aim to accelerate product invention, design, and development through stimulating open innovation between the UK and China, for Pharmaceutical Sciences - particularly drug discovery and delivery - and Medical Technology, meeting aligned needs of the UK and China. This will be addressed by three main activities: (i) an Open Innovation project scheme to develop prototypes and products, (ii) reciprocal training programmes based on the two Themes, and (iii) developing state-of-the-art knowledge and commercial networks. We will also provide means for managing exploitation of the outcomes.Each Theme is associated with leading research and KT areas in Bradford: Pharmaceutical Sciences [pharmaceutics, bioimaging (www.ipi.ac.uk) and drug discovery & development (www.cancer.brad.ac.uk)] and Advanced Materials Engineering [polymer engineering (www.polyeng.com), part of the internationally leading Polymer IRC]. Over the past 2 years these groups have developed an exciting third area of combined research, Healthcare Technologies - including a recent joint Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering Science, and collaborative research and commercialisation projects (see Track Record). All three R&KT areas have extensive but developing (and sometimes connected) links with leading Chinese Universities and co-operative organisations such as Medilink Y&H Ltd, which is taking a major lead on behalf of UKTI on health technology partnerships with China, to help regional high technology companies, including SMEs, develop opportunities and products.
Organisations
- University of Bradford (Lead Research Organisation)
- Medical Research Council (Co-funder)
- ARTERIUS LIMITED (Collaboration)
- Sinopec Group (Collaboration)
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (Collaboration)
- Beijing University of Technology (Collaboration)
- Sichuan University (Collaboration)
- Smith and Nephew (Collaboration)
Publications
Li J
(2019)
Multiple shape memory behavior of highly oriented long-chain-branched poly(lactic acid) and its recovery mechanism.
in Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A
Li J
(2017)
Structure evolution and orientation mechanism of long-chain-branched poly (lactic acid) in the process of solid die drawing
in European Polymer Journal
Li L
(2013)
Small scale injection moulding of modified poly(vinyl alcohol)
in Plastics, Rubber and Composites
Li Z
(2014)
Structure and blood compatibility of highly oriented PLA/MWNTs composites produced by solid hot drawing.
in Journal of biomaterials applications
Li Z
(2015)
Fibrillation of chain branched poly (lactic acid) with improved blood compatibility and bionic structure
in Chemical Engineering Journal
Li Z
(2017)
Structure and biocompatibility of highly oriented poly(lactic acid) film produced by biaxial solid hot stretching
in Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Lin X
(2013)
Shear-induced crystallization morphology and mechanical property of high density polyethylene in micro-injection molding
in Journal of Polymer Research
Lin X
(2013)
Capillary study on geometrical dependence of shear viscosity of polymer melts
in Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Description | The Bradford RCUK Science Bridges China programme (www.sciencebridgeschina.com) has formed links with leading Chinese academics in advanced materials (particularly polymer-related) for healthcare, and in pharmaceuticals, including drug discovery and drug delivery. We have established collaborations with over 20 leading Chinese groups, and have regularly involved academics from Bradford, Sheffield, Durham, Leeds and York, plus Warwick in our meetings. We have run nine major Research Workshops (alternating between the UK and China), and six open innovation workshops funded by Chinese local governments (Chuzhou, Guangzhou) and recently, Yorkshire Cancer Research. The University of Bradford established a Joint International Laboratory for Polymer Microprocessing with Sichuan University in July 2010. We formed the UK-China Advanced Materials Research Institute (www.ukchina-amri.com) in April 2012 - we have a strongly developed community, with research exchanges, joint publications, joint IP, joint international grants (including NSFC, MOST, MRC-MOST, EPSRC),and interactions with industry and hospitals, both in the UK and China. The Joint laboratory with Changchun CIACCAS for Polymer Process Physics was opened in September 2015 and with Beijing University of Chemical Technology, on Soft Matter Technologies, in Dec 2016. The EPSRC MeDe CIM was included in our ongoing international meetings, and involved in the growing programme of Researcher Exchanges. A booklet giving fuller details of the programme is available on the web sites: www.sciencebridgeschina.com and www.ukchina-amri.com. |
Exploitation Route | We have an open collaboration - so other academic, industrial and hospital groups are being encouraged to join our community. Our Science Bridges China model is highly regarded in both the UK and China - it was jointly presented to the Minister for Science & the Universities in Chengdu in Dec 2013 and recognised as a most successful model, to be built upon. Our community continues and is exploring further ways of developing research collaborations. We have established a database of researchers in advanced materials for healthcare (see www.ukchina-amri.com) |
Sectors | Chemicals Healthcare Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
URL | http://www.sciencebridgeschina.com |
