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The integration of biological sciences and modern technology could power a new era of innovation. A  suggests that up to 60 per cent of global manufacturing inputs could be produced biologically in the future, which could reshape economies and strengthen supply chains. With a focus on technological breakthroughs and industrial collaboration, the School of Biotechnology at Jiangnan University in China remains at the cutting edge of this revolution. 

Fermentation engineering is considered to be a cornerstone of biomanufacturing. For more than 90 years, the School of Biotechnology has been a pioneer in the field, establishing itself as a leader in biomanufacturing. Alongside this specialism, the school leads research in fields such as microbial metabolism, protein engineering, microbiomics, biopharmaceuticals and synthetic biology. 

The school is known for its award-winning research and academic achievements. In 2017, it was recognised under China’s World-Class Disciplines Construction initiative. It has won several awards for technological and scientific progress, contributing to the school’s status as a leading research and development institution in China.

Cultivating entrepreneurship is core to the school’s mission. It encourages students to participate in national and international programmes and competitions. It currently has more than 230 faculty members and welcomes around 240 undergraduates and 500 postgraduates every year. It has an alumni network of over 16,000 graduates, many of whom have excelled in their careers as academics, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Students at the School of Biotechnology have enjoyed success in events such as the China International Students’ Innovation Competition and the China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition, also known as the Challenge Cup. Since its debut at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition in 2018, the School of Biotechnology has won seven gold, two silver and one bronze medals. 

With a focus on a deep integration of research, industry and emerging technologies, the school is poised to be at the forefront of the bioeconomy revolution. In recent years, researchers at the school have undertaken 17 national key research and development programmes. They publish an average of 500 academic papers annually in renowned academic journals. 

The school’s focus on academic exchange and international outreach is one of the key factors behind its international success. Its successful global initiatives include exchange programmes with the University of Exeter in the UK, Max Planck Research Institute in Germany, Waseda University in Japan, the National University of Singapore and several universities in the US.

The school organises international conferences and events to advance knowledge in biotechnology and food science. The School of Biotechnology hosted the second International Flavor and Fragrance Conference in 2018 to share knowledge in the fields of sensory science and flavour and fragrance chemistry. In 2019, the school organised the International Graduate Symposium on Industrial Biotechnology to strengthen academic and research exchange among universities and offer graduates a platform to share ideas and present their research. 

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