I. Introduction to the Organisation

The Sino-German Zhihui Education and Technology Federation (hereinafter referred to as ‘Sino-German Zhihui’) was established at the initiative of the governments, industry organisations, academic institutions and enterprises of both China and Germany. It is an association registered with the German courts, with its secretariat based at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. Operating within the framework of national strategies such as ‘Industry 4.0’ and ‘Made in China 2025’ and the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, in response to the all-round strategic cooperation between Germany and China, it focuses on China, benchmarks against Germany and establishes a presence in Europe to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education, science and technology, talent development and culture.

The Chair, Vice-Chairs and member organisations of the Sino-German Intelligence Alliance primarily comprise renowned German universities, industry organisations, professional service providers and leading enterprises. It is an international organisation guided by the philosophy of ‘win-win cooperation and jointly creating the future’, directed by the principle of ‘innovation driving high-quality development’, and aiming to ‘pool intellectual resources from both Germany and China to build a platform for the sharing of knowledge’.

II. Brief Overview of Cooperative Projects

1. Short-term Study Tours to Germany for University Students (Summer Camps/Winter Camps)

These study tours are not merely about ‘learning’ but also about ‘empowerment’. Through a four-dimensional model comprising ‘specialised lectures, university visits, on-site teaching and practical experiences’, they create a multi-faceted, immersive learning experience. Participants gain technical knowledge, research experience and professional networks, which have a profound impact on their personal and academic development.

The study tours currently being organised are as follows:

1) Clinical Medicine and Precision Medicine Study Tour to Germany: Exploring the Frontiers of Medicine, Pioneering Precision Medicine

2) Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation Technology Study Tour to Germany: Experiencing the Electrical Core of Industry 4.0

3) Artificial Intelligence and New Materials Science Study Tour to Germany: Unravelling the Innovation Code of ‘Intelligent Materials’

4) FinTech and Finance Study Tour to Germany: Analysing the Underlying Logic of the German Economy

5) Marxist Philosophy and the Origins of the Industrial Revolution: Traversing four centuries of intellectual lineage to examine the spiritual foundations of industrial civilisation

Note: For detailed proposals and promotional videos regarding the above study tour themes, please feel free to contact us or scan the QR code in the bottom right-hand corner.

Based on the specific requirements of domestic institutions, we can provide tailored study tour programmes. With extensive resources at renowned German universities, we are fully capable of organising all aspects of university students’ study tours to Germany—a service we have been providing consistently in recent years.

2. Short-term Training/Study Tours/Academic Programmes for Teachers in Germany

Application Procedures for Overseas Training/Study Tours/Academic Programmes:

1) Through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) or the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) system: Submit an application for the overseas training plan in advance to the relevant provincial or municipal Foreign Experts Bureau (or the Foreign Experts Division of the Provincial Department of Science and Technology or Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security). This method allows for the application for partial funding from the MOHRSS or SAFEA.

2) Via the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office system: submit applications for staff study programmes abroad to the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office or the relevant supervisory body in advance. For such projects, the relevant procedures for travelling abroad are primarily handled within the province, making the process relatively straightforward and efficient.

Examples of previous delegations:

Ø [Name] University of Vocational and Technical Education: ‘Teacher Training on the Transformation of Smart Manufacturing Technologies to Empower New-Quality Productive Forces’

Ø [Name] University: ‘Teacher Training on the Cultivation of Talent for Digital and Intelligent Innovation Applications’

Ø [Name] College: “Training Course on Synthetic Biology Manufacturing and Bioprocess Engineering Technology”

Ø [Name] University: “Training Course on AI-Empowered Discipline Development and High-Performance Management”

Ø [Name] University of Vocational and Technical Education: “Training Course on Digital-Empowered Educational Informatisation and Faculty Development”

Ø [Name] College: Study Programme in Germany on “Finance and Economic Management from a Global Perspective: Theory and Practice”

Ø [Name] University: “Specialised Training Programme on the Design of Intelligent Industrial Robots and Key Electronic Production and Manufacturing Technologies for Applied Technology Universities”

Ø [Name] University: “Cultivating Applied Talent in Software and Electronics Disciplines against the Backdrop of ‘New Engineering’ Development”

Ø [Name] University: “Cultivating Applied Talent in Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence for Applied Technology Universities”

Ø [Name] University of Applied Sciences: “Research into Training Models for Innovative Big Data Professionals in Vocational Colleges under Industry 4.0”

Ø [Name] Institute of Engineering: “Specialised Seminar on High-End CNC Machine Tools and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies”

Ø [Name] College: “Specialised Study Programme in Innovative Drug R&D and Production”

Ø [Name] University: “Specialised Training Programme on New Models for Cultivating Talent in Intelligent Manufacturing Supply Chain Management against the Backdrop of Industry 4.0”

Ø [Name] College of Arts and Sciences: “Specialised Training on the Design of Intelligent Industrial Robots and Research into Key Production and Manufacturing Technologies”

Ø [Name] Industrial Vocational and Technical College: “Advanced Training Programme for Key Teaching Staff in the Fields of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, High-End CNC Machine Tools and Robotics”

Ø [Name] Technician College: “Training of Mechatronics Skills Talent for Modern Manufacturing”

Ø [Name] University: “Study Tour to Germany on Intelligent Information Processing and Advanced Manufacturing”

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