University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Sino-foreign cooperative university in Ningbo, China

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

宁波诺丁汉大学

Trent Building

Motto| Latin: Sapientia urbs conditur

Motto in English

| "A City is built on Wisdom"
Type| Joint-venture university
Established| 2004; 21 years ago (2004)

Parent institution

| Zhejiang Wanli University and University of Nottingham
Chair| Xu Yafen
Chancellor| Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey
President| Xincheng Xie
Vice-Chancellor| Jane Norman
Provost| Jon Garibaldi
Party secretary| Shen Weiqi
Address|

199 Taikang East Road

Ningbo

Zhejiang

315100

China

29°48′08″N 121°33′33″E﻿ / ﻿29.8022°N 121.5592°E﻿ / 29.8022; 121.5592
Colours| Nottingham Blue and White
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Website| nottingham.edu.cn
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese| 宁波诺丁汉大学
Traditional Chinese| 寧波諾丁漢大學
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Níngbō Nuòdīnghàn Dàxué
Satellite campus of the University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is a Sino-foreign cooperative university in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. It was established in 2004 by a partnership between the University of Nottingham and Zhejiang Wanli University.[1]

The university is recognized by the Ministry of Education of China as an independent legal entity.[2] The University of Nottingham considers UNNC as a campus of the University of Nottingham.[3]

## History

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The University of Nottingham partnered with the Wanli Education Group, which managed Zhejiang Wanli University and operated in the Ningbo Higher Educational Zone.[4] An agreement to establish the campus was signed in October 2003, followed by a joint venture agreement in March 2004. The Chinese Ministry of Education gave official approval shortly after, making UNNC the first joint-venture university to obtain legal status as an independent campus in China.[5]

UNNC began operations in September 2004 with its first cohort of 254 students from Zhejiang province, initially operating from temporary premises within Zhejiang Wanli University.[4] Construction on a purpose-built 144-acre campus began in April 2004 and was completed in time for the second intake of students in September 2005.[4] The campus was formally opened on 23 February 2006 by British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, in the presence of Chinese education minister Zhou Ji and State Counsellor Chen Zhili.[6]

At the end of 2012, the British Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) went to the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a quality assessment. In May 2013, QAA released the Quality Assessment report on the university and concluded that the academic level of University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the quality of students were consistent with the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.[7] UNNC taught in English, and the degrees awarded to students are University of Nottingham degrees.[8]

In June 2024, UNNC signed an agreement with the Zhejiang international communication center.[9]

## Controversies

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In December 2007, founding Provost Ian Gow OBE published an article in a discussion paper titled ‘British Universities in China: The Reality Beyond the Rhetoric’.[1] The article, drawing on his experience as founding Provost of UNNC, cautioned British universities that they must acquire a more thorough understanding of Chinese higher education policy if they were to succeed in building successful strategic alliances over the long-term, especially in light of China's growing presence as a major educational hub and research and development power.

A statement was issued by Vice-Chancellor Colin Campbell distancing the university from Professor Gow’s position, criticising an article by The Guardian for a misleading assessment of Professor Gow’s article.[10] Another response was subsequently published in The Guardian.[11]

In 2018, Stephen Morgan, who served as Nottingham Ningbo's associate provost since 2016, was removed from its management board for criticizing the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and being a critic of broader Chinese Communist Party-backed initiatives in the university, but remained on the faculty.[12][clarification needed]

## See also

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* University of Nottingham
* University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

## References

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1. ^ "中华人民共和国教育部 中外合作办学监管工作信息平台". www.crs.jsj.edu.cn. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
2. ^ "教育部关于批准设立宁波诺丁汉大学的函 - 中华人民共和国教育部政府门户网站". www.moe.gov.cn. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
3. ^ "China Campus - The University of Nottingham". www.nottingham.ac.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
4. ^ a b c Ennew, Christine T.; Fujia, Yang (2009). "Foreign Universities in China: a case study". European Journal of Education. 44 (1): 21–36\. doi:10.1111/j.1465-3435.2008.01368.x. ISSN 0141-8211.
5. ^ "China is a Positive Force for World Prosperity". gb.china-embassy.gov.cn. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
6. ^ "Prescott opens new China campus". BBC. 20 February 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
7. ^ "Review of UK transnational education in China: The University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus" (PDF). Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. November 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
8. ^ "Review of UK transnational education in China: The University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus" (PDF). Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. November 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
9. ^ Colville, Alex (6 December 2024). "China's Global Talent Crunch". China Media Project. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
10. ^ Lipsett, Anthea (6 December 2007). "Academics urge caution over Chinese collaboration". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
11. ^ "Report conclusions 'at odds with many distinguished colleagues'". The Guardian. 7 December 2007. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
12. ^ Feng, Emily (2 July 2018). "China tightens party control of foreign university ventures". Financial Times.

