Education
Mission Statement
To provide members of the Chamber with pertinent information on issues affecting education in China and in the UK that might impact the smooth operation of their businesses in China. The Committee will also act as sounding board – through social media and Chamber-run events - for members for their concerns regarding educational development in China – primary, secondary, tertiary or vocational/professional development – and act as a representative body for British educational institutions within the Chamber through the appropriate channels in China or the UK, and help promote our institutions based in China throughout the country and internationally facilitating study in China for UK students, as appropriate.
Committee Members
Chair: David Mansfield, Executive Headmaster, Y.K. Pao School
Vice Chair: Sherry Fu, Director of China Centre, The University of Manchester China Centre
Vice Chair: Alastair Balchin , Director of External Engagement, The Sino-British College, USST
Members:
David Wang, Head of Partnerships, Education, British Council
Douglas Shearer, External Engagement, Xian Jiaotong Liverpool University (Suzhou)
Su Si, East China Director, Education, Department for International Trade, British Consulate General Shanghai
Alex McGrath, Head of British Council Schools, China
Charles Ellison, Head Master, Harrow International School
Peter Derby-Crook, Director, Dipont Education
David Foster, Director of Business Development, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Victoria Foster, Head of Junior School, Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Grace Guan, Regional Director, East Asia, Edinburgh Global, University of Edinburgh
Dr. Mengmeng Wang-Purcell (汪萌萌博士) ，Founder and CEO, CamVision Education
Paul Farrell, Principal, Britannica International School, Shanghai
Chamber Executive Committee Sponsor: James Dunn, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
Chamber Office Facilitator: Jun Wang
Events 2020:
18 Nov: [Webinar] The Future of UK Education Pathways
28 Aug: Welcome Back Mixer
28 Aug: Welcome Back Mixer
22 Jun: Education Mixer & Quiz Night
18 May: Conflicts with Your Chinese Partner – Education & Training Sector
28 Apr: Lessons in Online Learning – What can we learn from local experiences of school closures?
21 Apr: Back to School - Managing Risks in a COVID-19 World
Events 2019:
13 Dec: UK Alumni & Education Christmas Mixer
22 Oct: Regulation Updates and Education Mixer Night
24 Sep: Co-organised with AmCham - A Global Perspective on Chinese Education Globalising
25 Apr: Importance & Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Students and Education Mixer Night
If you would like to apply to become a member of this committee or recommend an event, please contact the Chamber Staff Jun Wang.