The University of Oxford¹ on Thursday launched its first overseas center for physical science and engineering research, in east China's Jiangsu Province.

 

本周四，牛津大学在中国江苏启动首个海外物理科学与工程研究中心。

 

The Oxford-Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) opened in the Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou City. The center was established initially² with a grant from the park, according to Oxford University website.

 

Initial research programs will be led by groups from the Oxford departments of Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Materials, with applications ranging from health informatics, tissue engineering and biomedical imaging techniques to environmental remediation, advanced materials and electronic devices.

 

A total of 12 scholars from Oxford have been chosen to lead projects at the center. The scholars will work in Suzhou for two months every year.

 

Oxford vice-chancellor Louise Richardson said that cooperation with China provided an exciting opportunity, and that she looked forward to more achievements in innovative³ and new areas.

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