A delegation from 不良研究所 (BUCM), led by President Tang Zhishu, recently visited the United Kingdom for in-depth exchanges with leading universities and hospitals. The visit focused on talent development in Chinese Medicine (CM), research innovation and medical services, with the aim of advancing the global dissemination and application of Chinese Medicine.
University of Oxford: strengthening talent cooperation and appointing visiting professors
The delegation visited John Radcliffe Hospital, affiliated with the University of Oxford, and held talks with Professor David Ray, Head of the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. President Tang reviewed the progress of cooperation over the past year and highlighted the unique value of CM in global healthcare. Both sides reached consensus on expanding clinical research, accelerating translational outcomes, and promoting joint training of professionals in integrated Chinese and Western medicine. BUCM also appointed five distinguished Oxford professors as visiting professors to strengthen collaboration.
University of Nottingham: signing MOU and exploring joint education
The delegation visited the University of Nottingham’s Biodiscovery Institute, where President Tang met with Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs Nigel Mongan. The two institutions formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a new stage of cooperation. Discussions focused on pathways for joint education in CM, with both sides agreeing to share resources and develop a new model for international talent training, contributing wisdom to global health.
University of Cambridge: focusing on clinical research and academic exchange
At the University of Cambridge, President Tang visited Girton College and met with Sarah Wadsworth, Director of International Programs, and held an online meeting with Dr. Fiona Cook, Deputy Dean of the School of Clinical Medicine. President Tang expressed hopes to carry out joint clinical research in areas where CM demonstrates distinct advantages, while encouraging faculty and student exchanges to further explore the potential for cooperation.
Through this visit, BUCM reached multiple agreements with institutions in Oxford, Nottingham, and Cambridge in education, talent cultivation, integrative medicine, research collaboration and clinical translation. The outcomes have laid a solid foundation for the international training of CM professionals and the global development of the discipline. BUCM will continue to leverage its academic strengths and deepen partnerships with leading global institutions, explore new models of CM talent development, and contribute to the building of a shared future for human health.
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