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Nanjing Tech University and University of Johannesburg open South Africa-China Joint Research Center for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
| Funder | China Ministry of Science & Technology |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | South African Department of Science and Innovation |
| Country | South Africa |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2019 |
| End Date | Sep 25, 2030 |
| Duration | 4,285 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 85747 |
Grant Description
On August 23, 2019, the opening ceremony for the South Africa-China Joint Research Center for Chemical and Environmental Engineering (南非-中国化工与环境联合研究中心) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The center was jointly established by the University of Johannesburg and Nanjing Tech University.
The center will also be supported by the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. It will also receive funding from the Technology Innovation Agency of South Africa.
Prior to the unveiling, the Dean of Engineering at UJ Tshilidzi Marwala and President Qiao Xu of Nanjing Tech signed the "South Africa-China Joint Research Center for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Cooperation Agreement".
The center is meant to encourage cooperative research on issues surrounding industrialization and environmental protection while also providing joint degree training, high-level teaching visits, and winter and summer camps. It is unknown how much funding the Chinese agencies put into the center.
Sources & References
- 约翰内斯堡大学与南京工业大学共建“南非-中国化工与环境联合研究中心”在南非揭牌 'The University of Johannesburg and Nanjing University of Technology jointly established the 'South Africa-China Joint Research Center for Chemical Industry and Environment' inaugurated in South Africa'
- SA- China Joint Research Centre on Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- 约堡大学与南京工业大学共建“南非-中国化工与环境联合研究中心”在南非约翰内斯堡揭牌 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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