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A pioneering, global university funded on philanthropy with an unwavering commitment to Asia Pacific.

With more than 41,000 alumni in the Asia-Pacific region and a combined global community of more than 340,000 alumni, the University of Nottingham has been described as "Britain's first truly global university".

We have a proud track record of pioneering innovations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where Nottingham teams engage in community-centred projects, spanning environmental and societal initiatives, cutting-edge healthcare innovations and an unwavering commitment to providing quality education for everyone, regardless of their gender, background or race.

In the year 2000, we were the first UK university to open a campus in Malaysia and have recently celebrated 25 years of making an impact in the country, which you can read about here. This was followed in 2004 when we were the first international university to establish an independent campus in China. This dedication to the APAC region led to the creation of our Hong Kong-based team in 2023, which focuses on alumni engagement, as well as philanthropic and industry partnerships in the area.

Thanks to our supporters, Nottingham has gained recognition as one of Britain’s leading universities for philanthropic investment. This plays a crucial role in the well-being of our students, the calibre of our staff and our ability to improve lives through access to quality education and the impact of our research in addressing critical, real-world challenges.

Regional Impact Priorities

Across our campuses in Nottingham UK, China and Malaysia, three key research pillars ensure active contribution to Asia-Pacific‘s most pressing, real-world needs. We are always looking at establishing new partnerships to tackle these areas of interest.

Discover how our flagship projects are shaping the region

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Healthy Lives & Communities

We are at the forefront of innovative health research, particularly in the areas of midwifery and cancer care.

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Education for all

We are forever dedicated to improving global education, recognising that empowering individuals is essential for global progress.

 

Events in the APAC region

Throughout the year we hold various events to celebrate our community of alumni. These events are a fantastic opportunity to network with peers, hear from experts within different fields and learn about the latest news from the University of Nottingham. To see any events coming up in your area, please make sure you check our Events page.

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 Alumni at an event in Singapore.

Nottingham Alumni & Friends: Celebrating Sustainable Futures

An event to celebrate our tri-campus alumni community, research and teaching partnerships, from Jakarta to Bandung and beyond, featuring Dr Bagus Muljadi, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham. View the event gallery.

 Speakers at a cancer roundtable.

Transforming the Cancer Continuum in Asia Roundtable

Malaysian investors, philanthropists, policymakers, medical experts and academics joined forces in a fresh bid to tackle one of the leading causes of death on the peninsula: and across the rest of Asia. The event was held as part of the 25th anniversary of UNM. View the event gallery.

 Alumni at an event in Malaysia.

Nottingham Nights: Celebrating 25 years of impact in Malaysia

2025 marked 25 years of the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus in Semenyih. To celebrate this milestone, we are held a special event for our alumni, friends and guests. This was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the impact of UNM in the region. View the event gallery.

 

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Meet our APAC team - Start a conversation with us today

 

Christina Harcus

Christina Harcus

Director of Philanthropy: Asia

+852 9140 4159 (WhatsApp)

christina.harcus@nottingham.ac.uk

 

Ziqiao Chen

Ziqiao Chen

Associate Director of Philanthropy: Asia

+852 5466 5561 (WhatsApp)

ziqiao.chen@nottingham.ac.uk

 

Brittany Tan

Brittany Tan

Admin and Events Officer APAC

+852 9382 0267 (WhatsApp)

brittany.tan@nottingham.ac.uk