Conference
Fudan President Representing Chinese Universities at UN Global Colloquium
Prof. Wang Shenghong, President of Fudan University attended 2006 UN Secretary General’s Global Colloquium of University Presidents, being held at Princeton from February 14-15, representing Chinese universities together with President of Tsing-hua University.
The 2006 United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Colloquium of University Presidents addressed two important themes: The Social Benefits of the Research University in the 21st Century and Innovative Sources of Funding for Global Public Goods.
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan attended discussions by 24 Presidents and Vice-Chancellors from 18 world’s most prestigious universities on how higher education institutions could contribute to their societies.
This is the second year that Fudan has been invited to participate.
President Wang presented his ideas of Social Benefits of the Research University in the 21st Century by stressing university’s roles in four perspectives, namely, talent education, basic science research, knowledge innovative, and international cooperation.? Also, President Wang encouraged inter-university cooperation. "Global challenges have to be met with global efforts, with the jointed hands of all continents. No single nation can afford to just look after itself, to escape from challenges and impacts that are truly global. " He called on further global cooperation, especially between the developed and developing countries "for a better tomorrow when all the research universities unite, the spirit of innovation and knowledge shine everywhere."
Research Institute of Hospital Management Set Up and the Seminar Held
On March 3, 2006, A Research Institute of Hospital Management was set up in Shanghai International Convention Center. Prof. Wang Weiping, Executive Vice President of Fudan University and Director Chen Jianping from Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Developmemt Center unveiled the plaque for the research center. Prof. Jiang Qingwu, Dean of School of Public Health presided over the unveiling ceremony.
The newly established research institute will be served as a platform combined the theory and practice of hospital management and aim at becoming a national leading institute of professional scientific research center of modern hospital management.
Meanwhile a seminar titled as "World Economics, China’s Development and Medical Reform" was held in the Convention Center. More than 600 scholars and leaders took part in this seminar. VP Wang Weiping made a welcome speech.
ISPOR 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference Held
From March 5 to 7, 2006, Second Asia-Pacific Conference of International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research? (ISPOR) was held in Shanghai. Over 700 officials, scholars and doctors gathered from 31 countries to discuss on the topic of "Improving Evidence And Outcomes In Health Care Decision Making In Asia Pacific: Challenge To A New Era.".
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The conference was organized by ISPOR, its Asia Consortium and Fudan University. Prof. Wang Weiping, Executive Vice President, Dr. Peter Neumann, Chairman of ISPOR and Prof. Liu Guo’en, Chairman of ISPOR Asia Consortium attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
Compared with the last conference held in Kobe, Japan, the number of participants almost doubled. During the conference, there were 35 podium presentations, 17 workshops, 11 special discussions, 150 poster presentations and 9 lectures of professional knowledge.
The presentations made by the participants examined the use of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research in health care decisions in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Pakistan Malaysia and India. The session moderator presented key information common to all countries, which includes information of demographics, health care, health care insurance and health care expenditure and controls. Speakers from each country discussed core issues in their countries, including problems and experience in the use of the science of pharmacoeconomics.
On March 8, 2006, the conference moved to Fenglin Campus of Fudan, ISPOR experts made 4 great lectures to the graduate students. Even 27 students from Thailand came to listen to the lectures. ISPOR officials was very glad to see it and promised to hold "Fudan Forum of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research" every year.
Scholar
"Palm Educational Knight Medal" Awarded
French consulate in Shanghai held a grand ceremony recently in its official residence, conferring "Palm Educational Knight Medal" to 2 profesors in the College of Foreign Languages and Literature at Fudan University, Prof. Zhu Jing and Associate Prof. Chen Liangmin.
The award is made to praise the 2 Prof.s who have made outstanding contributions to the educational cause concerning French language and literature, and the friendship between China and France as well.
