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.
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.
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