Coventry University and China Rob Atkinson Director, International Development

Coventry University Presence and Partnerships in China Beijing Office Zhejiang University of Media and Communications Guilin University of Electronic Technology Central Academy of Fine Arts Tsinghua Art and Design Foundation

Collaboration models Progression agreements (credits are recognised for entry into Coventry University programmes) Student exchange Joint research Dual award programmes

Coventry University Industry Partnerships

Coventry University partnership with SAIC （上汽集团） Primary research partner of SAIC in the UK Collaboration on a range of advanced engineering research and development projects Simulation work to help develop hybrid and electric vehicle technologies CU students took part in a 10 week project with SAIC to develop and propose an MG concept car for the year 2020

Located in the City of London, a global business and financial centre Guaranteed work experience opportunities Curriculum infused with employability skills Unique simulated trading floor Leadership lecture series delivered by senior industry leaders Guaranteed accommodation available Four intakes per year

London Campus

Coventry University Alumni Automotive Alumni in China SAIC Motor Tech Center, Jiading, Shanghai Tony Williams, Global Design Director – MA1998 Sam Sun, Senior Manager – MA 2001 Tony Zhu, Exterior Designer – MA 2004 Weihua Xia, Training Master – MA 2000 SAIC Motor Tech Center, Birmingham, UK Carl Gotham, Design Director Hyun Woo Kim - MA Shanghai VW Design Center, Anting, Shanghai Trevor Zhao – Senior Designer, VW Lavida Zhao Cheng Yan, Exterior Designer – BA 2004 Great Wall Design Center, BaoDing Christopher Cheng, asst to Design Director – MDes 2004 GM PATAC, Shanghai Ning Huang, designer – MA 2002 Chenwei Gao, Senior Designer - MA 2003 John Shen, Designer – MA 2004 GM Advanced Studio, Pudong, Shanghai Xin Zhang (Nathan), designer – MA 2008 Qorus Auto Co, Shanghai Tim Pilsbury, Senior Manager – BA 1985 BAIC Motor Corp, Chaoyang, Beijing Liu Mingzhe (Sean), Designer – MA 2008 Giya Jiayan Li – MA 2009

Coventry University Alumni Ms Liu Shujia, a Coventry graduate MA Media and Communication A producer with Shanghai Cultural and Broadcasting Group.

Coventry University in China - 5 year plan Continued work with SAIC on low carbon vehicle technologies (Chinese government are investing $90 billion into green technologies for vehicles) Food Security, water resource and energy management