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ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......................................................5 About Eurasia-Pacific Uninet ................................................................................ 6 Member Institutions of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet ...................................................... 7 The Team of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet ................................................................... 10 Editorial............................................................................................................... 12

AUSTRIAN CENTER SHANGHAI ...........................13 Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University, Shanghai .......... 14 Inauguration – Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University ... 16 Guest Professorships at Fudan University 2005................................................. 21 Austrian Guest Lectureship at Fudan University................................................. 22 Readings at Fudan University............................................................................. 23

Zdenka Becker ................................................................................................ 23 Wolf Haas........................................................................................................ 23

Cross Cultural Training – Focus: Europe (Austria) ............................................. 24

SUMMERSCHOOLS................................................25 China Know-How 2005 ....................................................................................... 26

Course A: “Modern China Studies for Scientists and Economists”.................. 26 Course B: “Language and Culture Program”................................................... 29

Chinese-Austrian EU Summer School 2005....................................................... 31

PROJECTS, CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS .......33 Sino-Austrian Center for Media and Communication Management .................... 34

Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery.......................................... 37 Cooperation on Serum Proteome Profile and Prostate Cancer Risk in Relation to Diet.............................................................................................................. 39 Cooperation on Traditional Chinese Medicine................................................. 40 Cooperation on Winter Sport in Heilongjiang Province ................................... 43 Projects on Music............................................................................................ 44 3rd International Conference on Ancient History in China................................ 46 1st International Expert Symposium on Undersea Tunnel Construction .......... 47

Mongolia ............................................................................................................. 49 Conference “The Image of Mongolia in European and Asian Travel Literature”........................................................................................................................ 49

Kyrgyz Republic.................................................................................................. 51 Workshop and Conference on Geoinformatics and Geoscience..................... 51

Russian Federation............................................................................................. 52 Conference “Tourism in the 21st Century” ....................................................... 52

EURASIA-PACIFIC UNINET – Network Office Salzburg Kaigasse 28, 5020 Salzburg, Austria – Tel.: +43 662 8044 3900, Fax: +43 662 8044 3909


SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................................54 Scholarships for partner institutions in China, Mongolia, the Russian Federation, Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan ....................................................................... 55 Scholarships sponsored by D. Swarovski & Co .................................................. 59

DELEGATIONS.......................................................60 From Austria to China......................................................................................... 61

Delegation of the Austrian Federal Minister of Finance at Fudan University ... 61 Governmental and Business Delegation of the Province Salzburg ................. 62

From China to Austria......................................................................................... 64 Delegation of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission............................ 64 Delegation of the Heilongjiang Education Center for International Exchange . 64 Delegation of Peking University Overseas Student Building Project ............... 65 Delegation of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence............................................................................................. 66 Delegation of Representatives from Jilin University ........................................ 67 Delegations in the Field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) ............. 68 Delegation of Chinese Architects joins conference at University of Salzburg.. 69

From Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic to Austria.............................................. 70 Delegation of University Presidents from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic ... 70

CHINA STUDIES CENTER .....................................71 China Studies Center, Salzburg University ......................................................... 72

OUTLOOK 2006.....................................................73 Eurasia-Pacific Uninet – Activities 2006.............................................................. 74



APPENDIX .............................................................79 Statement of Cooperation between Fudan University Shanghai and the Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture of the Republic of Austria .............. 80 Memorandum regarding the Declaration of Joint Interest in establishing the Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery ............................................. 82 Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooperation between China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet .................................. 83 Memorandum of Agreement on an Austrian-Chinese Joint School of Music ...... 84 Memorandum of Agreement between Fudan University and SMBS................... 86 Detailed Listing of Scholarships granted during year 2005................................. 89

On-Place Scholarships China ......................................................................... 89 Post-Doc Scholarships China 2005/06............................................................ 93 Scholarship Prolongations China 2005/06 ...................................................... 94 On-Place Scholarships Mongolia 2005/06 ...................................................... 95 Post-Doc Scholarships Mongolia 2005/06....................................................... 96 Post-Doc Scholarships India 2005/06 ............................................................. 96 Scholarship Prolongations India 2006............................................................. 96 Post-Doc Scholarships Russian Federation 2005/06 ...................................... 97 Post-Doc Scholarships Kazakhstan 2005/06 .................................................. 97 Post-Doc Scholarships Kyrgyz Republic 2005/06 ........................................... 98

Newspaper Article on Eurasia Pacific Uninet Activities in “Die Presse” October 08, 2005.............................................................................................................. 99

Newspaper Interview with Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Employee Jutta Stöttinger in “Salzburger Nachrichten” November 05, 2005 .............................................. 100 Article from EPU in: IV-Positionen, monthly magazine, Federation of Austrian Industry ......................................................................................................... 101

Imprint:.............................................................................................................. 102



About Eurasia-Pacific Uninet EURASIA-PACIFIC UNINET is a network which aims at establishing contacts and scientific partnerships between Austrian universities, universities of applied sciences and other educational facilities with partner institutions in Eastern Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific region. In co-operation with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture, Univ. Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner and her team have been setting up a strong and extensive network since 2000.

"Our goal is to internationally align and position the Austrian educational system. In coordination with the interests of the Austrian Economy and Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture we strive to create synergies to support our partners in various forms of bilateral co-operation,” explains Univ. Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner, president of Eurasia Pacific Uninet.

EURASIA-PACIFIC UNINET

Supports

• Scientific, economic and cultural relations between Austria and the target countries

• Reciprocal accreditation of study degrees and study programs

Supplies

• Contacts between government agencies, educational institutions and companies

• Intercultural expertise through intensive programs and courses

Initiates

• Industry-related research projects through an exchange of scientists from partner institutions in the target countries



Member Institutions of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet PR China

New members (2005) Capital Normal University China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences China Conservatory of Music Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences Chinese University of Hong Kong Harbin Institute of Physical Education Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine Hong Kong Baptist University Nankai University Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Tianjin University University of Hong Kong University of Macau Xi’an Jiaotong University

Beijing Foreign Studies University Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Capital University of Medical Sciences Central University for Nationalities Chinese Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Fudan University Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Jilin University Nanjing Normal University Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry Northwest University Xi’an Peking University Shanghai Conservatory of Music Shihezi University South West University for Nationalities Tongji University Xinjiang Medical University


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 8 Mongolia

Health Sciences University of Mongolia Mongolian Academy of Sciences Mongolian University of Science and Technology National University of Mongolia Kazakhstan

New members (2005) Katzakh Ablai Khan University Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Kyrgyz Republic

New members (2005) Issyk Kul State University Jalalabad State University Naryn State University

Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture Russian Federation

New members (2005) Buryat State University

Irkutsk State University Kazan State Technological University Novosibirsk State University St. Petersburg State University Uzbek Republic – new members 2005

Tashkent State Agrarian University


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 9 Austria

New members (2005) Danube University Krems University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien

University of Applied Sciences Campus 02, Graz Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Danube University Krems IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Management Center Innsbruck Medical University of Graz Medical University of Innsbruck Medical University of Vienna Salzburg University of Applied Sciences Graz University of Technology University Mozarteum Salzburg University of Applied Arts Vienna University of Applied Sciences FH Holztechnikum Kuchl University of Applied Sciences FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences FHS Kufstein University of Applied Sciences St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien University of Graz University of Innsbruck University of Leoben University of Linz University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna University of Salzburg University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna University of Vienna Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration Vienna University of Technology



The Team of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Network Office Salzburg

Kaigasse 28

A-5020 Salzburg

Univ. Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner

Network President

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3900

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909

E-mail: [email protected]

Maja Kornhäusl

Assistant

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3900

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909


Barbara Höfler

Project Manager

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3908

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909


Lucia Malfent

Project Manager

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3907

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909


Dr. Sigrid Steinschaden

Project Manager

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3906

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909


Thomas Reichenbach

Representative of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

Network Office Vienna

Tel.: +43-664-610 92 23


China Studies Center of Salzburg University

Kaigasse 28, A-5020 Salzburg

Mr. Yanhui Wang, Guest Lecturer from Beijing Foreign Studies University

Tel.: +43-662-8044-3903

Fax: +43-662-8044-3909



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ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 11 Austrian Center at Fudan University, Shanghai

Jutta Stöttinger

Program Director

Tel.: +86-21-5566-4383

Fax: +86-21-6564-9524

E-Mail: [email protected]

Julian Müller

Austrian Guest Lecturer

Tel.: +86-21-5566-4383

Fax: +86-21-6564-9524




Editorial

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

With this annual report we would like to take the opportunity to inform you about the activities of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet in the past year and to provide an outlook on our projects for 2006.

The year 2005 has been remarkable for the Network – besides the established programs of our summer schools and scholarships, many major projects could be realized. I am very pleased to inform you that

we are in the enjoyable position to welcome more than ten new partner institutions, who joined Eurasia-Pacific Uninet in 2005.

As a most gratifying development I would like to highlight the establishment of the “Austrian Center” in Shanghai. As a result of the long lasting and outstanding cooperation between Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and Fudan University, the “Austrian Center” has been set up. With the Austrian Center we created a local platform for the exchange and cooperation between Fudan University and other partner institutions. An integrated study library, which has been contributed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, will cover approximately 3.000 volumes.

Furthermore, several memoranda of cooperation have been signed – including collaboration in the field of medicine, technology, music and business. These memoranda can be seen as a symbol of the commitment to fruitful and success-oriented future projects. Eurasia-Pacific Uninet evolves into a platform for business-oriented scientific exchange which is characterized by sustainable relationships. It is my true wish to take the chances of this strong international platform to support mobility of scientists and to develop long lasting relations, which result in remarkable bilateral and multi-national scientific projects. I am convinced that a prosperous future of education, science, research and development has to be based on the attitude of openness and the intention to foster dialogue and dynamic collaboration. Eurasia-Pacific Uninet is strongly dedicated to this spirit.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all network partners, especially the coordinators, for their efforts and support of our cooperation. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture as well as the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development for their financial and logistic support.

I am looking forward to the year 2006, that shall be characterized by a deepening and widening of cooperations with Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and by an increase of fruitful and seminal projects.

Univ. Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner, Network President



Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University, Shanghai

The Austrian Center, located at Fudan University in Shanghai, is a branch office of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet in Salzburg, Austria. In the course of the network activities, the Austrian Center coordinates all projects and programs between Fudan University and the partner institutions of the network. The Austrian Center is managed by the program director, team member of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, and the Austrian guest lecturer at Fudan University. In addition, faculty members of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fudan University actively support the Austrian Center.

The Board

Annual meetings will be held by the board, consisting of Austrian and Chinese members and headed by the Austrian Federal Minister of Education, Science and Culture and the president of Fudan University.

Facilities

The multifunctional office area of the Austrian Center holds a study library of approximately 3,000 works on Austrian culture, history, literature, economy and science, contributed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.