15 Fudanians selected into "Shanghai’s Medicine Pioneers"
49 leading talents who represent the highest level in every aspect of medicine were selected out of 96 applicants, among whom are 15 of Fudan people. They will obtain the aid of 50,000 RMB from Shanghai Municipal Board of Health within 5 years respectively. With other supporting funds, the total fee reaches 1 million RMB.
These 15 Fudanians are Xiong Sidong, Tang Qiqun, Ma Lan of Shanghai Medical School, Pan Jia, Ge Junbo, Bai Chunxue, Cai Dingfang of Zhongshan Hospital, Xu Jianguang, Mao Ying of Huashan Hospital, Shao Zhimin of Cancer Hospital, Chi Fanglu, Zhou Liang of the EENT Hospital, Sun Bo of Children Hospital, Li Dajin of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Hao Mo of Public Health Hospital. They were chosen through various examinations such as preliminary paper examination, arena evaluation and vote of experts. They were also checked by Discipline Talents Construction and Leadership Team of Shanghai Health System and announced online.
The Plan for Nurturing Shanghai’s Medicine Pioneers, incubated in 2004, aims at promoting discipline talents construction and accelerating the nurturing of leading talents of medicine, who are supposed to drive excellent teams and enhance overall level of medical science and technology in Shanghai.
Fudan Conferred Honorary Professorship to UN Official Dr. Attiya Inavatullah
On the morning of March 16, Chancellor Qin Shaode received the delegation led by Pakistan Parliament member, the UNESCO Executive Board member Dr. Attiya Inayatullah and conferred Honorary Professorship upon Dr. Inayatullah.
Dr. Attiya Inayatullah obtained a MA in Sociology from Boston University and a PhD in Social Demography from Punjab University. Her former positions include Minister of State in Pakistan, Chairperson of UNESCO and etc. Dr. Attiya Inayatullah is very friendly to the Chinese people. In the frame of UNESCO, she cooperates closely with Chinese counterparts. In honor of her great contributions to promotion of the friendship between China and Pakistan people, Fudan University decided to grant her the title of Honorary Professor.
During the ceremony, Chancellor Qin Shaode delivered a welcome address to the delegation and expressed the hope that Dr. Inayatullah could share her precious experience with Fudan. Dr. Inayatullah, in her turn, expressed that she was honored to receive this honor and she would continue in promoting all-round cooperation, especially academic cooperation between China and Pakistan.
After the ceremony, Dr. Inayatullah exchanged ideas with faculty members and students on the issues of Sino-Pakistan relation, India-Pakistan affairs and Southern Asian affairs.
Cooperation
The Prevention of High-Risk Pregnancy and Birth Project
On March 3, 2006, the signing ceremony for " Prevention of High-Risk Pregnancy and Birth Project" was held in the Medical School of Fudan University. Prof. Zhu Chouwen, Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office, represented Fudan University to sign the agreements with governmental representatives from Akesu of Xi Jiang Province, Linshan County of Guangxi Province and Xianju County of Zhejiang Province.
The " Prevention of High-Risk Pregnancy and Birth Project" was sponsored by CMB and jointly undertaken by The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Children’s Hospital. The project runs on for 5 years, aiming at training highly qualified medical professionals in the poverty-stricken areas of China and decreasing the death toll of infants and pregnant women.
Bilateral Agreement Signed Between Fudan and the University of Saarland Germany
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing (the original Fudan Open Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing) and DFKI at the University of Saarland, Germany have shared a long time partnership in promoting academic exchanges and research collaborations. After a friendly discussion, the two parties agreed to jointly apply for a doctorial joint training project planed by DFG and the Chinese Ministry of Education.
A bilateral academic cooperation and exchange agreement was signed by the two Universities by the end of 2005 and will take effect by July 2006. This agreement will further push the cooperation and exchanges between Fudan University and the University of Saarland in the field of computer science.