Description | The Bradford RCUK Science Bridges China programme (www.sciencebridgeschina.com) has had major impact on UK links with leading Chinese academics in advanced materials (particularly polymer-related) for healthcare, and in pharmaceuticals, including drug discovery and drug delivery. We have established collaborations with over 20 leading Chinese groups, and have regularly involved academics from Bradford, Sheffield, Durham, Leeds and York, plus Warwick in our meetings. We have run six major Research Workshops (alternating between the UK and China), and six open innovation workshops funded by Chinese local governments (Chuzhou, Guangzhou) and recently, Yorkshire Cancer Research. The University of Bradford established a Joint International Laboratory for Polymer Microprocessing with Sichuan University in July 2010. We formed the UK-China Advanced Materials Research Institute (www.ukchina-amri.com) in April 2012 - we have a strongly developed community, with research exchanges, joint publications, joint IP, joint international grants (including NSFC, MOST, MRC-MOST, EPSRC) and interactions with industry and hospitals, both in the UK and China. A booklet giving fuller details of the programme is available on the web sites: www.sciencebridgeschina.com and www.ukchina-amri.com. This shows the visibility of the platform, with clear recognition of our activities by Uk and Chinese government agencies, plus a range of international research cooperation awards.Three Joint international Research Laboratories have now been formed, with Sichuan University, Changchun CIACCAS and Beijing University of Chemical Technology. Prof Coates has been honoured with the Sichuan Tianfu Friendship Award (2015), the Sichuan Province International Science and Technology Cooperation Award (2016), and the highest honour for foreign scientists, the 2017 International Science and Technology Co-operation Award of the People's Republic of China, presented by President Xi Jinping and the full leadership team, Beijing Jan 2018. |
First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
Sector | Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
Impact Types | Cultural Societal Economic |
Description | British Council Newton Researcher Links 'Healthcare Technologies for Aging Populations' |
Amount | £24,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 227337704 |
Organisation | British Council |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 12/2016 |
End | 01/2017 |
Description | EPSRC - Global Engagements |
Amount | £499,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/K004204/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2012 |
End | 03/2013 |
Description | EPSRC - Global Engagements |
Amount | £499,989 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/K004204/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2012 |
End | 03/2013 |
Description | EPSRC Healthcare Impact Partnership |
Amount | £904,074 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/R024324/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 06/2018 |
End | 06/2021 |
Description | Medical Research Council |
Amount | £40,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | Stem cell initiative |
Organisation | Medical Research Council (MRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2012 |
End | 03/2013 |
Description | Ministry of Education of China |
Amount | £100,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 06/2010 |
End | 06/2015 |
Description | Ministry of Education of China |
Amount | £100,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 05/2010 |
End | 06/2015 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 2010DFA32420 |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 05/2010 |
End | 06/2012 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 05/2011 |
End | 06/2012 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | S2010GR0920 |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 04/2010 |
End | 12/2012 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | S2010GR0920 |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 05/2010 |
End | 06/2012 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 04/2011 |
End | 12/2012 |
Description | Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST |
Amount | £200,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 2010DFA32420 |
Organisation | Ministry of Science and Technology |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 04/2010 |
End | 12/2012 |
Description | Natural Science Foundation of China |
Amount | £160,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 51010004 |
Organisation | National Science Foundation China |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 05/2011 |
End | 06/2013 |
Description | Natural Science Foundation of China |
Amount | £160,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 51010004 |
Organisation | National Science Foundation China |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 01/2011 |
End | 12/2013 |
Description | Oriented polymer processing - Sinopec BRICI |
Amount | £357,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Sinopec Group |
Sector | Private |
Country | China |
Start | 06/2018 |
End | 06/2021 |
Description | Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship |
Amount | £20,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | 1314RECI013 |
Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 06/2014 |
End | 05/2015 |
Description | Royal Society Newton Advanced Fellowship |
Amount | £111,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | NA150222 |
Organisation | The Royal Society |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2015 |
End | 08/2018 |
Description | UK-China Low Carbon Manufacturing |
Amount | £1,150,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | S018573/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2019 |
End | 12/2022 |
Description | White Rose University Consortium |
Amount | £50,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | White Rose University Consortium |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2012 |
End | 04/2016 |
Description | White Rose University Consortium |
Amount | £50,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | White Rose University Consortium |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2012 |
End | 04/2016 |
Description | Yorkshire Cancer Research |
Amount | £250,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Yorkshire Cancer Research |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 04/2012 |
End | 05/2014 |
Description | Yorkshire Cancer Research |
Amount | £250,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Yorkshire Cancer Research |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 04/2012 |