Objectives and functions

• Intensification of the cooperation between Austria and China in the fields of education, science, economy, technology and culture

• Reinforcement of the cooperation between Fudan University and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet with its partner institutions

• Promotion of scientific exchange between Austria and China by organizing conferences, conventions and delegations

• Support of faculty and student exchange, as well as promotion of post graduate research between Fudan University and Austrian partner institutions.



• Organization of short study programs and summer schools in China and Austria

• Upholding of an Austrian lectureship program at Fudan University in cooperation with Verein Österreich Kooperation in science, education and culture (ÖK), Vienna.

• Support of mutual research plans by potentially including Austrian companies and organizations.

• Dissemination of Austrian culture in Shanghai by organizing lectures, seminars, workshops and intercultural trainings

• Linking the Austrian Center with institutions of similar functions and objectives in China

Contact information Jutta Stöttinger Fudan University – Austrian Center 220 Han Dan Road 200433 Shanghai PR China e-mail: [email protected]




Inauguration – Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University

On September 23, on the occasion of the 100-year celebration of Fudan University, the Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet was opened with eminent participation of Austrian and Chinese guests.

The inauguration of the Austrian Center is the result of the intensive efforts of Prof. Brigitte Winklehner, president of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet. It contributes to the institutionalization of long lasting contacts between Austrian higher education and Fudan University. The Austrian Center, as a part of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, will serve as a stable fundament for the consolidation and deepening of existing and future cooperation between Austria and China.

The honorable chairmanship of the Austrian Center will be held by the Austrian Federal Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Elisabeth Gehrer, and the President of Fudan University, Wang Shenghong.

The board of the Austrian Center will further consist of:

Austria:

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sigurd Höllinger, Director General Higher Education

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Günther Bonn, Vice-President of the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner, President of Eurasia-Pacific-Uninet

China:

• Prof. Wang Weiping, Director, Executive Vice-President of Fudan University

• Prof. Chen Yinzhang, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office

• Ms. Xu Zheng, Assistant to President Wang Shenghong

• Deputy Directors: Prof. Shen Xiao Xiao, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office, Dr. Zhu Chouwen, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 17 The on-site coordination of the Austrian Center is managed by Ms. Jutta Stöttinger, staff member of the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Mr. Julian Müller, Austrian guest lecturer of Österreich-Kooperation, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Fudan University.

The opening ceremony of the Austrian Center was held in the newly erected Guang Hua Towers on the main campus of Fudan University. The inauguration was mastered by President Wang Shenghong and Austrian Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer.

As hosts of Fudan University acted besides President Wang Shenghong:

• Prof. Wang Weiping, Executive Vice President of Fudan University

• Prof. Chen Yinzhang, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office

• Prof. Shen Xiao Xiao, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office

• Dr. Zhu Chouwen, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office

• Ms. Liu Li, Director of Overseas Student Exchange Program

• Ms. Xiao Yin, Director of Europe-Singapore Affairs


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 18 The delegation of the Federal Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Elisabeth Gehrer, consisted of:

• Univ.Prof. Dr. Sigurd Höllinger, Director General Higher Education

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Günther Bonn, Vice-President Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hubert Dürrstein, President University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna and Vice-president Austrian Rectors’ Conference

• Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. A Min Tjoa, Vienna University of Technology

• Mag. Heinz Boyer, Chief Executive Officer University of Applied Sciences, International Management Center Krems

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner, President of Eurasia-Pacific-Uninet

• Mag. Ronald Zecha, Cabinet Member of the Minister of Education, Science and Culture

• Mag. Thomas Obernosterer, Special Advisor to the Minister of Education, Science and Culture

• Mag. Lucia Malfent, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

• Mag. Regina Pöll, Journalist „Die Presse“

• Mag. Christian Müller, Journalist “Austria Press Agency” (APA)

Further official Austrian guests:

• Ambassador Dr. Hans Dietmar Schweisgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria in China

• Consul General Walter Kalteis, Austrian Consul General Shanghai

• Consul Mag. Birgit Murr, Austrian Consulate General Shanghai - Commercial Section

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Walter Kofler, Medical University Innsbruck

• Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Johann Jurenitsch, Vice-president University of Vienna

• Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Barbara Sporn, Vice-president Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

• Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Alfred Pitterle, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna



• em.Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerhard Stolitzka, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Robert Trappl, University of Vienna

• Univ.-Prof. Harald Herzl, University Mozarteum Salzburg

• Dr. Sigrid Steinschaden, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

• Mr. Fei Jihong, Austrian Airlines Shanghai

• Mr. Hans Weiss, Selenographische Gesellschaft Vienna

The opening ceremony was furthermore attended by representatives of the Austrian industry and economy based in Shanghai and professors, employees and students of Fudan University.

After the arrival of the guests, Prof. Wang Weiping opened the ceremony in his function as Executive Vice-President of Fudan University. This was followed by speeches from Prof. Wang Shenghong, President of Fudan University, Prof. Brigitte Winklehner, President of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and Austrian Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer.

In his speech, Prof. Wang Weiping emphasized the role of the center as a bridge between both countries and stressed its importance for fruitful bilateral relations: „It is of great importance to promote further cooperation between Austria and Shanghai and even the whole of China. It is also a God-given opportunity for Fudan to deepen and strengthen our bilateral friendship.“, said Prof. Wang. Prof. Brigitte Winklehner pointed out the potential benefit of the Austrian Center for higher education as well as Austria’s economy: „Mit der Einrichtung des Austrian Centers entsteht eine lokale Plattform, die den Austausch und die Kooperation zwischen der Fudan Universität und allen anderen Partnerinstitutionen in sämtlichen Interessensbereichen aktiv unterstützt und als unmittelbare Kontaktstelle für Lehrende und Studierende dient.“ (Translation: “With the establishment of the Austrian Center, a local platform is created, which will actively support the exchange and cooperation between Fudan University and all other partner institutions in all fields of interest and will serve as direct contact point for lecturers and students.“), explained Prof. Brigitte Winklehner. Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer thanked Prof. Brigitte Winklehner for her excellent contacts which had made this partnership possible, and stressed: „China ist Zukunftsmarkt – wir können uns glücklich schätzen, als kleines Land ein solches Aushängeschild in einer aufstrebenden Weltstadt zu haben“. (Translation: „China is the future market – we, as a small country, appreciate having such a representative center in an up-and-coming cosmopolitan metropolis. “)

The speeches were followed by the official joint signature of the Statement of Cooperation through Prof. Wang Shenghong and Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer. Subsequently, the Federal Minister Elisabeth Gehrer and Prof. Brigitte Winklehner revealed the board of the Austrian Center and exchanged presents.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 20 Reproductions of paintings, which were provided by the Selenographischen Gesellschaft in Vienna, were presented to the president of Fudan University. The ceremony was musically framed by a string ensemble of the University Mozarteum Salzburg, consisting of Univ.-Prof. Harald Herzl and Susanne Mattle, Denes Ludmany, Jessica Beeston, Jakob Gisler and Gaspare Vittorio Buonomano.

After the final address of Executive Vice-President Prof. Wang Weiping, a closed delegation was invited to visit the new premises of the Austrian Center, which are provided by Fudan University free of charge. The Austrian Center is located on the 6th floor of Guang Hua Building, the so-called Centennial Towers.

The guests viewed the study library of the Austrian Center, which was donated by the Austrian Ministry for Education, Science and Culture and includes 3000 volumes. The head of the Austrian Center, Ms. Jutta Stöttinger, used the opportunity to welcome the visitors and to introduce herself. The attending journalists interviewed Federal Minister Gehrer, Prof. Winklehner and Vice-President Wang.

100-years Fudan University: Grand Banquet in Pudong Convention Center, Shanghai

The delegation of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and representatives from Austrian universities and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet attended the festive 100-year celebration of Fudan University in the Shanghai International Convention Center on the evening of the same day. The ceremony was celebrated as a state occasion, with participation of high-ranking representatives of Chinese politics and economy, among them Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, Chen Zhili, State Secretary and Zhou Ji, Minister of Education. Over 1200 national and international guests and representatives from all partner universities of Fudan University were invited to the banquet.

The deep and friendly relationship between the University of Salzburg and Fudan University was explicitly highlighted during the ceremonial act. The opening concert of a string ensemble of the University Mozarteum Salzburg at the grand banquet of the anniversary celebration was regarded as another evidence for the extraordinary involvement of Austria during the anniversary festivities of Fudan University.

Please see the Appendix for the Statement of Cooperation between Fudan University, Shanghai and the Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture of the Republic Austria



Guest Professorships at Fudan University 2005

Organizers: Austrian Center / Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Fudan University

Location: Fudan University

Contact: Jutta Stöttinger

Fudan University and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet mutually agreed on a teaching exchange and guest professorships in various and interdisciplinary fields between Fudan University and Austrian Eurasia-Pacific Uninet partner institutions.

In the year 2005, the following faculty members of Austrian universities, in cooperation with Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, visited Fudan University.

University of Salzburg, March 22 – April 2, 2005 Following the joint invitation of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and Fudan University, Univ.-Prof. Katrina Bachinger from the English Department of the University of Salzburg lectured at the College of Languages and Literatures of Fudan University. Her lecture topic was “East Meets West: The Taoism of Marilynne Robinson’s Novel Housekeeping.” The aim of the lecture was to innovatively approach American literature with a Sino-centric view and apply a Taoist reading to the specific novel of the author Robinson.

University of Graz, March 29 – May 12, 2005 In cooperation with Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Fudan University invited Dr. Ingrid Gell from the University of Graz to teach at the German Department of Fudan University over the duration of four weeks. Courses on Austrian Literature with special regards to the Austrian Literature Nobel Prize winner Elfriede Jelinek were held. In addition, Dr. Gell conducted “Creative Writing Workshops” and offered academic support for master students writing their master theses on Austrian literature at the German Department.

Medical University of Innsbruck, March 17 – 24, 2005 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Walter Kofler, Director of the Division of Social Medicine of the Medical University of Innsbruck, was invited by the Department of Sociology of Fudan University to lecture on “Proposal for an ‘extended view’ of our world and its applicability for health research.” The topic attracted professors and students of the Department of Sociology, the School of Public Health and the Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University. In the course of Dr. Kofler’s visit, cooperation and exchange talks between the Medical University of Innsbruck and Fudan University were held.



Austrian Guest Lectureship at Fudan University

Organizers: Österreich – Kooperation in Wissenschaft, Bildung und Kultur

(Austrian Cooperation in Science, Education and Culture)

Co-organizers: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Fudan University

Contact: Julian Müller, Jutta Stöttinger

In February 2004, the position of an Austrian Guest Lecturer of the “Österreich – Kooperation in Wissenschaft, Bildung und Kultur (ÖK)” in the Department of German Language and Literature at Fudan University was created. The position was initiated by Prof. Winklehner and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet with the support from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture.

