What's Up, Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland
What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we round up the best innovation, entrepreneurship, technology forums and workshops as well as student-related events. Don't worry, we'll even sneak in the occasional happy hour...
Thursday, Jan 17
Zhongguancun Belt and Road Association Health Innovation Cooperation Forum
With the support of sponsored agencies, this Thursday sees the inaugural meeting of the Professional Health Committee alongside the Zhongguancun Belt and Road Association, in an effort to build a platform for the countries involved in the Belt and Road initiative to learn more about China's health industry. The event will host special guests, representatives from relevant government departments, healthcare institutions, enterprises and diplomatic envoys in China. Free (click here to register). 9-11am. Beijing City University
Saturday, Jan 19
Forum: Entrepreneurial Actions
Hosted by University College London’s school of management and Peking University, this forum will touch upon a wide range of issues facing modern movers-and-shakers. Zhuang Yang, co-dean of the Beijing International MBA will discuss leadership, character, and entrepreneurship; David Chapman, deputy director UCL’s School of Management, will talk about the various methods he employs to help reduce uncertainty in business; and Fiona Reid, senior teaching fellow at UCL’s School of Management, will dissect the clash that comes from entrepreneurship vs. management. Free (click here to register). 7-9pm. Peking University
University of Chicago Center in Beijing Open House
Curious about what the University of Chicago is up to here in Beijing? Join them for an open house this Saturday hosted by Interim Executive Director Yuan Ji who will give a tour of the center's facilities and discuss the history and development of the University of Chicago's engagement with China. Yuan will also be available to answer questions about the Center in Beijing's work and mission, as well as questions about the University of Chicago. Free (find more here). 2-4pm, University of Chicago Center in Beijing
Tsinghua x-lab Developer Meetup
Determined to get a slice of that fluffy cloud-based pie? Meet other developers and innovators to discuss the future of cloud-based application technology in China, how to build cloud-based applications, and more at this Tsinghua developer meetup event. Free (click here to register or see a live stream of the event). 5.30-8pm. Tsinghua x-lab
Every Day
Happy Hour at Lush
Since 2003 Lush has been the go-to spot for international students, English teachers, and itinerant Wudaokouers. Those in the area will be happy to hear that Lush has something on every day, 6pm onwards: Monday is half-price martini night; Tuesday is reduced-price beer night; Wednesday is their weekly pub quiz; Thursday is open mic; and Friday is live music night. On top of that, every single night has a 7-9pm happy hour. Get amongst it! Daily 7-9pm. Lush Beijing
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Photos: cfr.org, Peking University, admissionpool.com, University of Chicago Center in Beijing, Akkadu, Lush Beijing
