Please scroll down for the English version -UNNC alumna generously donates RMB 1 million to support innovation at the university.
9月16日，宁波诺丁汉大学（以下简称“宁诺”）校友捐赠仪式在学校图书馆举行。在政府领导、校领导以及一百多名校友的见证下，校友陈涵将代表着一百万元人民币的捐赠牌递交到宁诺党委书记、教育发展基金会理事长沈伟其教授手中——这是宁诺首次接受来自校友的百万元捐赠。
宁波市归国华侨联合会党组成员、副主席兼秘书长牛洪波出席了本次捐赠仪式。宁诺执行校长尼克·迈尔斯教授，教学副校长马飞宇教授，副校长、理工学院院长吴韬教授，教务长詹文等校、院领导及代表共同见证。
陈涵的捐赠将用于建立宁波诺丁汉大学李达三孵化园创新工作室——陈涵基金，为学生提供了解数字资产、参加创新实践及行业实习的机会，培养有社会责任感和专业执行力的青年创新人才，并支持宁诺李达三孵化园开展相关行业研究。
捐赠仪式上，沈伟其教授为陈涵颁发捐赠证书，并发表致辞：“今天是个特殊的日子，我们一同见证来自宁诺校友的首笔大额捐赠。校友陈涵的捐赠是对未来企业家和创新创业人才的有力支持。
宁诺教育发展基金会自成立以来，持续收到了各界的慷慨捐赠。这些捐赠为学校在开展学术研究、促进知识交流、提升教育水平和改善校园环境等方面提供了宝贵资源。”
沈伟其教授号召广大校友积极参与学校事务、助推学校发展。“学校期待携校友之力，共同培养具有创造力、批判性思维和致力于对社会产生积极影响的人才。”
陈涵也发表演讲，表示宁诺是她求学生涯中的重要阶段，对她的成长起到了推动作用。她认为创新力是社会进步的推动力，希望通过捐赠回馈母校、设立基金，助力创新思想的成果转化，帮助更多学生勇敢地追逐自己的创新梦想，为学校和社会的发展作出贡献。
宁波诺丁汉大学始终致力于培养立足中国、具有国际视野且能胜任未来的创新型高级人才。为此，学校为师生提供丰富的创业创新机会，在研究成果商业转化和创业创新方面取得了显著成就。
通过与企业和社会各界的合作，学校已成功孵化多个科技创新企业，推动产业发展、助力技术进步、创造就业机会、促进地方经济。
宁诺由衷感谢校友的慷慨捐赠和对学校发展的支持。这次捐赠不仅是对母校的回馈，也是对学校在研究成果转化和创业创新方面成就的认可。学校将利用好这笔善款，推动更多科研成果的商业化应用、培养更多创新创业人才，为社会经济发展作出更大的贡献。
同时，宁诺由衷地期望能与全球各地校友分会携手合作，借助校友的远见卓识与大力支持，共同应对全球挑战、促进社会与经济的发展。
University of Nottingham Ningbo China alumna generously donates RMB 1 million to support innovation at the university
On 16 September, the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Alumni Donation Ceremony took place at the UNNC library. In the presence of local government leaders and senior university staff, and alongside almost one hundred UNNC alumni, alumna Han Chen presented a donation of RMB 1 million to Professor Sam Shen, the Party Secretary and Chairman of UNNC Education Foundation. This marks the first time UNNC has received donation of a million from a member of the alumni community.
Attendees included Niu Hongbo, member of the Party Group, Vice Chairman, and Secretary-General of the Ningbo Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Professor Nick Miles, Provost of UNNC, Professor Phillip Seltsikas, the Vice Provost for Teaching at UNNC, Professor Tao Wu, UNNC Vice Provost and Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering, James Birkett, the Registrar of UNNC as well as faculty leaders and representatives from Business Development Office, Sports Centre, Research and Knowledge Exchange and staffers from Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).
Han Chen’s generous donation will be used to establish the UNNC Li Dak Sum Incubator Innovation Studio – Chen Han Fund, providing students with opportunities to engage with digital assets, participate in innovation practices, and industry internships, nurturing young innovative talents with a sense of social responsibility and professional execution. Additionally, it will support industry research conducted by the UNNC Li Dak Sum Incubator.
During the donation ceremony, Professor Sam Shen delivered a speech, expressing gratitude for her generous donation. He stated, “Today is a special occasion where we witness the first major donation from our UNNC alumni. Since UNNC Education Foundation was established, we have received a lot of support from generous people and organisations. The donations we receive help UNNC in many ways. They give us resources to research, exchange knowledge, improve education, and make our campus better. The support provided by Ms Chen represents a comprehensive investment in the future generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Together, we will nurture a generation of talented individuals who embody creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for making a positive impact on society.” Professor Shen finished his speech by calling on UNNC alumni and friends to continue to be part of the Nottingham journey – working together to make UNNC and the global community even better through initiatives such as the Alumni and Friends Fund campaign.
Han Chen also shared some words, saying: “Innovation is the driving force behind social progress. I hope to establish a Fund to support innovative ideas and academic achievements.” She also expressed that UNNC had played a crucial role in her educational journey and personal growth and hopes that through this donation, she can give back to her alma mater and help more students bravely pursue their innovative dreams, contributing to the development of the university and society.
For many years, UNNC has been committed to cultivating outstanding talents with an international perspective, innovative capabilities, and a sense of social responsibility. To achieve this, the university provides abundant opportunities for students and staff to engage in entrepreneurial and innovative activities, and has achieved significant accomplishments in commercialising research results and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Through collaborations with businesses and various sectors of society, UNNC has successfully incubated multiple technology innovation enterprises, driving the development of related industries. These innovative enterprises not only advance technological progress and applications but also create employment opportunities, promoting local economic growth.
The university sincerely appreciates and expresses heartfelt gratitude for the generous support from Han Chen and her recognition of the importance of international education and research. This support is made all the more special by her alumni status – her donation not only gives back to her alma mater but also recognises UNNC's achievements in research result commercialisation and entrepreneurship and innovation. The Chen Han Fund will facilitate further commercial applications of research achievements, cultivate more innovative and entrepreneurial talents, and further contributions to socioeconomic development.
It is fantastic to have the continued relationship and support of the Nottingham community and current and former students, the Nottingham alumni. The university hopes to continue this work together to make global changes and solve real world important issues in partnership with the alumni community and its generous support and vision.
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