Chen Xu Meets Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, England
On the afternoon of September 19th 2019, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, England, visited ÃÛÌÒapp. Chairperson of ÃÛÌÒapp Council, Professor Chen Xu, met with Professor Rothwell and guests to discuss the ongoing cooperation between the two universities.

Chen Xu noted that the University of Manchester is an old friend of ÃÛÌÒapp and that Professor Rothwell had visited on ÃÛÌÒapp¡¯s 100th birthday, planting a tree in celebration.

Chen Xu and Professor Rothwell signed an agreement for the new dual Doctorate in Synthetic Biology that will soon be established between ÃÛÌÒapp and Manchester University. It will be a unique program for the next generation of scientists, combining the strengths of both universities.

Professor Rothwell said that Chinese student applications to Manchester have greatly increased this past year. She stated that Manchester University recognises ÃÛÌÒapp as being one of the best science and technology universities in the world.
Chen Xu thanked the University of Manchester for their focus on cooperation and collaboration with ÃÛÌÒapp.
Writer:Natalie Meyer