End | 05/2014 |
Title | UK-China Advanced Materials Research Institute |
Description | A database of capability of individual researchers in advanced materials for healthcare, particularly related to polymers, but including aspects of drug delivery and drug discovery, from the Science Bridges China and Global Engagements platform of research collaborations. |
Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
Year Produced | 2012 |
Provided To Others? | Yes |
Impact | building a community of researchers across the UK and China |
URL | http://www.ukchina-amri.com |
Description | Aterius oriented polymer stents |
Organisation | Arterius Limited |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | precision small scale die drawing of bioresorbable polymers to make oriented tubes, used to laser cut stents. Shared IP with Arterius |
Collaborator Contribution | Original approach to us from Arterius, IP (shared), for use of our oriented polymer routes. |
Impact | the only British drug eluting, resorbable stent - currently close to commercialisation, in trials. Combination of engineering sciences and pharmaceutical science. |
Start Year | 2009 |
Description | Joint International Laboratory for Polymer Micro Processing |
Organisation | Sichuan University |
Country | China |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Establishment of a micro moulding facility in Sichuan, to mirror the (more extensive) facilities in Bradford, to develop further our collaborative research. Joint IP for conducting polymer products. |
Collaborator Contribution | Materials engineering expertise, including polymer nano composite products, especially for electrically conducting products. Joint IP for conducting polymer products. |
Impact | Joint publications. Joint IP |
Start Year | 2010 |
Description | Joint International Laboratory for Soft Matter Technologies |
Organisation | Beijing University of Technology |
Department | College of Environmental and Energy Engineering |
Country | China |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Hosting Researcher Exchanges leading to joint publications; advisory role with respect to development of particular technologies |
Collaborator Contribution | sending researchers to our laboratory, leading to joint publications; Support (from Prof Zhang Liqun) for meetings with the Ministry of Science & Technology in Beijing |
Impact | joint publications |
Start Year | 2016 |
Description | Joint Laboratory for Polymer Process Physics |
Organisation | Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry |
Country | China |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Royal Society Newton award, following Science Bridges China researcher exchanges (two way) |
Collaborator Contribution | High quality x-ray analysis of oriented polymers |
Impact | Journal papers (Macromolecules) |
Start Year | 2015 |
Description | Sinopec solid phase orientation project |
Organisation | Sinopec Group |
Country | China |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | research skills and facilities for solid phase orientation processing of polymers |
Collaborator Contribution | materials manipulation and supply |
Impact | confidential to company |
Start Year | 2013 |
Description | Smith & Nephew programmes |
Organisation | Smith and Nephew |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | solid phase processing of polymers and development of shape memory materials and products for tissue fixations. Joint IP on these materials and products. |
Collaborator Contribution | Development of shape memory materials and products for tissue fixations. Joint IP on these materials and products. Clinical challenges and assistance. |
Impact | extensive knowledge on shape memory materials for potential products in fixations. Combination of physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biomaterials, medical technology. |
Title | METHODS TO IMPROVE THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY FOR MOULDED PLASTIC PARTS |
Description | Disclosed herein are the methods to improve the electrical conductivity for micro-moulded plastic parts containing carbon nanotubes. The polymer/carbon nanotubes composites suitable for polymer micromoulding including 80 ~ 99.95 wt% of a polymer pellet or powder, 0-2 wt% of antioxidant, 0-2 wt% of dispersant agent and 0.05-20 wt% of carbon nanotube with a diameter of 0.5 -200 nm and a length of 200 nm -20 µ?? are firstly prepared through melt extrusion. The plastic microparts are prepared by micromoulding of the polymer/carbon nanotubes composites including micro extrusion, micro injection and hot embossing at optimized processing conditions and then are subject to a post thermal treatment to enhance the electrical conductivity. The post thermal treatment methods include electric heating, microwave, infrared or plasma heating. The methods disclosed can be used to prepare electrical conductive biomedical implanted plastic micro devices for minimally invasive surgery, biomedical sensors, microelectrodes, drug delivery devices, automated pipetting systems, breathing tubes, EMI devices etc. |
IP Reference | WO2012089998 |
Protection | Patent granted |
Year Protection Granted | 2012 |
Licensed | Yes |
Impact | micromoulded polyurethane with carbon nanotubes has high levels of conductivity after post-processing annealing has potential use in medical devices |
Company Name | Eovations LLC (established in the USA) |
Description | Eovations technology has its roots in material science exploration by The Dow Chemical Company, in collaboration with the Polymer IRC at the University of Bradford UK, which transferred ownership of Eovations technology to Eovations, LLC in early 2010. It exploits the solid phase polymer processing technology developed in the Polymer IRC, hosted at Bradford University, particularly the die-drawing process. |
Year Established | 2010 |