Visitor
Dr. Lui Che Woo Came to Fudan
n the morning of March 14, 2006, Dr. Lui Che Woo, Member of Board of Trustees of Fudan and Chairman of K.Wah International Holdings Ltd. came to Fudan University. He visited Guanghua Towers and Choi Koon Shum Cultural Hall with President Wang Shenghong and Executive Vice President Zhang Yihua.
At Choi Koon Shum Cultural Hall, Dr. Lui asked questions about the calligraphy of Yu Youren. In Guanghua Towers he was shown to the Chee Woo Hall. When Dr. Lui heard that the exhibition for "Challenge Cup" was held here, he was very delighted.
During the visit, Dr. Lui expressed his admiration on the achievements of Fudan development and his willingness to contribute more to Fudan.
Danish Parliamentary Delegation of Science and Technology Committee Visited Fudan
On March 6, 2006, Danish Parliamentary delegation from the Science and Technology Committee came to visit Fudan University. Vice President Yang Yuliang received the delegation at the Round Table Conference Hall in Yifu Building. The delegation was led by Ms. Hanne Severinsen, the chairperson of the Science and Technology Committee, and was concerned of the sci-tech research in China and Fudan University, especially within natural science, bio-tech, nanotech, IT-software systems within the public sector. VP Yang first introduced Fudan development in research area. Then he answered the questions raised by the delegation members. Prof. Li Yuesheng, dean of Material Science Dept. and Prof. Gao Xingao, Director of Sci-Tech Office and Ms. Gry-Irene Skorstad, Manager of Nodic Centre at Fudan also attended the meeting and answered the questions.
Famous Prof. John H. Jackson Visited Fudan
Prof. John H. Jackson from Georgeton University of America came to visit Fudan University. Prof. Jackson is a famous WTO expect and former Law Consultant General at US Trade Rep Office. This was the second time for him to visit Fudan since 2000.
In the morning of March 15, 2006, Prof. Jackson paid a visit to School of Law, American Studies Center and School of Economics. He exchanged the opinions with Fudan Professors and scholars on world politics and the relationship between economics and law.
In the afternoon, Prof. Jackson attended the seminar on WTO and China and gave a lecture at Multi-functional Hall of Yifu Building of Sci-Tech. Before the lecture, School of Law conferred the honorary advisory for Research Center of International Law on Prof. Jackson.
French Scientist Philippe Kourilsky Visited the Medical School of Fudan
On March 3, 2006, famous French immunologist, member of the Academy of Sciences and l’Academia Europea, Prof. Philippe Kourilsky visited the Medical School of Fudan University and gave a lecture which was warmly received by Fudan students.
Prof. Philippe Kourilsky is the Director General of the Pasteur Institute in Paris. He was appointed as Professor at the College of France in 1998. His research mainly focuses on genetic engineering and immunology. A winner of several scientific awards, he has published over 300 publications, including a report on the Precautionary Principle for the French Prime Minister and two scientific reference books.
Irish Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs Visited Fudan
On March 16, 2006, the Irish delegation led by Mr. Conor Lenihan, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited Fudan and met with Vice President Zheng Zukang. The two sides exchanged views on the further development of the friendly relationship between Ireland and Fudan.
After the meeting, Mr. Conor Lenihan and Vice Presient Zheng Zukang attended the awards presenting ceremony of the 4th George Bernard Shaw Essay Competition. Previous to the ceremony, one of the most famous Irish writers Mr. John Banville delivered a speech entitled "Fiction and Dreams" to Fudan students.
Vice Chancellor of Malaya University Visited Fudan
On March 15, 2006, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Hashim Yaacob, Vice-Chancellor of University of Malaya visited Fudan University. Prof. Suat-cheng Peh of Pathology, Associate Prof. Khoo Boo Teong. head of International Relations Unit also came with Vice-Chancellor.They first visit Fudan Medical School in Fenglin Campus. Prof. Zha Xiliang, Deputy Dean of Medical School received the delegation. He introduced Medical School to the guests and answered the questions that they raised. Prof. Zheng Wenxin and Prof. Cao Xiaoding also attended the meeting.