Apart from general German language classes, the task of the lecturer is to spread the knowledge of Austrian history, culture and literature. Personal consultation and information about possibilities of studying in Austria are also offered, and the lecturer is the contact person for all people at university with questions concerning Austria. Furthermore, the lecturer assists the Department of German Language and Literature as reader and proofreader.

Through teaching activities and advising, the lecturer contributes to a positive but at the same time differentiated image of Austria in China - away from “Sisi-Romanticism” and “Sound of Music-Kitsch” to the presentation of Austria as a nation with fine cultural tradition, without neglecting its role in modern business and education in Europe.

Courses offered in the summer term 2005

• German as a Foreign Language – Elementary German

• Conversation for Master and PhD students

• Women in European and Austrian History

Courses offered in the winter term 2005/2006

• German as a Foreign Language – Elementary German

• German History of Literature: 1815 – 2000

• Modern European History and Culture: Case Study Austria

Besides the work for the Department of German Language, the lecturer supports Eurasia-Pacific Uninet in its activities in all respects. The lecturer also shares supervision of the newly established Austrian Center at Fudan University.



Readings at Fudan University

Zdenka Becker

Date: May 24, 2005, Fudan University


Fudan University

Austrian Consulate General Shanghai


In joint cooperation with the Austrian Center and the Consulate General of Shanghai, Fudan University invited the Austrian author Zdenka Becker for a reading on her works.

In front of a German speaking audience of Fudan University faculty members and students, the Austrian author, poet, playwright and translator presented her prize-winning text “Hautnah” of her latest novel “Good-bye, Galina” (2001). During a discussion she practiced herself in storytelling and was literally writing oral life anecdotes into the room.

Wolf Haas

Date: December 16, 2005



Fudan University

Austrian Cultural Forum Beijing

Austrian Consulate General Shanghai

Contact: Julian Müller

In cooperation with the Austrian Cultural Forum Beijing, the Austrian Consulate General of Shanghai and the support of the Department of German Language and Literature a reading by the Austrian author Wolf Haas was held at Fudan University.

Haas gave a reading from his detective story “Komm, süßer Tod” [transl.: Come, sweet Death] (1998), one of his prize-winning novels published by Rowohlt publishing house. Three classes and faculty members of the German Department, Austrian and German students at Fudan University and friends of the Austrian Center attended the reading. Since location and characters of his stories are typical Austrian, the opportunity was used to give further information about life and customs in Austria. In a stimulated discussion the author answered various questions and Wolf Haas handed over a special edition of his books as a donation for the library of the Austrian Center. On December 21, an additional reading was held at Tongji University.



Cross Cultural Training – Focus: Europe (Austria) One-day training for students at Fudan University

Date: December 8, 2005


Trainer: Lucia Malfent, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet


In cooperation with the Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Ms. Lucia Malfent offered a free of charge, one-day workshop in the field of cross-cultural training. The target group was interested students of Fudan University with special regards to Eurasia-Pacific Uninet scholarship holders and students about to go abroad.

The training aimed at optimizing social and communicative skills, both in the native and a foreign environment, reducing or possibly preventing a potential culture shock, and improving the contact and cooperation with foreign cultures.

The trainer offered basic information on Europe and in particular on Austria, worked out characteristics and difference of the familiar and the unfamiliar cultures, analyzed typical behavior patterns and behavior codes, developed differences in communication and discussed the style of team work and meetings in different countries.

In this workshop intercultural skills were acquired that should well prepare the students for everyday and professional situations in foreign countries.



China Know-How 2005

Course A: “Modern China Studies for Scientists and Economists” 2 Groups:

Group 1: August 21 – September 22, 2005

Group 2: August 24 – September 24, 2005

Co-operation partners: Peking University

Fudan University

Contact: Dr. Sigrid Steinschaden

Project Description

In August/September 2005, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet organized summer schools for the 6th time.

Target group: young Austrian scientists and entrepreneurs

Targets of the program:

• Obtaining experience in cooperating with countries in East Asia, especially China

• Obtaining additional qualifications for a professional career in the sector of commercial relations with countries in East Asia

• Preparing for future trading markets by becoming acquainted with the Chinese legal and economic system, the working and production methods of and the living conditions in China

• Obtaining a basic command of the Chinese language EURASIA-PACIFIC UNINET – Network Office Salzburg

Kaigasse 28, 5020 Salzburg, Austria – Tel.: +43 662 8044 3900, Fax: +43 662 8044 3909

ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 27 79 persons from the following Austrian institutions joined the Summer School in 2005:

• University of Salzburg (12 students)

• University of Linz (6 students)

• University of Vienna (9 students)

• Technical University Vienna (2 students)

• University of Innsbruck (3 participants)

• University of Economics and Business Administration Vienna (7 students)

• University of Graz (2 students)

• University of Leoben (1 student)

• University of Applied Sciences Wels (1 student)

• Management Center Innsbruck (5 students)

• University of Applied Sciences and Technologies, Salzburg (9 students)

• IMC, University of Applied Sciences Krems (6 students)

• University of Applied Sciences Kufstein (2 students)

• University of Applied Sciences, Joanneum (1 student)

• Campus 02 (1 student)

• 12 participants working for multinational companies

Scholarships:

• 49 students were awarded full Eurasia-Pacific Uninet scholarships (€ 1,250.- per person)

• 6 students were awarded joint scholarships by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and the Provincial Government of Styria (€ 1,250.-/ person - € 900.- Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, € 350.- Provincial Government of Styria)

• 5 students were awarded scholarships by the Provincial Government of Upper Austria

• Other students received scholarships from their home institution (University of Salzburg and Campus 02)


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 28 At Peking University the students attended lectures on:

• Changes of Population in China

• A Journey through Chinese Paintings

• Social Change and Social Problems in China

• Silk Road - giving a glimpse on its historical development and actual situation

• Development in China’s Higher Education

• The Emerging Civil Society and the Rule of Law in China

• Environmental Problems in Modern China

• Chinese Policy

• Classes on Chinese Language

Lectures given by Austrian experts:

• Dr. Kurt Müllauer, Commercial Counselor in Beijing

• Mag. Andreas Werner, Raiffeisen Zentral Bank (RZB) Austria, Beijing branch

Company visit:

• ShiSanLing Reservoir (VA Tech China)

At Fudan University the participants attended lectures on:

• Confucianism and Chinese Culture

• Shanghai during the Colonial Period and its Immigrant History

• Studies on Population and Development in China

• Social Transformation in Contemporary China

• Opening up and Reform

• Development in the Rural Areas

• China’s Entry in WTO

• Classes on Chinese Language

Company visits:

• Bao Steel Company , Ebner Furnaces, Tiger Dry Lacks

In addition, a sightseeing program was organized to several historic and culturally relevant spots in Beijing (Forbidden City, Great Wall, Lama and Confucius Temple etc.) and Shanghai (Trip to Suzhou and Jinxi, Shanghai Museum, boat trip on Hangpu River)



Course B: “Language and Culture Program”

Date: August 26 – September 26, 2005

Cooperation Partner: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

Contact: Barbara Höfler

Project Description:

During the period of August 26 – September 26, 2005, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet organized the “China Know-How: Language and Culture Program” for the 6th time.

Targets of the program:

• Obtaining a good command of the Chinese language

• Obtaining knowledge of the Chinese culture and history

Participants:

13 Students from the following universities and universities of applied sciences in Austria participated in the Summer School Program in 2005

• University of Salzburg (3 participants)

• Technical University Vienna (2 participants)

• University for Music and Performing Arts “Mozarteum” Salzburg (1 participant)

• University of Vienna (2 participants)

• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna (1 participant)

• Medical University of Vienna (1 participant)

• University of Applied Sciences MCI – Management Center Innsbruck (1 participant)

• IMC Krems, University of Applied Sciences (2 participants)

Scholarships:

• 10 students were awarded full Eurasia-Pacific Uninet scholarships (€ 1,000.- per person)

• 3 students received scholarships from the University of Salzburg


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 30 Courses of the Language and Culture Program:

Students attended the following subjects:

• Chinese Language Course (beginner and advanced)

• Calligraphy

• Chinese Painting

Lectures were given on the following topics:

• Calligraphy and Painting

• Chinese Culture

• Chinese History

• Chinese Cooking

Sightseeing involved:

• Acrobatics

• Forbidden City

• Great Wall

• Temple of Heaven

• Beijing Opera

• Summer Palace

In addition, students attended a workshop organized by Beijing Youth League with regard to foreign volunteers for the Olympic Games held in Beijing in 2008.



Chinese-Austrian EU Summer School 2005

Date: July 7 - 29, 2005

Co-operation partners: Peking University, Beijing

Fudan University, Shanghai

Northwest University, Xi`an

Jilin University, Changchun

Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration,

University of Vienna


Project Description

Students of Chinese partner universities of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet have the possibility to participate in a study program of several weeks duration, which gives the students a first impression of the European culture and economy.



In July 2005, and for the 4th time Eurasia-Pacific Uninet organized summer schools for 97 Chinese students, coming from the following member universities in China:

• Peking University

• Jilin University

• Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry

• Fudan University

The program was held at Salzburg University, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Permanent Representation of Austria in Brussels, the European Commission and the European Parliament.

At Salzburg University the students attended classes on music, art history, history, religion, law and politics, whereas the program at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration gave an overview on economic topics related to Austria. In Brussels the students were introduced to three different organizations of the European Union, getting further information on economic and educational relations between Europe and China, the work of the parliament and the duties of European Representations in Brussels based on the example of the Austrian Representation.

Sightseeing tours were organized to Venice, Bruges, Antwerp, Gent and Paris.



Sino-Austrian Center for Media and Communication Management

Date: April 4-9, 2005


Organizer: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

PArtners: Fudan University

University of Salzburg

University of Vienna

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Contact: Jutta Stöttinger, Lucia Malfent

Project Description

In April 2005, talks at Fudan University were held between Chinese and Austrian experts from media practice and media science concerning the establish-ment of the “Sino-Austrian Center for Media and Communication Management” at the School of Journalism of Fudan University. The Center is organized by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and will be built as a joint project of the School of Journalism at Fudan University and the Departments of Communication and Journalism at the Universities of Vienna and Salzburg and the Center for Advanced Studies in Information and Communication Technologies & Society (ICT&S) of the University of Salzburg.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 35 The negotiations resulted in the Final Agreement of April 8, 2005 which concretized the “Memorandum on the Agreement on the Development of the Sino-Austrian Center for Media and Marketing from October 30, 2004” and included the following issues:

1. Title of the Center

2. Academic Exchange Program

3. Academic Short Program

4. Double-Degree Master Program

5. Doctoral Program

1) Both sides agreed on “Sino-Austrian Center for Media and Communication Management”. Under the umbrella of the center, academic as well as professional training programs will be arranged.