Impact | Eovations™ technology enables a broad set of value-based application possibilities that extend significantly beyond wood and wood-polymer composites. Material produced by this process offers an unprecedented combination of toughness, strength, lightweight, water resistance, durability and versatility for structural and non-structural uses. These properties allow architects, industrial engineers and product designers to replace wood, other composites, metals and plastics to achieve lighter, stronger and longer-lasting products and structural assemblies. |
Website | http://www.eovationsllc.com |
Description | Article in China Daily, 9 Jan 2018 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | China Daily article in Beijing, after the Award Ceremony for the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, presented by President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. Prof Phil Coates was one of the seven foreigners honoured with the award. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201801/09/WS5a53fa36a31008cf16da5d10.html |
Description | British Council Newton Researcher Links Workshop for Early Career Researchers |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Study participants or study members |
Results and Impact | 13 UK-China Researcher Exchanges (funded separately from the Workshop) are being set up to run before Sep 2017 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
URL | http://www.ukchina-amri.com |
Description | CCTV longer interview |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | CCTV mainstream news - my experience of the Golden Era through my research collaborations, and a celebration of the top award in China to a foreign scientist. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.ukchina-amri.com |
Description | China Daily Europe article on top award in China made to Prof Phil Coates; 12 Jan 2018 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | China Daily article in Europe, after the Award Ceremony in Beijing for the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, presented by President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. Prof Phil Coates was one of the seven foreigners honoured with the award. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201801/12/WS5a57acafa3102c394518ea1e.html |
Description | Chinese International Award |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Articles in China Daily - in English - in the UK and China; and other Chinese national newspapers concerning the Award to Prof Coates of the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award, the top award in China for a foreign scientist. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.ukchina-amri.com |
Description | ECNS China article on top Chinese Award to Prof Phil Coates, 12 Jan 2018 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | ECNS article in Beijing, after the Award Ceremony for the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, presented by President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. Prof Phil Coates was one of the seven foreigners honoured with the award. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.ecns.cn/business/2018/01-12/288042.shtml |
Description | Interview for CCTV |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Interview of 3 leading UK people for opinion on developments in China, based on our experience - in my case research collaborations |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
Description | SPE International Award in Plastics News (USA based publication, also in Europe and Asia) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Announcement of the Society of Plastics Engineers Intenational award, the top award of the SPE, to Prof Phil Coates. This increases the visibility of the UK in the polymer engineering research area, where Prof Coates directs the world-leading Polymer IRC. The Award will be presented in May 2018 at the SPE major international conference, with a Plenary lecture. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20180222/NEWS/180229963/spe-names-annual-award-winners-antec-spe... |
Description | Sichuan University article following top China Award to Prof Phil Coates in Jan 2018 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Sichuan University article, after the Award Ceremony for the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, presented by President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. Prof Phil Coates was one of the seven foreigners honoured with the award. He is an Honorary Professor and High End Foreign Professor of Sichuan University, who are one of the main collaborators with Bradford and others in our ongoing Science Bridges China programme. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.scu.edu.cn/en/news/webinfo/2018/01/1514127424326967.htm |
Description | Xinhua article on China Award for Prof Coates |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Xinhua press article in Beijing, after the Award Ceremony for the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, presented by President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. Prof Phil Coates was one of the seven foreigners honoured with the award. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-01/08/c_136880680_10.htm |
Description | article in China Daily, 19 Jan 2018 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Interview of Prof Coates by China Daily in Beijing, after he received the International Science & Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China, Jan 2018, from President Xi Jinping and other leaders. This is the top award in China for foreigners. It increased the visibility of the UK in China (Prof Coates was only the sixth UK citizen to receive this award in over 20 years) and has given further momentum to the UK-China advanced materials for healthcare research community which he founded, and continues to lead, from the EPSRC-funded Science Bridges China platform. This top Award has very great significance for our key Chinese collaborators, and will promote and strengthen our research collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
URL | http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201801/19/WS5a61c69fa3106e7dcc13562d.html |