(June 23, 2016) A science and technology university that train engineers, architectures and industrial designers. A university that always strives for innovation in teaching and research and most importantly, on globalisation. The Polytechnic University of Milan recently received a prestigious award in China, the Golden Panda Award for the Italian institution that has contributed most to academic research in the field of education in China. The award ceremony was held in Shanghai and was given to Giuliano Noce, vice dean for China of the Polytechnic University of Milan. “This award goes to the past 10 years of the University’s investment in China, the nation that the Polytechnic University of Milan has chosen as the most important to realise strategies of globalisation” said Noci. After this award they are already looking toward the future and toward new projects: “We are now entering a new phase with the opening of a another branch in Xi’an, the construction of a new Innovation Hub in Shanghai and the Bovisa Durando Project to attract more Chinese investors”. The award ceremony was organised by the Italian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce sponsored by the Italian Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Development and promoted through the Italy China Foundation. The Polytechnic University of Milan has participated for many years in numerous research and training projects collaboration with the most qualified European, North American, and South-East Asia and Eastern European universities. Today, the push towards globalisation will see the Polytechnic University participating in the European and global network of leading universities and offering numerous exchange programmes, joint degrees and various English taught courses. (Red)