2) A student exchange (one semester abroad) between China and Austria for regular bachelor students of the involved institutions will be established. Optionally, this exchange can also take place in the context of the Summer School of the Austrian Center at Fudan University.

3) An Academic Short Program under the title “Advanced Professional Studies in Media and Communication Management” in cooperation with the Salzburg Management Business School of the University of Salzburg (SMBS) will be organized from 2006 on. This two-week program will take place in Salzburg and is hosted by SMBS. Potential target groups might be alumni of the School of Journalism of Fudan University and selected media management executives.

4) Both sides agreed to start a Double-Degree Master Program in Media and Communication Management Studies that offers one semester in Vienna and Salzburg for Chinese students, and, respectively, in Shanghai for Austrian students. This program is aimed at students enrolled in a Master level program in Communication, Media or Journalism at one of the participating institutions. The Austrian side has set out their detailed curriculum for the Master program which is stated in the extension of the Memorandum from April 8, 2005. Scheduled courses in Austria will be held at the Universities of Vienna and Salzburg and St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. The detailed curriculum of Fudan University is under preparation. Students who fulfill the compulsory requirements of the program are eligible to acquire the double degree of a Master in Media and Communication Management of the Universities Vienna/Salzburg and Fudan University.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 36 5) Doctoral Candidates at the School of Journalism of Fudan University can apply for a one semester or for a one year study abroad at the Universities of Vienna and Salzburg. Additionally, for students with a media technology perspective, the Center for Advanced Studies in Information and Communication Technologies & Society (ICT&S) of the University of Salzburg provides a limited number of places for Chinese Doctoral Candidates for its 3 year European Doctoral Program. In all doctoral programs fees are waived as a result of the cooperation between the Sino-Austrian Center of Media and Marketing and the School of Journalism. Students may apply for a scholarship at Eurasia-Pacific Uninet.



Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery A Joint Center of Peking University and University of Innsbruck

Date: June 2005, ongoing

Partners: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Peking University Health Science Center, PUHSC

Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, University of Innsbruck

Project Description

During a working conference in April 2005, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) agreed on the establishment of a joint-center for Biomarker Discovery at PUHSC. (Biomarkers are measurable substances of organisms -e.g. proteins, enzymes, hormones- which indicate illnesses in the hemogram.)

In June 2005, Prof. Bonn, Head of the Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Prof. Ke Yang, Vice President of PUHSC and Prof. Winklehner agreed on a collaboration that includes the following issues:

1. Teaching Programs

2. Scientific Projects

3. Scholarships and Guest Professorships

The “Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery at Peking University Health Science Center - A Joint Center of Peking University and University of Innsbruck” will be financially supported by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, the Austrian GEN-AU Program (GEN-AU = GENome Research in AUstria), company projects and grants as well as by the Beijing Municipal Government.

The inauguration of the joint center at Peking University Health Science Center is planned for spring 2006.

1. Teaching Programs

The main aim of this program is the training of analytical techniques in proteomics, especially for biomarker discovery investigation tasks, e.g. for liver cancer investigation. Furthermore, a transfer of lab technologies from the university institute in Innsbruck to PUHSC is planned.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 38 Dr. Zou Xiajuan, associate professor of Proteomics and Dr. Qian Hong-gang, surgeon of gastric cancer already attended two months of research work at the Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry in Innsbruck. Two additional scientists stayed in Innsbruck for two weeks each and also participated in this research project.

2. Scientific Projects

The focus of the scientific collaboration is on

• Development of new biomarker methods

• Development of disease related biomarker discovery methods including bioinformatics (e.g. liver cancer)

• Application studies

• Natural product proteomics (phyto-proteomics)

The preferred scientific collaborative projects of the Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery will be strongly associated with the post genomic fields of functional genomics, state of the art bioanalytical methods, proteomics and miniaturization.

3. Scholarships and guest professorships

An exchange is planned on three different levels: Academics / Students / Technicians. Furthermore, PUHSC and the Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry of the University of Innsbruck will jointly participate in the 3rd Austrian Proteomics Platform meeting in January 2006 in Seefeld, Austria.

Please see the Appendix for the Memorandum regarding joint interest declaration on Austrian/Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery at the Peking University Health Science Center.



Cooperation on Serum Proteome Profile and Prostate Cancer Risk in Relation to Diet Date: ongoing

Partners: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Innsbruck Medical University, Department of Urology

Nankai University, Institute for Medical Biology, Tianjin

Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing

Contact: Lucia Malfent

Project Description

There is accumulating evidence that nutrition and diet modulates the risk for developing prostate cancer. Since traditional Chinese diet is very rich in products suggested to be beneficial, the study initiated by Innsbruck Medical University (Prof. Bartsch, Prof. Klocker) should be done with samples collected in China. Initial profiling shall be done with serum samples. Identified markers will be further assessed in serum and plasma samples and by genetic analysis. Profile of markers will be compared to profiles of Caucasians (Austrians) and Chinese living in western countries (United States). Therefore, a cooperation with Chinese partners of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet as well as the Chinese Ministry of Health is intended. In a first step, two scientists from Nankai University, Prof. Ju Zhang, who already did scientific work at Innsbruck Medical University during her career, as well as Associate Prof. Shi Jiandang and Prof. Wang Zuoyuan, Laboratory of Industrial Hygiene of the Ministry of Health, met in Innsbruck to discuss the project with the Austrian scientists.

Peking University Health Science Center is involved in this project, as it might be a possible solution to do the analysis of the samples in cooperation with the Chinese Austrian Center for Biomarker Discovery.

In a next step, potential partners as well as the procedure of taking blood samples and doing the analysis shall be defined.

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet supports the approach between the universities as well as the ongoing communication process.



Cooperation on Traditional Chinese Medicine Project Description

The Austrian Minister of Education, Science and Culture, the Austrian Minister of Health and Women as well as representatives from the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development expressed their concern regarding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Due to the increasing public interest in TCM in Austria it is considered highly important to guarantee quality and safety regarding both: Treatment as well as Education. Therefore Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Beijing Municipal Education Commission and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (former China Academy for Traditional Chinese Medicine) agreed on a close cooperation.

In June 2005, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and China Academy of TCM signed a first Memorandum of Agreement on the following issues:

1. Expert-Workshop

2. Large-scale TCM Conference

3. Sino-Austrian Institute for TCM

Expert Workshop on “Quality Standards in Traditional Chinese Medicine”

Date: October 16-18, 2005 / Salzburg-Anif, Austria

Organizer: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet


Co-organizers: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Austrian Federal Ministry of Health and Women

Austrian Federal Ministry of Education and Science

Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development

Workshop description

From October 16 – 18, 2005, 50 selected Chinese and Austrian experts in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine met for the workshop “Quality Standards in Traditional Chinese Medicine” in Salzburg, Austria. The main goal of this workshop organized by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet was to build a platform for a sustainable exchange of ideas regarding TCM in China and Austria. The topics of the speeches delivered included the modernization of TCM, treatment of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, research on acupuncture, quality management of herbal drugs as well as the discussion of different curricula.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 41 Besides the scientific program of the workshop, social events gave further opportunities to exchange ideas and to socialize.

Experts from the following universities and educational institutions participated in the workshop:

P.R. China

• China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences , Beijing

• Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing

• Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing

• Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin

Austria

• Karl-Franzens-University Graz and Medical University Graz

• University of Vienna

• TCM Private University, Vienna

• Advisory Council of Traditional Asian Medicine (Ministry of Health and Women)


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 42 The workshop, which marks the first step in a sustainable and ongoing cooperation, has been evaluated as a successful meeting from both sides – China and Austria.

The second step – a large-scale conference on TCM – will take place in Vienna, Austria in fall 2006. Furthermore, future collaboration regarding scientific exchange as well as the establishment of the Sino-Austrian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine is planned.

Please see the Appendix for the Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooperation between China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet



Cooperation on Winter Sport in Heilongjiang Province Preparation for the Winter Universiade 2009 in Heilongjiang

Date: ongoing

Partner: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Harbin Institute of Physical Education (HIPE)

University of Salzburg, Faculty for Sports and Kinesiology (IFFB)


Project Description

In spring 2005, the Chinese Vice-Minister of Education, Mr. Zhang Xinsheng as well as Mr. Zhu Shanlu, vice-mayor and member of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the governor of Heilongjiang Province expressed their interest in a collaboration between Austria and China –the Province of Heilongjiang in particular- regarding winter sports, with a special focus on skiing.

Hereon, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet contacted the University of Salzburg, Department of Sport Science as well as the Harbin Institute of Physical Education to clarify interests and needs. In September 2005, the first meeting between experts from both sides took place in Harbin. Dr. Baumann and Mag. Scheiber from the University of Salzburg introduced the department of Sport Science as well as the “Christian-Doppler-Laboratory for Biomechanics in Skiing”. This laboratory, which focuses on alpine skiing, cross country and ski jumping, is supported by ATOMIC.

During the stay of the Austrian scientists in Harbin, experts from Harbin Institute of Physical Education presented their university and the skiing facilities in Maroshan, located approximately 8o km north of Harbin.

In the course of the meeting both sides also had talks with representatives from Heilongjiang Government, who also expressed their interest in collaboration between the two sport institutions.

In October 2005 HIPE, signed the Network Declaration and became member of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet.

The future cooperation between HIPE and the University of Salzburg should include the following topics:

• Train the Trainer: Practical and theoretical skiing courses for teachers from HIPE

• Exchange of Postgraduate Students and Guest professors

• Support regarding the preparations for the Universiade in 2009.



Projects on Music Joint School of Music

Date: ongoing

Cooperation partners: China Conservatory, Beijing

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

University of Music and Performing Arts “Mozarteum” Salzburg

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz


Project Description

Already in 2001 on the occasion of a meeting between the Austrian Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Mrs. Elisabeth Gehrer and the former Chinese Minister of Education, Dr. Chen Zhili, the idea of cooperating in the field of music by establishing a joint school and organizing a Mozart Community in China, was brought up.

After having discussed various possibilities, – the main point being the decision whether a Conservatory under the guidance of the Chinese Ministry of Education or the Municipal Government should be chosen as a partner – the Vice Major of the City of Beijing, Mr. Zhu Shanlu, expressed his great interest in establishing a Joint School at the China Conservatory due to the fact that it would be the vice-mayor himself supporting this project in idealistic and financial matters. Also, the China Conservatory is the main institution specialized on Traditional Chinese Music and would like to broaden the instrumental offers by setting up classes specializing in Western Music.

In a first step, the vice-president of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Prof. Wolfgang Klos, visited partner institutions in China and evaluated the situation for preparation of the project proposal. In July 2005, the first official meeting for this project was held in Vienna and the Memorandum of Agreement was signed on September 19, 2005 in Beijing (pls. see attached file). As a start, lectures on singing, piano, violin, flute and trumpet as well as correpetition and music theory have been agreed upon.

