LSE welcomes presidential delegation from Tsinghua University
On 22 September, LSE welcomed a senior delegation from Tsinghua University, led by its President, Professor Li Luming. Over the years, LSE and Tsinghua have developed a strong partnership built on academic excellence, a global outlook and a shared commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through research and education.
The delegation was hosted by Professor Larry Kramer, President of LSE, and Professor Susana Mourato, Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research). Representatives from across the School attended the institutional meeting, including Professor Charles Stafford (Global School of Sustainability), Professor Joan Costa-i-Font (Department of Health Policy), Dr Mathias Larsen (Global School of Sustainability), Dr Mengxi Pang and Mr Toby Berrett (ISAP).
As part of the visit, representatives from Tsinghua University met with Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, who is an Honorary Professor of Tsinghua University, and colleagues from the Confucius Institute for Business London.
A longstanding strategic partnership
Formalised through a memorandum of understanding in November 2024, LSE’s partnership with Tsinghua University spans research, education and faculty-led academic exchanges. The partnership is underpinned by sustained institutional engagement and shared strengths in sustainability, health policy, economics, finance, public policy and other global challenges. Key activities include the LSE–Tsinghua University Sustainability Research Fund , a joint seed fund supporting collaborative research on sustainability-related themes, through which 12 projects have been awarded funding. Other collaborations include dual master’s programmes in Health Policy with the Tsinghua Institute of Hospital Management, as well as the Confucius Institute for Business London (CIBL).
Advancing collaboration
During the visit, discussions focused on shared strategic priorities and future opportunities for collaboration. Senior leaders exchanged perspectives on the evolving role of universities in addressing global challenges and explored ways to deepen cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including sustainability, carbon neutrality and global public health. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to celebrate the partnership’s achievements to date while identifying new areas for future cooperation.
Discussions throughout the visit reinforced the strength of the partnership and explored opportunities to deepen academic exchange, advance joint research and enhance global impact. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Tsinghua University in the years ahead.