Our Sponsors
The University of Manchester China Centre – Sponsor of the Innovation Award
The University of Manchester (UoM) is the top UK University internationally recognized on Impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings) and unique in British higher education in having social responsibility as one of three core strategic goals, sitting equally alongside its commitments to research, world-class teaching and learning.
Established in 2008, as the first UK university to open a dedicated Executive Centre in Shanghai, UoM China Centre’s social responsibility activities capture unique Manchester spirit, motivating communities for social and economic wellbeing and cultivating talents by supporting portfolio of UoM’s Global MBA programmes and part-time industry-based Master courses in China.
Smiths Group – sponsor of the British Company of the Year Award
At Smiths, we’ve been pioneers of progress for 170 years. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating or cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected. Our pioneering spirit helps uncover new opportunities, new technologies, new business models. Where we can improve the world through smarter engineering. Our businesses share the same characteristics which shape how we create value – a culture driven by excellence and innovation, and our commitment to doing business responsibly and sustainably for the benefit of society at large and our stakeholders.
University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) – sponsor of the Sustainability Award
University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China. Established in 2004, it offers world-class teaching, research and knowledge exchange from its campus in the thriving city of Ningbo. With over 8,000 students, UNNC offers undergraduate and postgraduate British degrees, taught in English, which are awarded by the University of Nottingham, one of the UK’s top 20 universities. Run with cooperation from the Wanli Education Group, UNNC offers programmes in a broad range of subjects and enjoys the full support of the senior leadership team at the University of Nottingham.
The British Council – sponsor of the Education Partnership Award
GE5 Education – sponsor of the Business Partnership Award
ZNVISA, who are located in London and Shanghai, can boast fifteen years of a most trusted and professional immigration consultancy focused on the UK, USA, Portugal, Greece and Malta. GE5 Education, founded by an Oxford graduate, helps thousands of students apply to the top 50 universities, gaining hundreds of successful offers for Oxbridge entry. GE5 is the express route to Oxbridge and the Ivy League. The group fosters ideals of service, innovation, dedication and talent and takes integrity and quality as their values. We wholeheartedly provide a support network for clients wishing to gain places in overseas schools and universities, helping and providing expert advice and guidance on immigration and living overseas. ZNVISA and GE5 Education together are specialists in helping you make that successful application. We understand the importance of getting the best education possible.
Ascend IT – sponsor of the Social Impact Award
Ascend IT is committed to providing first-class IT services through its established companies in many cities around the world, including the UK, US, Germany, United Arab Emirates, and China.
The company is dedicated to delivering best-in-class, reliable ‘one-stop’ services that adhere to international standards. Our service offerings include AV systems, structured cabling, data center infrastructure, security surveillance, network and voice systems, server storage, cyber security, system customization along with our design, implementation and project management.
Ascend IT boasts an independent R&D team that specializes in customized software and system development, offering exceptional solutions tailored for numerous distinguished enterprises.
Johnson Matthey – sponsor of the Awards Gala Dinner
Johnson Matthey (JM): Catalyse the Net Zero Transition for China
Founded in 1817, JM is a world leader in sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions, for a cleaner, brighter future. JM is headquartered in London and has a global presence in over 30 countries, with over 11,600 world-class talented employees.
JM entered China market in 1993. Today, we have around 1,200 employees and six manufacturing facilities in China, providing technology solutions in driving down automotive emissions, transforming energy systems, decarbonizing chemical production and creating a circular economy through four sectors: CA, HT, CT and PGMS.
BE Education – sponsor of the Awards Gala Dinner
Founded in 2003, BE Education is an international education consultancy with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and London. BE offers a range of consultation services helping our students reach their full potential. BE Education specializes in student development, offering bespoke programmes of subject consultation and study abroad consultation for both independent schools and top universities. Having been deeply engaged in the international education sector for 20 years, BE Education also serves as the organizer of WAS Schools. Thus far, BE Education has effectively founded four WAS Schools that uphold and implement the principles of holistic education – WAS Changzhou, WAS Hongkong, WAS Hangzhou, and WAS Nanjing.
Swire – sponsor of the Awards Gala Dinner
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Swire is an international conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market leading businesses. The Company has a long history in Greater China, where the name Swire or太古has been established for over 150 years. The Group’s principal areas of operation are in the Asia Pacific region, centred on Greater China. Its businesses are grouped into five categories: Property, Beverages & Food Chain, Aviation, Marine Services and Trading & Industrial. These activities come under Hong Kong-based, publicly quoted Swire Pacific Limited, or are held by parent company, John Swire & Sons Limited. Swire first opened an office in Shanghai in 1866 to trade in tea and textiles. Today, the group’s interests on the Chinese Mainland range from properties, beverages, aircraft engineering to retailing.
HSBC – sponsor of the Awards Gala Dinner
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited started operations on 2 April 2007 as a locally incorporated foreign bank. It is owned by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. HSBC is one of the largest investors among foreign banks in mainland China. HSBC China has outlets across more than 50 cities. This is the largest service network covering the widest geographical reach by any foreign bank in mainland China. HSBC’s knowledge of mainland China and its international operations enable it to provide customers with a wide range of financial and banking services, including wealth and personal banking, commercial banking, and global banking and markets.
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