In the meanwhile, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet has applied for financial support at the Austrian Council of Research and Technology Development. In April 2006, a delegation of all Austrian Universities of Music and Performing Arts is going to visit Beijing for discussing the continuation of the project.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 45 Concerts in occasion of the inauguration of the “Austrian Center” at Fudan University, the 100th Anniversary Congregation at Fudan University and the cooperation with China Conservatory, Beijing

Dates: Shanghai: September 23, 2005

Beijing: September 25, 2005

Musicians of the “Mozarteum” Program

Harald Herzl, 1st violin

Susanne Mattle, 2nd violin

Denes Ludmany, 1st viola

Jessica Beeston, 2nd viola

Jakob Gisler, violoncello

Gaspare Vittorio Buonomano, clarinet

W. A. Mozart String Quintet g-moll KV 516

W. A. Mozart Clarinet Quintet KV 581

Josef Lanner Steirische Ländler

Johann Strauss Pizzicato Polka

Chinese Song from Xinjiang



3rd International Conference on Ancient History in China

Date: August 17 –21, 2005


Organizers: Fudan University

Society of Ancient and Medieval World History in China

Contact: Prof. Huang Yang

Co-Organizer: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet


Project Description

The Society of Ancient and Medieval World History in China and Fudan University jointly organized the “Third International Conference on Ancient History in China” held at Fudan University.

Fudan University and Austrian universities, in particular the Ancient History Department of the University of Salzburg under the guidance of Prof. Gerhard Petersmann, have enjoyed an intense and close cooperation over the years. In cooperation with Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, nine professors from the Austrian partner universities, University of Salzburg, University of Vienna, University of Innsbruck, and University of Graz participated in this conference held at Fudan University.

The conference circled around three themes:

• Ancient Historiography: East and West

• Ancient Economies: New Evidence and New Approaches

• Postmodernism and the Study of Ancient History

The third topic was broadly defined as to accommodate more diverse discussions. On the whole the organizers wished to foster dialogue and exchange between historians on ancient history from China and other countries.



1st International Expert Symposium on Undersea Tunnel Construction

Date: December 5-7, 2005

Organizer: Tongji-University, Shanghai

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Co-organizers: Shanghai Yangtze River Tunnel & Bridge Development Co., Ltd

Xiamen Road & Bridge Construction Investment Corporation


Project Description

In spring 2005, the Chinese Government authorized Tongji University in Shanghai to accomplish a feasibility study regarding an undersea tunnel between the mainland and the island of Hainan. The 11th five-year plan of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Peoples Republic of China defines tunneling projects as key projects. Therefore, Tongji University invited Eurasia-Pacific Uninet to initiate and organize an exchange of opinions and experiences between Chinese and Austrian tunneling experts. Eurasia-Pacific Uninet expresses its sincere thanks to the experts from University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna for their highly appreciated help and recommendations during the process of organization.

The symposium was realized in December 2005 at Tongji University with participants from China, Austria, Denmark and Japan. The program included case studies (e.g. Saikan Undersea Tunnel, Japan and the Great Belt Tunnel in Denmark), talks on possible risks and risk analysis, tunneling methods in soft soils, logistic challenges as well as numerical simulations. The Chinese experts also reported on current projects such as the planning of Changjian Tunnel and Xiamen Xian`an Tunnel.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 48 Speakers and participants from the following universities, educational institutions and organizations participated in the workshop:

• Tongji University, Shanghai

• Kyoto University

• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna

• Vienna University of Technology

• Graz University of Technology

• Carinthia Tech University of Applied Sciences

• COWI, Denmark

• Highway Design & Research Institute, Sichuan

• Survey, Design and Research Institute of Highways, Beijing

• Design Institute of Tunnel Bureau of China Railway, Beijing

• Science Research Institute of Shanxi Province

• Road & Bridge Construction Investment Cooperation, Fujian Province

• Plan & Design Institute of Communication, Fujian Province

• Shanghai Urban Construction Group

• Yatai Fire Protect Engineering Co, Shanghai

• Shanghai Tunneling Corporation

• The Shanghai Fire Protection Corporation

• Metro Cooperation of Qingdao, Shandong Province

• Guoxin Industrial Ltd., Shandong Province

• Survey & Design Institute of Railway Ministration, Sichuan Province

• The Transportation, Plan & Design Institute of Transportation Xi´an, Shanxi Province

• The Transportation Institute of Zheijiang Province

Herewith we would like to thank Tongji University for the warm welcome of the Austrian experts and the pleasant social program of the symposium which offered further chances to share expertise with international experts. The Austrian experts suggest a follow-up conference on the topic of tunneling and bridge building which could take place in Austria.



Mongolia

Conference “The Image of Mongolia in European and Asian Travel Literature”

Scientific Conference

Date: July 7 - 9, 2005

Venue: National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

Organizers: National University of Mongolia

Mongolian Academy of Sciences

Co-organizer: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet


Project Description

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and its member institutions intend to do further cooperation in the study of travel literature of the countries participating in the network. The goal of this cooperation is to initiate projects in which European and Asian scientists can participate.

Due to historical and linguistic conditions, the need of getting to know more about the research which is done on this topic in Europe and Asia has become more and more evident. Therefore, the conference aimed at strengthening scientific contacts by comparing and discussing the impression which travelers from various nations got by traveling through (Inner and Outer) Mongolia and the ancient Mongolian Empire.

Analogies and diversities in the reception of Mongolians within the centuries as well as the reception of the travel reports under European and Asian perspective have been taken into consideration. The reasons for traveling and the information which is collected for traveling foreign countries differ from person to person and take great influence on the literary output. Therefore, the approach to travel literature has been done by scientists of various fields of research, such as philologists, historians, archaeologists and ethnologists.

Speakers and participants from the following universities, educational institutions and organizations participated in the conference:

• Eurasia-Pacific Uninet



• University of Innsbruck

• University of Vienna

• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

• Beijing Administrative College

• Jilin University

• Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture

• Irkutsk State University

• Novosibirsk State University

• Buryat State University

• Independent Scholar – Cooperation with US-Mongolia Advisory Group (USA)

• University of Torino, Italy

• National University of Mongolia

• Mongolian Academy of Sciences



Kyrgyz Republic

Workshop and Conference on Geoinformatics and Geoscience Date: October 25 – October 29, 2005

Organizers: Z_GIS Centre for Geoinformatics

Salzburg University

Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture


Project Description

The objectives of these events were GIS Faculty development in Central Asia, coordination of educational programmes on GI technologies, studying the status of GIS education with modern standards, and exchange of experience in teaching GeoInformatics in Europe and Central Asia.

Conclusion and outcomes

• The train-the-trainer as well as conference sections of the event were conducted as planned with a higher-than-expected number of participants. The diversity of participants’ backgrounds and regional origin is an indicator for excellent outreach across the intended audience.

• Participants agreed to establish GISCA as an annual event, with a workshop and conference to be held in Uzbekistan in 2006 and in Kazakhstan in the year after.

• Participants took decisive steps towards founding a multi-national GIS association for Central Asia by setting up a preparatory committee chaired by Akylbek Chymyrov and with Josef Strobl as international advisor. This association will be registered in Bishkek after statutes and bylaws are drafted and agreed upon.

• KSUCTA has established a GIS centre with additional support from the New Zealand government and will use this facility to establish a department and study program for Geoinformatics; likely serving as a study center for UNIGIS in the foreseeable future.

• Curriculum work differentiated between full geoinformatics programs and practical aspects addressed from a range of applied disciplines has been initiated and will be continued.

• Batken State University from Kyrgyzstan, and the Tashkent State Agrarian University (TSAU) signed membership agreements



Russian Federation

Conference “Tourism in the 21st Century”

Date: May 27-29, 2005 Venue: Irkutsk State University,

Russian Federation Organizer: Irkutsk State University

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet


Project Description

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and its member institutions have chosen tourism related research and tourism-education, as one of the main subjects for cooperation.

In the course of this international scientific conference which took place in Irkutsk, scientists focused on the following topics:

• Countries’ cooperation in the development of education, social-cultural service and tourist business

• Processes of globalization and preservation of national priorities at the international tourist market.

• Role of tourism in preservation of natural and cultural heritage.

• National resource potential of tourism development in Eurasia Pacific countries.

• Formation of a new tourist market in Eurasia Pacific countries.

• International experience of stable tourism development.

• Information technologies in education and tourism management.

• Lake Baikal – an international educational center of ecological tourism.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 53 Speakers and participants from the following institutions and organizations participated in the conference:

• University of Salzburg

• University of Innsbruck

• IMC Krems

• Irkutsk State University

• Buryat State University

• The State wild nature biosphere reserve “Barguzinsky”, Ulan Ude

• Omsk State Institute of Service

• St. Petersburg State University

• North-Caucasian Technical University, Stavropoulos

• Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture

• Liaoning University

• Fudan University

• Macau University

• National University of Mongolia

• Pai Chai University Daejon, South Korea

• Dongseo University, South Korea

• Hanyang University, South Korea

Outcomes

• Development of Joint-Curricula:

The project will be further discussed in 2006 between St. Petersburg State University, Irkutsk State University, IMC Krems and other member institutions focused on tourism education;

• Co-operation in the field of urban planning and urban landscapes



Scholarships for partner institutions in China, Mongolia, the Russian Federation, Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan Date: ongoing


Project Description

The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Scholarship Program, initiated by the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development on special request by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, was launched in the year 2003.

Targets:

• Enhance the young scientists´ ability to compete in the international scientific community by means of study and research visits to partner institutions

• Promote and financially support scientific projects of highly qualified scientists from partner institutions

• Enhance teaching at member universities and research institutions in China, Mongolia and Austria

• Contribute to the internationalization of industry and economy related science and research

• Promote the contact of scholarship holders with the Austrian economy and the economy of the home country

• Build closer ties to decision making institutions in the target countries by establishing contacts between Austrian institutions of higher education and Austrian companies as well as universities and companies in partner countries

• Encourage networking with companies in all target countries


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 56 Eligible fields of studies and research:

• Engineering

• Natural sciences

• Medicine

• Agricultural science

• Economic Sciences (including Tourism Research)

• Cultural Studies and Humanities

• Arts and Music

Programs

• Research scholarships in Austria for PhD students and Post-Docs

• On-place scholarships for certain target countries

• Outgoing grants for Austrian Scientists for short-term research at partner institutions in target countries

• Incoming grants for scientists of the target countries for short-term research in Austria

Scholarships for Chinese and Mongolian students and Post-Docs

CHINA

On-Place Scholarships: In 2005, the first On-Place scholarships were awarded. This program has been especially established for students of poverty-stricken families from the southwestern, northwestern and western regions. The amount of the scholarship is defined according to family income and fixed costs of living and tuition.

PhD Scholarships: € 940 per person per month including air-ticket, accommodation, insurance, living costs in Austria.

