A Collaborative Exchange Between German and Chinese Researchers

Name: A Collaborative Exchange Between German and Chinese Researchers
Start: 2026-03-06T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-06T17:00:00+01:00

On Friday March 06, 2026 the Chair for Sinology with a focus on the Intellectual and Cultural History of China (Alexander von Humboldt Professorship) led by our FAU MoD member Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea Bréard at FAU, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is hosting:

Event: A Collaborative Exchange Between German and Chinese Researchers
Organizer: KoWinChi (Würzburg)
Speakers: Dr. Hannes Gohli and Anastasia Kostromina
Universität Würzburg

This workshop offers a unique opportunity for German and Chinese researchers to connect and exchange insights beyond their specific academic disciplines. Designed as an inclusive platform, it fosters thematic discussions using interactive methods like the “World Café”, encouraging meaningful dialogues that go beyond technical or disciplinary boundaries.

What You’ll Gain

Cultural Insight:
• German participants will gain an insider’s view of the Chinese academic system and learn how Chinese researchers perceive and navigate the German research environment.
• Chinese researchers will better understand the expectations and nuances of the German academic landscape and share their experiences with peers.

Enhanced Collaboration Skills:
• Develop the ability to identify and bridge cultural gaps in research and academic collaboration.
• Strengthen communication and teamwork between German and Chinese researchers.

New Perspectives:
• Gain fresh insights into your own academic system through the lens of researchers from a different cultural and professional background.
• Learn how these differences can lead to innovative ideas and approaches in collaborative research.

Networking Opportunities:
• Connect with researchers from diverse disciplines who are currently working in Germany.
• Build lasting professional relationships that can lead to future research partnerships.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
• German and Chinese researchers working in any field.
• Academic and administrative staff interested in cross-cultural collaboration.
• Those seeking to enhance their understanding of German and Chinese academic systems and foster long-term connections.

Registration
Registration is free but mandatory.
Register via the “KoWinChi-Woche in Aachen” menu option.
Registration link: https://www.phil.uni-wuerzburg.de/kowinchi/anmeldung/

WHEN
Fri. March 06, 2026 (10:00H – 16:00H)

WHERE
RWTH Aachen University

KoWinChi
KoWinChi „Competence in Research Cooperation with China”.
Cooperation with China is indispensable in many scientific disciplines. Chinese scientists today conduct research at an international level. Especially in natural science, the education of young Chinese scientists is often outstanding. In addition, Chinese institutions offer attractive research opportunities. Research cooperation with China therefore takes place today on an equal footing. At the same time, cooperation has become more complex because it takes place against the background of increased economic competition and system rivalry. Economic competition leads to concerns regarding intellectual property rights, industrial espionage or dual-use technologies. System rivalry raises questions about the safety of foreign scientists in China, the protection of freedom of expression, and academic freedom in general. The existing differences in scientific culture and academic socialization pose significant challenges for cooperation and the training of young Chinese scientists in Germany. Against this background, the project „Competence in Research Cooperation with China” (KoWinChi) aims to prepare scientists and science support staff at universities and research institutions for cooperation with China.

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