A UK-based independent worldwide fellowship
Dear GCA Fellows and Representatives of Institutional Fellows,
Following the comprehensive 2023 annual report or the Special Edition for the 10th Anniversary of the GCA (2013–2023), we are writing this first half-year newsletter of 2024 to keep you informed and engaged. Part One will highlight our achievements, and Part Two will outline how you can get involved.
To keep things short and to the point, we have opted for descriptions without photographs in this newsletter. If something is of particular interest, please follow the links to read more details on the GCA or GCP websites.
Part One Achievement highlights
- Global China Academy
1) Changes in Management Structure and Personnel:
- After celebrating the 10th anniversary of GCA since its founding under the name of CCPN Global, the unincorporated charity (UK Charity Commission Registration Number 1154640) has been formally closed. All the previous official records and reports can be seen on ‘Global China Academy Embarks on a New Chapter with CIO Status, Preserves History Online.’ This means that from now on, GCA will operate as a social enterprise (Charitable Incorporated Organization, CIO), UK Charity Commission registration number 1198983).
- GCA Board of Trustees: In light of the retirements of the chair earlier this year and the secretary in April 2024, after the charity year, the following individuals have been duly elected to these positions, respectively (Click here to see more details): Chair: Professor Maria Jaschok FGCA; Secretary: Mr. Mark Lee
- GCA Council: In order to work more effectively, the GCA Council has been divided into the GCA Council and the GCA Chinese Council. Dr QIAN Zhenhua resigned as co-chair and donated 100,000 RMB to the 9th Global China Dialogue: Global Governance for AI.
2) Policy Developments:
- Created GCA’s Fundraising and Donation Policy, ensuring ethical practices, transparency, and diverse funding sources in line with the Academy’s goals.
- Updated GCA’s Volunteer Policy, supporting volunteers, emphasizing their value to the organization, and aligning with reporting standards.
3) GCA Website Development: Added a search function under the banner on the Home page and another one on the top menu, which can be accessed on every page of the website for easy navigation and an improved user experience.
2. Global China Academy Fellowship
1) Fellows’ Activities, News, or Blog:
- In order to better engage GCA Fellows, it has been decided to send two GCA Newsletters each year starting from 2024.
- We also posted some of our Fellows’ activities on GCA website (in reverse order), e.g.:
- Global China Academy Board of Trustees Chair Participates in the 11th WWUPF in Zhengzhou, China, May 25-29
- The President of Global China Academy, Professor Xiangqun Chang, visited GCA Fellows at the University of Oxford in April (Click here to find related contents).
- Global China Academy Council Chair, Professor Tony McEnery’s Academic Activities in Hong Kong and China, from March to April
- We have issued invitations to some GCA Fellows and Fellow-related academics in China to visit the UK from July to August. They will stay in our Fellows’ Home during their time in London, such as:
- Professor ZHU Guanglei FGCA and his family. He is the former Vice-President of Nankai University, China, and a keynote speaker of the 5th Global China Dialogue.
- Professor ZHAO Kejin and his family. He is the Deputy Dean of the School of Social Sciences and the Director of Global Industry at Tsinghua University. He made closing remarks at the 6th and 7th Global China Dialogues in person and online respectively.
- Professor WANG Tianfu, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University, who will lead a delegation from four universities in China, including Tsinghua, Renmin, and Fudan.
2) Fellowship:
- HMRC listed GCA among its ‘approved learned societies and professional organisations’ to facilitate GCA Fellowship subscriptions.
- To maintain the highest standards of GCA Fellows, no more than eight fellowships will be awarded per annum, including Full Fellows, Associate Fellows, and Institutional Fellows. This policy will be reviewed accordingly (Click here to see Fellows awarded in 2023).
- Updated the process and timetable of Guidance for Nomination (see p. 5).
- Updated Fellowship Benefits and Obligations:
- Added benefit number 1 ‘Global promotion of the academic publications and activities of GCA Fellows’.
- Added a tailor-made package service for different types of GCA Fellows-related delegations (see a 7-day package as an example).
- Added the sixth ‘walk and talk’ route, including tea and lunch, at and around the GCA Fellows’ Home.
- The GCA Fellows award ceremony in 2024 will take place at the GCD9 at Tongji University. GCA will cover the cost for those who wish to receive their awards in Shanghai, China.
3. Global Century Press
1) Activities:
- Originally initiated for the Journal of Chinese for Social Science (JCSS), the 2nd China-Focus Research Forum was held both offline and online at the GCA Centre on June 8, 2024.
- GCP colleagues participated in numerous events at the London Book Fair (LBF) from March 12-14 and engaged with professionals and authors during the events (click here for more details).
2) Regulations and Policy:
- GCP became a member of The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP).
- Updated the Open Access Policy, clarifying different types of ‘processing charges,’ including those for journals and journal articles, books, and book chapters.
- Published a new edition of the Global Century Press House Style Guide, which includes revised descriptions of each journal and book series and our unique ‘Dual Language Information’ section.
3) Standardization Process:
- GCP began its process of standardisation across its publications.
- Some journals and books are now available on an open access basis on the GCP website, and DOIs have been submitted to Crossref, e.g., https://globalcenturypress.com/product-category/journals-periodicals/Journal-China-Global-Comparative-Perspectives.
- This process will continue through 2024.
4. The 9th Global China Dialogue
- The Ministry of Education of China has approved Tongji University’s application for GCA to be a co-organiser of the 9th Global China Dialogue (GCD9) at Tongji University, Shanghai, on November 29th, 2024.
- It has been agreed that the GCD series will be held on the last Friday in November each year, alternating between China and the UK.
Part Two GCD Fellows’ involvements
GCA Fellows constitute the driving force behind GCA, leveraging its publications and dialogue forums as two platforms for dual successes. We invite you to get involved with GCA in the following ways:
- Send us information about your academic activities for the News & Blog section of the GCA website.
- Nominate different types of GCA Fellows. See: Fellowship nominations and to learn more.
- Contribute to GCA publications in various forms. Learn more.
- Participate in or recommend speakers for the GCD9. Learn more.
- Make any suggestions: info@globalchinaacademy.org.
As we look forward to the second half of the year, we are excited about the numerous opportunities and collaborations that lie ahead. We encourage all GCA Fellows to remain actively involved, share your academic pursuits, and contribute to our endeavours. Your engagement and participation are crucial to our continued success and the advancement of our shared goals.
Thank you for your dedication and support. Together, we will continue to make significant strides in our academic and social missions.
Warm regards,
Professor Xiangqun Chang 常向群FRSA FGCA
President of Global China Academy
Honorary Professor of University College London (2015-20)
Distinguished Professor of Nankai University
Professor Peter Schröder FRFAB FGCA
Vice President for Fellowship, Global China Academy
Professor of the History of Political Thought at Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences, UCL