Post-Doc Scholarships: € 1,310 per person per month including flight, accommodation, insurance and living costs in Austria

MONGOLIA

On-Place Scholarships: € 1,500 per person per year including tuition, books, scientific research, accommodation, insurance and living costs in Mongolia.



ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 57 INDIA


RUSSIAN FEDERATION


Duration of the scholarship: maximum of 6 months per Russian member institution. If suitable to the research topic, the scholarship can be split into two scholarships of three months – in that case, two researchers per institution can come to Austria.

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC


Duration of the scholarship: maximum of 6 months per Kyrgyz member institution. If suitable to the research topic, the scholarship can be split into two scholarships of three months – in that case, two researchers per institution can come to Austria.

KAZAKHSTAN


Duration of the scholarship: maximum of 6 months per Kazakh member institution. If suitable to the research topic, the scholarship can be split into two scholarships of three months – in that case, two researchers per institution can come to Austria.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 58 Requirements for application

PhD applicants

• Admission and enrolment in a doctoral program at the home institution

• Good command of German or English

Post-Doc applicants

• Doctorate

• Teaching and/or research duties at a member institution

• Good command of German or English

PhD-and Post-Doc applicants

• Statement of acceptance by a scientist of an Austrian partner institution of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, acting as host and supervisor

Application

• Submission of the full application to the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet coordinator of the home institution

• Forwarding of the full application (according to the application form) to Network President Prof. Brigitte Winklehner.

• All member institutions are asked to pre-select the candidates

Final Selection

• Interview procedure carried out by a joint committee of scientists from Austria and the home country of the applying scientist

Tuition Fee

• In the course of his studies, the scholarship holder does not have to pay tuition fees at the hosting institution in Austria

Please see the Appendix for a detailed listing of Scholarships granted during the year 2005



Scholarships sponsored by D. Swarovski & Co Swarovski finances sponsorship on e-commerce

Date: ongoing

Partner: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

EC3

Swarovski AG

Austrian Exchange Service (ÖAD)


Project Description

Due to its activities in e-business in China, Swarovski Crystal Online AG is interested in cooperating with renowned Chinese universities. Therefore, Swarovski and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet agreed on a cooperation together with EC3 - a private research association cooperating with business and university partners - to conduct and promote applied research as well as specific projects in the field of electronic business. Together the three parties designed the “Swarovski Scholarship on Electronic Commerce” for 2005-2006. The program is open to PhD students and/or post docs with outstanding qualifications in marketing, electronic commerce and information systems. More specifically in a first step the program provides three grants for six months each devoted to the topics as follows:

• E-Marketing and online brand management

• E-Product placement

• E-Fulfillment

The application was handled according to the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet scholarship policy. After an interview procedure, three candidates (two from Fudan University and one from Tongji University) have been selected. The three scientists will start their scholarship in January 2006 at Technical University Vienna. The scholarship program is administrated by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet in cooperation with the Austrian Exchange Service.



From Austria to China

Delegation of the Austrian Federal Minister of Finance at Fudan University Date: June 23, 2005


Hostess: Jutta Stöttinger

On June 23 2005, Fudan University and the Austrian Center welcomed the Austrian Federal Minister of Finance Karl Heinz Grasser with his business delegation, and the Austrian Consul General of Shanghai, Mr. Walter Kalteis.

The President of Fudan University Wang Shenghong received the minister and exchanged ideas on future cooperation between Austria and China. Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, the establishment of the Austrian Center and the annually held Austrian Summer Schools of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University were mentioned.

Following, the federal minister of finance delivered a speech on "Challenges for European Economic Policy in a Global Context: an Austrian Perspective" to a diverse audience of professors and students from Fudan University and a number of representatives of Austrian business and industry in Shanghai. Grasser’s statement that the audience is evidence of the high quality of academics at Fudan, proved true in an animated and bilingual discussion on Austria’s role in the recent development of the EU, its enlargement and Austria’s stance on the potential admission of Turkey to the EU.

Finance Minister Grasser congratulated Fudan University on its success and ranking as a top university. He extended his sincere well-wishing to the Austrian Center of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet at Fudan University and expressed his delight of seeing Austria so well represented at a top university in China.



Governmental and Business Delegation of the Province Salzburg Organizers: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet / Austrian Center

Fudan University

Location: Fudan University, Shanghai

Hostess: Jutta Stöttinger

Celebration of the Austrian National Day at the Austrian Center

On the Austrian National Day, October 26, 2005, the Austrian Center welcomed a governmental and business delegation from the Austrian province Salzburg headed by the deputy head of the provincial government of Salzburg, Dr. Wilfried Haslauer.

In the course of this visit, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the SMBS (Salzburg Management GmbH; University of Salzburg Business School) and Fudan University.

President Prof. Wang Shenghong and the Director and Deputy Directors of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fudan University received the guests of the delegation.

Speeches were delivered by:

• Prof. Wang Shenghong, President of Fudan University

• Prof. Dr. Brigitte Winklehner, President of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

• Dr. Wilfried Haslauer, Deputy head of the provincial government Salzburg, Austria

After a short introductory video on the genesis of Fudan University, President Wang Shenghong welcomed the Austrian delegation. President Wang mentioned the historical Centenary Celebration “Fudan University 1905-2005.” He highlighted the good cooperation and lasting friendship between Austria, and exceptionally Salzburg, and Fudan University, and the personal effort and contribution of Prof. Winklehner to the success of the good relations were emphasized. President Wang Shenghong remembered his participation at the China Center of Salzburg University and entitled the annual Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Summer Schools as “one of the finest programs” at Fudan University.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 63 Prof. Brigitte Winklehner extended her gratitude to President Wang Shenghong and called attention what honor and chance it is for Austria to establish an Austrian Center at Fudan University. As president of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet she will regard the Austrian Center not as a mere cordial gesture by Fudan University, but will ensure the realization of programs and projects of high quality.

The deputy head of the provincial government of Salzburg Dr. Wilfried Haslauer expressed his pleasure of being at a top center of great academia. Science, according to Dr. Haslauer, can bee seen as a mutual link between China and Europe and as a guarantee for global peace. The linkage of Fudan University and Salzburg University through Eurasia-Pacific Uninet will make its contribution.

Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between SMBS and Fudan University

Following, an Educational Partnership Agreement between the Foreign Affairs Office at Fudan University and SMBS (Salzburg Management GmbH, University of Salzburg Business School) was signed.

Signing parties:

• Fudan University represented by the Director of Foreign Affairs Office

• Director of SMBS (Salzburg Management GmbH, University of Salzburg Business School)

An informal closing was arranged in the new office of the Austrian Center in which interviews with the Austrian press were given. Dr. Haslauer donated books on Salzburg and thus added valuable works to the already existing study library of the Austrian Center.



From China to Austria

Delegation of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission Date: July 20 - 26, 2005

Contact: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Participants:

Name Employer Position Mr. SONG Lijun Office for Int. Cooperation and Exchange,

Beijing Municipal Education Commission Director

Mr. JIN Tielin China Conservatory of Music President Mr. PENG Binbai Beijing Municipal Education Commission ,

Department of Planning Director

Mr. SUN Fusheng International Culture College, Capital Normal University

Deputy Dean

The main goal of this delegation was the planned establishment of the “Confucius Centre” whose aim is the mutual promotion of China and Austria. This center will be established in accordance with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. Eurasia-Pacific Uninet is acting as advisor to the ministry.

Besides the discussion of the “Confucius Center”, the next steps regarding the “Joint School of Music” were discussed.

Delegation of the Heilongjiang Education Center for International Exchange Date: October 3, 2005

Contact: Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

Participants:

Name Employer Position Ms. LI Xuemei Heilongjiang Education Center for International

Exchange Division Chief

Ms. WANG Fei Heilongjinang Education Center for International Exchange

Officer

By means of a presentation by Ms. Li, the main goals of the Education Center were presented and possible steps for a further cooperation discussed.



Delegation of Peking University Overseas Student Building Project Date: August 11 – 15, 2005


Participants:

Name Employer Position Mr. ZHANG Shengqun

Peking University Conference Center Vice Director

Mr. MA Jun Chitai International Center, Peking University Vice Manager Mr. HAN Jianli Peking University Conference Center Oversea

Student Building Supervisor

Mr. LI Chunhai Peking University Conference Center Oversea Student Building

Supervisor

Mr. ZHANG Qi Architecture Design & Research Institute, China Architecture Design & Research Group

Vice President

Mr. ZHANG Yang

Environmental Art Design & Research Institute, China Architecture Design & Research Group

Vice Director

Mr. SHI Qiushi Architecture Design & Research Institute, China Architecture Design & Research Group

Architect

Ms. ZHOU Jing Office of International Relations, Peking University

Program Officer

The main aim of this delegation was to get an overview on Austrian standards in the field of student dormitories. Visits to dormitories were organized both in Vienna and Salzburg.

After the arrival of the delegation in Vienna, a meeting was arranged with Prof. Trappl (Vienna University, Institute of Sinology), who gave an overview focusing on dormitories and cafeterias of the University of Vienna. After a day in Vienna, the delegation had a meeting with Prof. Winklehner in Salzburg. Prof. Winklehner explained the main goals of Eurasia Pacific Uninet. This discussion was followed by an in-depth analysis of the differences of student facilities between Austria and China. In the afternoon, an inspection of a dormitory in Salzburg was arranged.



Delegation of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence Date: September 17, 2005


Participants:

Name Employer Position Ms. QU Hong Commission of Science, Technology and

Industry for National Defence Deputy Director-General, Department of Personnel and Education

Mr. YANG Zhihong

Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence

Deputy Director, Department of Personnel and Education

Mr. ZHANG Yonghong

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Aerospace

Deputy Director, Office of Personnel

Mr. ZHANG Zhiguo

Harbin Institute of Technology Professor

The main focus of this delegation was on a possible student exchange with Austrian institutes in the field of national security, a topic which was further discussed with Professor Steinhäusler, representing the University of Salzburg. The meeting also focused on a possible cooperation and scientific research between China and Austria in this field.

During their visit to the China Center of the University of Salzburg, a presentation of the main aims of Eurasia Pacific Uninet was given by Prof. Winklehner to introduce Eurasia-Pacific Uninet. Afterwards a meeting with Prof. Steinhäusler was arranged in order to discuss in depth the wishes and plans of the delegation. The main interest of the experts from China focused on a potential cooperation in the field of national security, including cooperation in research and training, as well as the possibilities of a student exchange with Austrian universities. After a joint lunch, a sightseeing trip for the delegation was arranged in the city of Salzburg.



