SJTU China-UK Low Carbon College

Join Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s China-UK Low Carbon College & Shape a Sustainable Future!

The China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC), a pioneering collaboration between Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Edinburgh, is China’s first college dedicated to low-carbon innovation. We’re seeking global talents to drive breakthroughs in renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and sustainable technologies!

Key Research Areas:
✅ Renewable Energy ✅ Hydrogen Energy ✅ CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage)
✅ Smart Energy Systems ✅ Climate Finance ✅ Big Data for Sustainability

📅 Rolling applications open until filled. Next interview round: May 2025.
📧 Apply now: [email protected]
🔗 Learn more: [https://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Data/View/4258]

On April 15, 2025, the LCC Southeast Asia Center China-UK Low Carbon College was officially inaugurated at the Asia-Pacific Graduate Institute (APGI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Singapore.

YANG Zhenbin, Party Secretary of SJTU, and Mr. HAN Jun, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, jointly unveiled the LCC Southeast Asia Center. The ceremony was chaired by Prof. PENG Yinghong, Dean of SJTU-APGI.

Prof. ZHAO Changying, Dean of the Low Carbon College, introduced the center and highlighted its role in boosting global impact and driving regional climate governance. The center will focus on international graduate education, research collaboration, and executive training to advance low-carbon innovation and promote sustainable development in Southeast Asia.

Minister-Counsellor Han praised the center as a timely initiative to strengthen China-Singapore cooperation in green development. Secretary Yang emphasized its potential to serve as a model for international collaboration and a platform for sharing China’s expertise in global green transformation.

As LCC’s first overseas center, the LCC Southeast Asia Center leverages Singapore’s strategic advantages to support the Belt and Road Initiative and foster a new hub for low-carbon partnerships in the region.

From April 15 to 16, Prof. Changying Zhao, Dean of the China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC), led a delegation to Singapore for the official inauguration of the LCC Southeast Asia Center. The ceremony took place at SJTU’s Asia-Pacific Graduate Institute, where SJTU Party Secretary Zhenbin Yang and Minister-Counsellor Jun Han from the Chinese Embassy in Singapore jointly unveiled the center.

During the visit, the LCC delegation also held fruitful meetings with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), as well as the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), exploring collaboration in joint education programs, student exchanges, faculty visits, and research partnerships.

On April 15, 2025, the LCC Southeast Asia Center was officially inaugurated at the Asia-Pacific Graduate Institute (APGI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Singapore. YANG Zhenbin, Party Secretary of SJTU, and Mr. HAN Jun, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, jointly unveiled the LCC Southeast Asia Center. The ceremony was chaired by Prof. PENG Yinghong, Dean of SJTU-APGI.

Prof. ZHAO Changying, Dean of the Low Carbon College, introduced the center and highlighted its role in boosting global impact and driving regional climate governance. The center will focus on international graduate education, research collaboration, and executive training to advance low-carbon innovation and promote sustainable development in Southeast Asia.

Minister-Counsellor Han praised the center as a timely initiative to strengthen China-Singapore cooperation in green development. Secretary Yang emphasized its potential to serve as a model for international collaboration and a platform for sharing China’s expertise in global green transformation.

As LCC’s first overseas center, the LCC Southeast Asia Center leverages Singapore’s strategic advantages to support the Belt and Road Initiative and foster a new hub for low-carbon partnerships in the region.

On April 11, Mr. Richard Lochhead, Scottish Minister for Business, visited the SJTU China-UK Low Carbon College . He met with Dean Prof. Changying Zhao, faculty members, and students to explore opportunities for China-UK collaboration in low-carbon innovation.

Mr. Lochhead shared Scotland’s strategies for addressing the climate emergency, including investments in green energy and infrastructure, and learned about LCC’s pioneering work in low-carbon technologies.

In his exchange with students, he praised their contributions and emphasized that “we can only achieve a difference and reduce carbon emissions through collaboration.”

On April 11, Mr. Richard Lochhead, Scottish Minister for Business, visited the China-UK Low Carbon College. He met with Dean Prof. Changying Zhao, faculty members, and students to explore opportunities for China-UK collaboration in low-carbon innovation.
Mr. Lochhead shared Scotland’s strategies for addressing the climate emergency, including investments in green energy and infrastructure, and learned about LCC’s pioneering work in low-carbon technologies.
In his exchange with students, he praised their contributions and emphasized that “we can only achieve a difference and reduce carbon emissions through collaboration.”

【LCC Graduation Gala 2025】

On March 28, LCC’s Class of 2025 gathered for a warm graduation dinner, celebrating friendships and new beginnings. From heartfelt performances to laughter-filled reunions, we closed this chapter with gratitude and excitement for the future. Here’s to lifelong bonds and bold journeys ahead! 🎓✨🍽️

🎓 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony Successfully Held at China-UK Low Carbon College!
On March 28, the 2025 cohort of graduate students gathered at SJTU’s Low Carbon college for a solemn yet joyous commencement. Dean Changying Zhao urged graduates to embrace lifelong learning and social responsibility, while Prof. Margaret Graham from the University of Edinburgh encouraged resilience and innovation via video.
🌟 15 students were honored as “Outstanding Graduates” of Shanghai or SJTU. Student representatives Chenyang Zhang and Siqi Wang shared their journeys, pledging to contribute to global sustainability.
🎉 Wishing all graduates courage and success as they pioneer a greener tomorrow!

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is collaborating with University College London on a cross-university, virtual clean energy hackathon. Join dynamic cross-university teams of 4-6 likeminded students to navigate the challenges facing different communities impacted by the energy transition. Applications deadline: March 11th 24:00.

🎉 Congratulations to the LCC team at SJTU for their outstanding performance at the 2024 China International College Students’ Innovation Competition!
🏆 Silver: ElectroPET Technology – Transforming PET plastic waste into high-purity chemicals & green fuels! ♻️💡
🥉 Bronze: Next-Gen Zinc-Air Fuel Cell – A game-changer for green energy storage! ⚡🔋
Proud to see groundbreaking low-carbon innovations making a global impact! 🌍🌱
🔗 More info: https://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Data/View/4141

LCC Team Excels at the 2024 China International College Students’ Innovation Competition - News - China-UK Low Carbon College,Shanghai Jiaotong University Recently, the project shortlist for the 2024 China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CIC) has been announced, and two projects recommended by the China-UK Low Carbon College (SJTU-LCC) have won impressive accolades: one silver medal and one bronze medal.