A delegation led by Andreas Roepstorff, Vice President of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, visited the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) on October 20. Lin Xiao, Vice President of UCAS, met with the delegation at the Yanqihu Campus. The two sides discussed topics including talent cultivation and research cooperation, and expressed their willingness to further strengthen academic exchange and cooperation.
Lin Xiao welcomed the delegation and introduced UCAS. He noted that the Sino-Danish College (SDC) is an international educational and research platform jointly established by UCAS and eight Danish universities, and has achieved a series of results in scientific research and education. He expressed the hope that both sides would continue to deepen cooperation.
Andreas Roepstorff introduced the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, particularly its work in promoting basic research, interdisciplinary research, and international academic exchange. He hoped that the two sides could further explore cooperation prospects in disciplines of common interest.
Danish faculty representatives from SDC introduced teaching and research cooperation between China and Denmark, and shared their experience in joint graduate training, collaborative research, and organizing international academic events. Doctoral student representatives from SDC shared their experiences in cross-cultural academic exchange, sharing of research resources, and joint training.
Further reading: The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters (Danish: Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab or Videnskabernes Selskab) is a Danish academy of science. The Royal Danish Academy was established on 13 November 1742, and was created with the purpose of strengthening the position of Science in Denmark as well as promoting interdisciplinary understanding.