Delegation of Representatives from Jilin University Date: October 10 – 12, 2005


Participants:

Name Employer Position Prof. WU Zhenwu Jilin University, Graduate School of Jilin

University, Professor of History President Assistant Deputy Dean

Prof. SUN Zhengyu Jilin University, Center for Fundamentals of Philosophy

Director

Prof. SUN Litian

Jilin University, College of Philosophy and Sociology

Dean

Prof. ZHANG Fugui Jilin University, College of Humanities Dean

Prof. FU Liming Jilin University, College of Art Dean

Mr. BIAN Tie Jilin University, Department of Social Sciences

Deputy Director

Ms. ZHANG Guangcui

Jilin University, International Office Director Assistant

The goal of this delegation was a possible cooperation with the University of Salzburg in the field of humanities. The next step will be the selection of Chinese lecturers – especially in history and philosophy- who will have the possibility of lecturing at all interested Austrian partner institutions.

After the arrival of the delegation from Munich, a meeting with the University of Salzburg took place. Participants of the University of Salzburg included representatives from various humanities departments, especially from the History and Philosophy Department. The basis for a cooperation -particularly in the fields of history and philosophy- were discussed in depth and the next steps, which will include an exchange of guest lecturers from both sides as well as a potential student exchange, were examined. The meeting was closed with a reception by Vice-Rector Puntscher-Riekmann of Salzburg University, as well as a joint lunch.



Delegations in the Field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) With its booming economy, China has a growing need for a well-trained labor force, especially at the upper secondary level. Like many other countries, China traditionally has been emphasizing general education rather than vocational training in the education system. Therefore, around 200 Chinese experts visited Austria in the year 2005 in order to study its well developed VET system.

Schedule: 10 Delegations from July to November 2005

Partner: Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture

Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

Contact: Thomas Reichenbach

Project description:

In accordance with the Chinese and Austrian Ministry of Education, Chinese delegations were repeatedly well received in Austria to study the Austrian VET system.

The majority of the delegations, coming from all over China, was composed of principals and schoolmasters from vocational schools or colleges of various fields of study. This further training project for Chinese school experts, had been offered for the first time in 2004 the visited countries being Germany and Austria. The Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture was the host for a general presentation on the Austrian VET system and its main pedagogical principles. Furthermore, at least one visit to a vocational college -which best corresponds with the field of study of the different delegations was organized. The Chinese experts took a great interest in the Austrian training system, especially in the high percentage of practical training and the intensive cooperation between schools and companies.

Additionally, Austria was the host for some other delegations from China interested in the Austrian VET system, such as a delegation of VET experts from the city of Beijing or from the province of Fujian. Last but not least, in the context of a planned VET project, a high ranking delegation from the province of Guangdong, chaired by the deputy governor and labor minister, visited Austria to learn about the quality level of the Austrian VET system.

Regarding the advanced training for principals and experts of Chinese schools and colleges, it is envisaged to continue this program in 2006. On various occasions the Chinese Ministry of Education underlined the importance of this project and generally suggested to intensify the cooperation in the field of VET between Austria and the P.R. of China in the forthcoming years.



Delegation of Chinese Architects joins conference at University of Salzburg

Date: November 9-12, 2005

Partners: University of Salzburg, International and Intercultural Department,

Univ. Prof. Dr. Kurt Luger


World Heritage and Tourism Conference

During the period of November 9-12, 2005, a delegation of Chinese architects and professors, invited and financed by Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, participated in the “8th World Cultural Heritage and Tourism Conference” in Salzburg. Spread over 137 countries, world cultural heritage sites represent a wealth which needs to be passed on to future generations. This, in turn, will require strategies which allow for sustainable utilization of these sites, without contributing to their destruction – this goal being the main aim of the conference. The congress was organized by the Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Group at the University of Salzburg in collaboration with the Austrian UNESCO Commission. Sponsorship came from EFRE funds (European Fund for Regional Development EU/ Salzburg Provincial Government), the city of Salzburg and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet. Other partners included the University of Lüneburg, Germany and the Salzburg Tourism School Klessheim.

The conference was opened by Prof. Luger and followed by a panel discussion on “Designing World Heritage and Tourism – Reflections on Salzburg.” During the conference various presentations were given on topics related to the Protection of World Heritage and Tourism Management as well as Updating World Heritage and Tourism Development. The conference was closed with a roundtable on tourism potential of World Heritage Austria and the opening of the Exhibition “Sacred Paintings from the Himalayas.”

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet invited as guest speakers the renowned Chinese Architect Mrs. Zhang Jinqiu (Presentation Topic: Traditional Chinese Architectural Spatial Art) and Mrs. Zhang Kai from Tongji University (Presentation Topic: Heritage conservation and tourism development in six canal towns of Delta Yangtze River") as well as Prof. Nosova from St. Petersburg State University.

Other presentations were given by both national as well as international speakers and included experts such as Arthur Pederson representing Unesco Paris (Presentation Topic: World Heritage and Tourism – Current situation and future possibilities), H.Varma from the World Tourism Organization (Presentation Topic: Heritage Tourism) and Carl Pruscha from the University of Vienna (Presentation topic: World Heritage Kathmandu Valley).



From Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic to Austria

Delegation of University Presidents from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic Date: January 20 - 21, 2005

Participants:

Name Position

Prof. Kylyshbay A. Bissenov President of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University

Dr. Temirbolat Kenshinbay Vice President of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University (International Relations)

Prof. Tolegen Kozhamkulov Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Prof. Nagima Sarsembaeva Vice President of Kazakh Ablai Khan University (International Relations)

Prof. Askar Imanbaev President of Issyk Kul State University

Dr. Akylbek Chymyrov Director of the KSUCTA Center of International Relations (Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture)

Prof. Almazbek Akmataliev President of Naryn State University

Prof. B.J. Bokoshov President of Jalalabad State University

During the visit of the delegation, meetings with representatives of the Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture as well as representatives from Austrian University took place. The main goal was to present and discuss university structures as well as the focus of the different universities. In an official ceremony the representatives of all participating universities signed the network declaration of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet.

Since January 2005, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Kazakhstan) Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University (Kazakhstan) Kazakh Ablai Khan University (Kazakhstan) Issyk Kul State University (Kyrgyz Republic) Naryn State University (Kyrgyz Republic) Jalalabad State University (Kyrgyz Republic) are members of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet!



China Studies Center, Salzburg University Lectures on Chinese Language and Culture

Organizer: China Studies Center, Salzburg University

Starting: October 2005 / March 2006

Contact: Yanhui WANG, Guest Lecturer from Beijing Foreign Studies University

Partner: Beijing Foreign Studies University

Chinese for Beginners

During this course the participants learn basics in Mandarin, mainly focusing on phonetics as well as the basic structure of the Chinese characters. This term 10 people participate in the beginners’ course.

Chinese Advanced I

During the second level of the language course the participant reach a “survival level” – this means they learn to handle easy situations in daily life, e.g. to introduce each other.

Chinese Advanced II

Students at this level are able to deal with daily life situations and small talk – they learn how to order food in a restaurant, to ask for the way, etc. During this course the participants also get more detailed knowledge about Chinese grammar.

Chinese Advanced III

Level III students deepen their language skills by reading Chinese texts and discussing them with the teacher.

Chinese Culture and selected aspects of applied geography

During the lectures the teacher imparts knowledge about the basics of China regarding both culture and geography.

All courses and lectures are open for everybody interested. Prices differ between students, university staff and other participants.



Eurasia-Pacific Uninet – Activities 2006 (Subject to alteration) April 2006

Mongolian Scientific Days, April 3-5, 2006

In occasion of the 8ooth Anniversary of the Mongolian Empire, two conferences and scientific cooperation talks will be organized in Vienna. In the course of the conference “The Secret History of the Mongols”, various aspects of topics treated in the Secret History of the Mongols as well as its linguistic development and translations shall be discussed. Another conference is treating aspects on “Traditional Mongolian Medicine”, its plants, its applications and its derivation from Tibetan Medicine.

The “Scientific Cooperation Talks” are open to all scientists who take part in the conferences, presidents of Mongolian universities and Austrian Network coordinators.

Registration deadline: February 15, 2006.

Venues: Conferences, April 3 – 4, University of Vienna

Scientific Co-operation, April 5, Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture

Partner: University of Vienna


Mozart Festival 2006 at Chinese Universities, April 7 – 21, 2006

In the year 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. To commemorate his 250th birthday, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet invites Chinese member institutions to join the festivity celebrating Mozart’s anniversary in China.

Jointly all Austrian Universities of Music and Performing Arts will present: • Lectures on life, compositions and performing practices • Concerts • Historical video recordings • Educational exhibitions as a visual introduction to Mozart and his time

Partners in China: China Conservatory and Peking University, Beijing Shanghai Conservatory and Fudan University, Shanghai Northwest University, Xi`an Jilin University, Changchun Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 75 Partners in Austria: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

University of Music and Performing Arts “Mozarteum” Salzburg University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Salzburg Festival Friends of the Salzburg Festival International Mozart Foundation Austrian Broadcasting Company

May 2006

Sigmund Freud Symposium

Due to the 150th birthday of the great Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, a symposium on his life and work will be organized in Beijing.

Co-organizers: Peking University, Beijing, Private Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austrian Embassy, Beijing


Opening of the “Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery at Peking University Health Science Center – A Joint Center of Peking University and University of Innsbruck”

In April 2005, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) agreed on the establishment of a joint-center for Biomarker Discovery at PUHSC. The opening ceremony will be joined by the Austrian Federal Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Elisabeth Gehrer.


Opening of a Eurasia-Pacific Uninet office in Beijing

Venue: Peking University Health Science Center

EU-China Meeting – Bologna-Process – Erasmus-World-Program

Eurasia-Pacific Uninet and the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture will organize in the course of the Austrian EU-Presidency a meeting between the Austrian Minister of Education, Science and Culture and the Chinese Ministry of Education as well as experts from the European Community in the field of Education and Science.


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 76 June 2006

Symposium “Renewable Energy – Environment Engineering”

Venue: Beijing

Date: exact date to be defined

July 2006

5th Chinese-Austrian EU Summer School 2006, July 7 – 31, 2006

The program is held at Salzburg University, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Permanent Representation of Austria in Brussels, the European Commission and the European Parliament.

Partners: All Chinese member universities – Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, University of Vienna


Expected number of participants: max. 140

August / September 2006

Summer Schools in China

Course A: “Modern China Studies for Scientists and Economists”

Partners: Peking University, Beijing, Fudan University, Shanghai


Expected number of participants: 100

Course B: “Chinese Language and Cultural Studies”

Partners: Beijing Foreign Studies University


Expected number of participants: 20

NEW: 2006 a trip to Qufu as well as lectures on Confucius (life and work) will be included in the program!


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 77 Conference “Health Care in Rural China”

Expert conference on medical supply in rural areas in China – focused on general aspects, and infectious diseases.

Venue: Shihezi Universitiy, Xinjiang Province

Partners: Members of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

In the course of the conference expert meetings between representatives from Austrian medical universities and representatives from Chinese medical universities will be organized. Goal: to discuss a possible cooperation in the field of clinical elective.

