Research

LUCC’s scope covers research across all disciplines on, in, and with China and the Sinophone world.

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Mapping China Research & Collaboration

LUCC's Mapping China Research & Collaboration project is a comprehensive visualisation of all China-related research university-wide. This includes publications in collaboration with the PRC and other partners around the world, and research about China and the Global Sinosphere. Soft-launched in February 2024, the China Research Mapping project aims to provide a resource for researchers, management and external stakeholders, showcasing excellence, providing transparency, and supporting collaboration.

Research Roundtables

LUCC’s ongoing series of roundtable lunch events addresses the key challenges and opportunities for China-related research amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Themes include:

• Artificial Intelligence and China (Summer 2022)
• Enhancing the International Learning Environment: Insights from China-Engaged Colleagues (memo: 2023-03 - LUCC roundtable memo - International Classroom.pdf, Michaelmas 2022)
• Mapping China-Related Research Across Disciplines: Trajectories, Opportunities and Challenges (Summer 2023)
• The Evolving Funding Landscape for UK-China Research and Collaboration (memo: 2024-01 LUCC memo - the funding landscape, Michaelmas 2023)
• Navigating the Security Minefield: China-Related Research in the Shadow of Rising Geopolitical Tensions (Summer, 2024)
• Sustainability Research and China: Opportunities and Challenges (2024-25)
• Responsible Internationalisation: Research Ethics in Collaborations On, In & With China (2024-25)
• Students in the Research Process: Innovations, Opportunities and Pitfalls (2024-25)

Space is limited, so to register interest in participating, please contact china.centre@lancaster.ac.uk

Research Themes

The Centre has traditionally focused on three interdisciplinary themes, where LU expertise is outstanding, and where China’s rise presents both challenges and opportunities globally.