Professor Ji Wang (left) with Professor Jane Norman, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham in the presentation of his Honorary Professor certificate at the UNNC graduation ceremony, 18 July 2026.

Ningbo, 18 July 2026 — It is with great pleasure that we announce Professor Ji Wang has been appointed Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) for a three-year term, effective 1 July 2026.

The certificate was signed by Professor Jon Garibaldi, Provost and Pro-Vice Chancellor of UNNC, and presented by Professor Jane Norman, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, during the 2026 graduation ceremony held on the Ningbo campus.

A Partnership of Over Twenty Years

This honour formalises a relationship that has grown over more than two decades, centred on the mechanics and engineering fields. During this time, Professor Wang has made significant contributions to UNNC through:

• Joint academic activities, including conferences and research seminars

• Service on review panels and academic evaluations

• Participation in PhD vivas and doctoral examinations

• Advice on research proposals and strategic academic planning

This sustained engagement reflects a partnership built on mutual trust, shared values, and a common commitment to advancing research and education at this fully internationalised university in China.

About the Honorary Professorship

The title of Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham is reserved for individuals of outstanding merit who have made distinguished contributions to their field and to the university community. It is the highest formal recognition the university bestows upon external collaborators.

That the certificate was signed by the Provost of UNNC and presented by the President of the University of Nottingham further underscores the global significance and institutional weight of this appointment.