October / November 2006

Conference on „Traditional Chinese Medicine“

Venue: Vienna, Austria

Partners: Members of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Austrian Federal Ministry of Health and Women, State Administration of TCM (China), Ministry of Science and Technology (China)

Chinese-Austrian Symposium on eCommerce This symposium will provide a forum for the discussion of the state of development and future perspectives of electronic business in China and in Austria. A particular focus will be placed on cross-country comparisons and the exploration of cooperation opportunities between science and business partners of both countries. The didactical approach is based on presentations, followed by discussions. Participants: Business and academic professionals from China and Austria. Co-organizers: EC3 Contact: Barbara Höfler, Jutta Stöttinger Date: exact date to be defined

December 2006

Conference “Ancient Historiography East and West: An Intercultural Dialogue”, December 2-8, 2006

Venue: University of Salzburg

Partner: Fudan University, Department of History, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet

In the course of this conference scientists from China and Austria will discuss eight significant ancient historians (e.g. Herodot, Livius and Tacitus from the western antiquity and e.g. Shang Shu, Shi Ji and Chun Qiu of the eastern antiquity). The conference will take


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 78 place at Salzburg University and scientists from various partner institutions of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet will participate.

Conference on „Monument Protection“

Venue: Tongji University, Shanghai

Partners: Tongji University, members of Eurasia-Pacific Uninet, Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture

Ongoing Activities 2006 Scholarships and On-place Scholarships

Guest professor ships

Cross-Cultural Training for Chinese Students

Delegations from China to Austria / from Austria to China

Development of Joint Curricula

Joint School of Music




Statement of Cooperation between Fudan University Shanghai and the Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture of the Republic of Austria



Memorandum regarding the Declaration of Joint Interest in establishing the Austrian-Chinese Center for Biomarker Discovery


Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooperation between China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eurasia-Pacific Uninet




Memorandum of Agreement on an Austrian-Chinese Joint School of Music


Memorandum of Agreement between Fudan University and SMBS



Detailed Listing of Scholarships granted during year 2005

On-Place Scholarships China Member institution Scholarship-holder Duration of

scholarship Amount

1. Northwest University Xian LIANG Wanlu (M) 12 months € 1.000.- 2. QIAO Lina (F) 12 months € 1.000.- 3. SUN Bo (M) 12 months € 1.000.- 4. GUAN Wenbo 12 months € 1.000.- 5. SUN Chengbi 12 months € 1.000.- 6. WAN Ding 12 months € 1.000.- Total 72 months € 6.000.-

PhD Scholarships China 2005/06 Member

institution Scholarship-holder

Supervisor in Austria / Institution

Duration of scholarship

Amount

1. Northwest University Xian

CHEN Xiaofan (F)

- 12 months € 11.280.-

2. TIAN Jin (F) Prof. Norbert Ortmayr / University of Salzburg + Gabriele Prochazka-Eisl / University of Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

3. WEN Xiu (F) 9 months € 8.460.- 4. GAO Yuan (F) Prof. Georg

Gottlob / Technical University Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

5. LI Yanhuan (M) - 12 months € 11.280.- 6. Fudan

University LU Xin (M) Prof. Peter

Zoller / University of Innsbruck

9 months € 8.460.-


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 90 7. LI Zengxia (F) Prof. Konrad

Schauenstein; Prof. Roswitha Pfragner / Medical University of Graz

9 months € 8.460.-

8. WANG Jing (F) Prof. Enrico Arrigoni / Graz University of Technology

9 months € 8.460.-

Member institution

Scholarship-holder



Amount

9. WU Hao (M) Prof. Peter Markowich / University of Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

10. XIE Naqing (M) Prof. Robert Beig / University of Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

11. XUE Aimin (M) - 9 months € 8.460.- 12. XUE Huaxin

(M) - 9 months € 8.460.-

13. ZHANG Chunfeng (M)

Prof. Kurt Hingerl / University of Linz

9 months € 8.460.-

14. A & F University, Yangling

LIU Jing (M) Prof. Josef Strobl / University of Salzburg

9 months € 8.460.-

15. SUN Yongke (M)

Prof. Reinhard Gruber / Medical University of Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

16. ZHAO Hu-bing (M)

Prof. Andreas Klik / University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

9 months € 8.460.-

17. ZHANG Jiwen (M)

Prof. Johann Mulzer / University of Vienna

6 months € 5.640.-


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 91 18. ZHANG

Yonghui (F) Prof. August Oesterle / University of Economics and Business Administration Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

19. LIN Weiming (M)

Prof. Wolf-Dieter Rausch / University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

Member institution

Scholarship-holder



Amount

20. Tongji University

JIA Xin (M) Prof. Herbert A. Mang / Technical University Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

21. SHI Wei (F) Prof. Jürgen Dreyer / Technical University Vienna

9 months € 8.460.-

22. ZHAO Xu (F) Prof. Heinz Brandl / Technical University Vienna

6 months €5.640.-

23. YAN Jingya (F) Prof. Helmut F. Schweiger / Graz University of Technology

9 months € 8.460.-

24. Hohai University

LIANG Zhijian Prof. Sonja Puntscher-Riekmann / University of Vienna

12 months € 11.280.-

25. MUSIC SCHOLAR-SHIPS

26. China Conservatory of Music, Beijing

YAN Feng Prof. Ralf Döring / University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

4 months € 3.760.-


ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 92 27. Shanghai

Conservatory WANG Jue Prof. Eugen

Jakab / University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

4 months € 3.760.-

28. Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

4 months € 3.760.-

- - Central Conservatory of Music Beijing

Scholarship available in case of membership

4 months € 3.760.-

Total 235 months € 220.900.-



Post-Doc Scholarships China 2005/06

Member institution

Scholarshipholder



Amount

1. Fudan University

MA Mei Prof. Josef Mazanec / University of Economics and Business Administration

6 months € 7.860.-

2.

Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences

CAI Junjun Prof. Christian Koeberl / University of Vienna

9 months € 11.790.-

3. Nankai University

ZOU Xia-Juan

Prof. Guenter Bonn / University of Innsbruck

2 months € 2.620.-

4. QIAN Honggang

Prof. Guenter Bonn / University of Innsbruck

2 months € 2.620.-

5. Northwest University Xian

YANG Jianfei Prof. Ewald Streissler / University of Vienna

9 months € 11.790.-

6. Northwest A & F University Yangling

LI Qinfan (M) - 9 months € 11.790.-

7. WANG Fei Prof. Andreas Klik / University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

9 months € 11.790.-

8. XIE Shou-an (M)

Prof. Axel Schopf / University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

5 months € 6.550.-

9. Peking University

WANG Wei - 12 months € 15.720.-

Total 63 months € 82.530.-



Scholarship Prolongations China 2005/06 PhD scholarships

Member




Amount

1. Fudan University

YONG Yi Prof. Uwe Schubert / University of Economics and Business Administration Vienna

3 months € 2.820.-

WU Shanshan Prof. Josef Mazanec / University of Economics and Business Administration

9 months € 8.460.-

2. Jilin University

FAN Jia Prof. Anton Hermann / Salzburg University

3 months

€ 2.820.-


LIU Chun-jie Prof. Sabine Seidler / Technical University Vienna

6 months € 5.640.-

Total 21 months € 19.740.- Post-Doc scholarships

Member




Amount


WANG Ru Univ.-Prof. Herbert Mang / Technical University Vienna

6 months € 7.860.-

2. Peking University

SHEN Jinzhen

Prof. Walter Matznetter / University of Vienna

6 months € 7.860.-

3. Northwest University Xi`an

DONG Yunpeng

Prof. Gottfried Tichy / University of Salzburg

9 months € 11.790.-




On-Place Scholarships Mongolia 2005/06 Member

institution Scholarship-holder Duration of

scholarship Amount

1. Health Sciences University of Mongolia

SARANTUYA Tserenchimed 12 months € 1.500.-

2. ENKHTUR Yadamsuren 12 months € 1.500.- 3. SUGARMAA Myagmarjav 12 months € 1.500.- 4. Mongolian

Academy of Sciences

MANDAKH Nyamtseren 12 months € 1.500.-

5. KHISHIGJARGAL Batjantsan

12 months € 1.500.-

6. AMARSANAA Badgaa

12 months € 1.500.-

7. Mongolian University of Science and Technology

TUUL Choijhuu

12 months € 1.500.-

8. DAVAASUREN Janchivdorj 12 months € 1.500.- 9. BAZARRAGCHAA

Ichinnorov 12 months € 1.500.-

10. MUNKHTUYA Tserendorj 12 months € 1.500.- 11. National University

of Mongolia OYUNZAYA Natsagdorj 12 months € 1.500.-

12. ENKHJARGAL Dalaibaatar 12 months € 1.500.- 13. BYAMBAGEREL Suran 12 months € 1.500.- 14. KHANGAL Davaa 12 months € 1.500.- 15. OYUNGEREL Shagdarjjav 12 months € 1.500.- 16. IREKHBAYAR Jambal 12 months € 1.500.- Total 192 months € 24.000.-



Post-Doc Scholarships Mongolia 2005/06 Member




Amount

1. Health Sciences University of Mongolia

KHASAG Oyuntsetseg

Prof. Wolfgang Vogel / Innsbruck Medical University

3 months € 3.930.-

NANSALMAA Erdenekhuu

DI Dr. Sabina Baumgartner-Parzer / Medical University Vienna

6 months € 7.860.-

DAGVASUMBEREL Munkhbaatar

Prof. Werner Jaschke / Medical University Innsbruck

6 months € 7.860.-

National University of Mongolia

BAATARBILEG Nachin

Prof. Rupert Wimmer / University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences

6 months € 7.860.-

Total 21 months € 27.510

Post-Doc Scholarships India 2005/06 Member




Amount

1. Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana - Punjab

Dr. CHOPRA Harvin Singh

Prof. Dieter zur Nedden / Medical University Innsbruck

6 months € 7.860.-


Scholarship Prolongations India 2006 Member




Amount

1. Christian Med. College and Hospital Ludhiana - Punjab

Dr. CHOPRA Harvin Singh

Prof. Dieter zur Nedden / Medical University Innsbruck

6 months € 7.860.-



ANNUAL REPORT 2005, page 97 Post-Doc Scholarships Russian Federation 2005/06 Member




Amount

1. St. Petersburg State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

2. Kazan State Technological University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

3. Novosibirsk State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

4. Irkutsk State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

5. Buryat State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-


Post-Doc Scholarships Kazakhstan 2005/06 Member




Amount

1. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

2. Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

3. Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations, Almaty

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-




Post-Doc Scholarships Kyrgyz Republic 2005/06 Member




Amount

1. Kyrgyz Technical University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture, Bishkek

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

2. Naryn State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

3. Issyk Kul State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-

4. Jalalabad State University

Not yet awarded

6 months € 7.860.-





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