On March 16, President Wang Shenghong received the delegation in Beijing. The two parties signed Momorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchange between Fudan University, China and University of Malaya, Malaysia. In the MOU, Fudan and Malaya University agree to promote mutual academic exchange and cooperation in teaching and research sectors.
Events
Fudan University Reformed the Admission Criterion
Fudan University plans to enroll 300 local high school graduates this year based on interviews instead of their scores on a single entrance examination. The reform scheme was designed to make up for defects in the country’s existing higher education admission.
Qualified Students who are interested in the newly admission measure may apply online through www.ao.fudan.edu.cn for the application test. The test covers ten subjects including Chinese, Mathematics, English, Politics, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science. The top 1200 students of the application test may enter the next paper test step of the admission criterion. Fudan held its own paper test on March 19 and then held the interview in early April. The interview step is the most important factor in this new admission criterion. 150 Professors interviewed 1200 students and each student was interviewed by 5 Professors.
In 2003, the Ministry of Education started to reform college admission systems. Presently, 53 universities in China are allowed to recruit students by their own standards, rather than by the national college entrance examination. But almost all these universities asked their candidates to take various written tests. Fudan and Jiaotong universities, however, improved their admission methods in a more controversial way. In order to ensure fairness, a group of teachers was selected randomly for each student. And all the interviews were recorded. The final result of this year’s admission was already made public in April.
Fudan University Increased 2 PhD Programs of First-Level Discipline
The Degree Committee of State Council has issued an official document to ratify the tenth authorization list of PHD programs and Master programs. According to this official document, Fudan University has increased two PHD programs of the first level discipline, two PHD programs of the second level discipline, three master programs of the first level discipline and two master programs of the second level discipline.
The newly increased first-level discipline PHD programs are Marxism Theory and Environmental Science and Engineering. The two second-level discipline PHD programs are Civil Law and Sociology. The newly increased master programs are Sociology, Dynamics, Optics, Economic Law and Cause &Teaching Theory.
Fudan University Established the State Institute for the Studies of Journalism & Communication and Media Society
On March 6, the opening ceremony of the State Innovative Institute for the Studies of Journalism & Communication and Media Society was held at Choi Koon Shum Lecture Hall, School of Journalism, Fudan University. Chancellor Qin Shaode attended the ceremony and delivered a celebrative speech. Prof. Tong Bin will be Director of the Institute. Associate Prof. Meng Jian, Prof. Huang Dan, and Vice Prof. Zhang Taopu will be the Vice Director.
The State Innovative Institute for the Studies of Journalism & Communication and Media Society is an international cross-discipline and cross-sector research entity. It is also a research platform with mutual communication with other academic institutions and governmental departments. The institution will focus on the topic of "media society" and aim to become one of the most authoritative research institutions in this field.
Fudan Established Center for Rheumatism, Immunity and Allergic Disease
Fudan held the establishing ceremony of Center for Rheumatism, Immunity and Allergic Disease at Affiliated Huashan Hospital on March 9. Prof. Xu Zhong, Vice President of Fudan University, Prof. David Horwitz, Chairman of Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, University of South California, Prof. Zheng Song Guo, from the Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, Prof. Huan Hang from the Department of Immunity, Northwest University and Prof. Xu Jianguang, Dean of Huashan Hospital attended the ceremony.
Rheumatism and anaphylactic diseases are commonly encountered diseases that affect the locomotors system - the bones and joints and all related structures such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These diseases sometimes cause pain and disability. With the establishment of the center, postgraduate students and diplomats can be trained to offer better service for the patients.
To celebrate the establishment of the center, the first international forum on rheumatism, immunization was then held at Fudan University, on which? Prof. Chen Shunyue, Prof. David Horwitz and some other senior experts presented lectures respectively.