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Higher Education Institutions in Zhejiang

List of universities and colleges in China • Department of Education of Zhejiang Province

Military|

People’s Armed Police: China Coast Guard AcademyNingboDeputy Army Level, Degree • Non-commissioned Officer SchoolHangzhouDivision Level, Degree

National|

* Ministry of Education: Zhejiang University  DBC  985  211  Key  P+M  Degree

* Ministry of State Security: University of International Relations, Hangzhou Campus  Key  Degree

Hangzhou|

* Zhejiang University  DBC  985  211  Key  P+M  Degree
* China Academy of Art  DBC  P+M  Degree
* University of International Relations, Hangzhou Campus  Key  Degree
* Zhejiang University of Technology  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Gongshang University  P+M  Degree
* Hangzhou Dianzi University  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Chinese Medical University  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang A&F University  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityDegree
* Hangzhou Normal UniversityDegree
* Zhejiang University of Finance and EconomicsDegree
* China Jiliang University  P+M  Degree
* Communication University of Zhejiang  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Conservatory of Music  P+M  Degree
* Hangzhou Medical CollegeDegree
* Zhejiang Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang University of Science and TechnologyDegree
* Zhejiang Police CollegeDegree
* Zhejiang International Studies UniversityDegree
* Hangzhou City UniversityDegree

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* Westlake UniversityPrivate, Degree
* Zhongfa Aviation UniversityForeign, Degree
* Zhejiang Shuren UniversityPrivate, Degree

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* Hangzhou Dianzi University Information Engineering SchoolPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Hangzhou Normal University Qianjiang CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Binjiang InstitutePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Zhejiang Gongshang University Hangzhou College of CommercePrivate, Degree, Independent College

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* Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Trade  P+M  Vocational
* Zhejiang Police Vocational Academy  P+M  Vocational
* Tourism College of Zhejiang  P+M  Vocational
* Zhejiang Institute of CommunicationsVocational
* Zhejiang Financial CollegeVocational
* Zhejiang Vocational College of CommerceVocational
* Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical EngineeringVocational
* Zhejiang College of ConstructionVocational
* Zhejiang Technical Institute of EconomicsVocational
* Zhejiang Vocational Academy of ArtVocational
* Hangzhou Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational
* Professional and Technological College of Zhejiang Electric PowerVocational
* Zhejiang College of SportsVocational
* Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyVocational
* Hangzhou PolytechnicVocational
* Zhejiang Vocational College of Special EducationVocational

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* Zhejiang Yuying College of Vocational and TechnologyPrivate, Vocational
* Zhejiang Changzheng Vocational and Technical CollegePrivate, Vocational
* Hangzhou Wanxiang PolytechnicPrivate, Vocational

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* Zhejiang Open UniversityContinuing
* Hangzhou Workers Part-time UniversityContinuing
* Zhejiang Provincial Level Organ Staff Part-time UniversityContinuing
* Zhejiang Staff University of Economics and ManagementContinuing

Ningbo|

* Zhejiang University (Ningbo Campus)  DBC  985  211  Key  P+M  Degree
* Ningbo University  DBC  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Wanli UniversityDegree
* Ningbo University of TechnologyDegree
* NingboTech UniversityDegree
* Zhejiang Pharmaceutical UniversityProfessional, Degree
* Ningbo University of Finance and EconomicsPrivate, Degree
* University of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaForeign, Degree
* College of Science and Technology, Ningbo UniversityPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Zhejiang Business Technology InstituteVocational
* Ningbo PolytechnicVocational
* Zhejiang Fashion Institute of TechnologyVocational
* Ningbo Childhood Education CollegeVocational, Continuing
* Ningbo City College of Vocational TechnologyVocational
* Ningbo College of Health SciencesVocational
* Ningbo Open UniversityContinuing

