Academic Mixer: EU–China Collaboration on Research – Shanghai
Fri, Sep 19
|Shanghai
On 19 September 2025, scholars and professionals gathered in Shanghai to celebrate 50 years of EU–China relations at an academic mixer highlighting opportunities for research collaboration. Paolo Sun attended the event, presenting his work on music therapy for refugees.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
About the event
The Academic Mixer on EU–China Collaboration in Research brought together European and Chinese researchers for an evening of dialogue, reflection, and networking. Organized as part of the #EUChina50 celebrations, the event focused on strengthening academic partnerships, sharing innovative research directions, and connecting communities of practice across Europe and China.
Among the participants, Paolo Sun (International Asian Culture Society, IACS) contributed by presenting his ongoing research on music therapy for refugees, highlighting how the arts can play a transformative role in psychosocial healing and cross-cultural understanding. His intervention underscored the potential of cultural and artistic approaches to complement traditional academic collaboration, bridging humanitarian concerns with scholarly inquiry.
The evening provided a unique opportunity for researchers to exchange perspectives, deepen academic cooperation, and celebrate the milestone of 50 years of EU–China relations through shared commitment to knowledge, innovation, and cultural dialogue.