Wenzhou|

* Wenzhou Medical University  P+M  Degree
* Wenzhou UniversityDegree
* Wenzhou Institute of TechnologyDegree
* Wenzhou Business CollegePrivate, Degree
* Wenzhou-Kean UniversityForeign, Degree
* Wenzhou Medical University Renii CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Zhejiang Industry and Trade PolytechnicVocational
* Zhejiang College of Security TechnologyVocational
* Wenzhou Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational
* Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & TechnologyVocational
* Zhejiang Dongfang PolytechnicPrivate, Vocational
* City University of Wenzhou (Wenzhou Open University, Wenzhou Workers Spare-time College)Continuing

Jiaxing|

* Zhejiang University (Haining International Campus)  DBC  985  211  Key  P+M  Degree
* Jiaxing UniversityDegree
* Jiaxing Nanhu UniversityDegree
* Tongji Zhejiang CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Oriental Institute of Zhejiang University of Finance and EconomicsPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Jiaxing Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational
* Jiaxing Nanyang Polytechnic InstitutePrivate, Vocational
* Jiaxing Education CollegeContinuing

Huzhou|

* Huzhou UniversityDegree
* Huzhou CollegeDegree
* Huzhou Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational
* Zhejiang Yuxiang Vocational and Technical CollegePrivate, Vocational

Shaoxing|

* Shaoxing UniversityDegree
* Zhejiang Yuexiu UniversityPrivate, Degree
* Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of TechnologyPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* College of Technology and Art of Zhejiang Sci-tech UniversityPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Shaoxing University Yuanpei CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Jiyang College of Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University Private, Degree, Independent College
* Zhejiang Agricultural Business CollegeVocational
* Zhejiang Industry Polytechnic CollegeVocational
* Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication CollegeVocational
* Shaoxing Vocational and Technical CollegePrivate, Vocational

Jinhua|

* Zhejiang Normal UniversityDegree
* Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of ConstructionPrivate, Professional, Degree
* Zhejiang Normal University Xingzhi CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Zhejiang CollegePrivate, Degree, Independent College
* China Jiliang University College of Modern Science and TechnologyPrivate, Degree, Independent College
* Jinhua PolytechnicVocational
* Yiwu Industrial and Commercial CollegeVocational
* Zhejiang Hengdian College of Film & TelevisionPrivate, Vocational
* Zhejiang Jinhua Technology and Trade PolytechnicPrivate, Vocational
* Jinhua Education CollegeContinuing

Quzhou|

* Quzhou UniversityDegree
* Quzhou Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational

Zhoushan|

* Zhejiang University (Zhoushan Campus)  DBC  985  211  Key  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang Ocean University  P+M  Degree
* Zhejiang International Maritime CollegeVocational
* Zhoushan Tourism and Health CollegeVocational

Taizhou|

* Taizhou UniversityDegree
* Taizhou Vocational and Technical CollegeVocational
* Taizhou Vocational College of Science and TechnologyVocational
* Zhejiang Automotive Vocational and Technical CollegePrivate, Vocational

Lishui|

* Lishui UniversityDegree
* Lishui Vocational Technical CollegeVocational

Unless otherwise stated, all the universities and colleges listed are provincial or municipal public universities and colleges.
DBC : Double First-Class Construction;  985 : Project 985;  211 : Project 211;  Key : National Key Universities;  P+M : provincial and ministerial co-founded universities.
Degree: institutions offering degree education; Professional: institutions offering professional training and certificates. Vocational: institutions offering vocational training and diploma. Private: privately founded. Foreign: Sino-foreign cooperative joint universities; Independent: Independent college affiliated to a university; Continuing: Continuing education institutions; Private: Privately founded
As of April 2018, there were 108 higher education institutions in Zhejiang, among which 36 were private, and 9 Continuing education institutions.

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