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University of Wisconsin-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward led a Wisconsin delegation to China, to inaugurate UW-Madison's first overseas outpost and participate in events aimed at deepening engagement with Chinese partners. The delegation, which includes UW-Madison representatives along with state of Wisconsin and state business officials, will traveled to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong June 8-20. Photos by Kerry G. Hill, UW-Madison Division of International Studies.

China trip shines in wake of recall rift
Need a strong example of Wisconsin working together to boost its economy and jobs?

Look to China.

While most of Wisconsin is still talking about Tuesday's divisive recall elections, a delegation of state, university and business people are presenting a united front overseas. Read More


In Shanghai, UW–Madison inaugurates first overseas office
The UW–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office, which will serve as a focal point for the university’s growing engagement in China and across East Asia, has officially opened.

A Wisconsin delegation led by UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward joined with officials of the Minhang District of Shanghai and others to celebrate the launch of the office, located in the district’s Zizhu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone. Read More


China visit aims to deepen Wisconsin’s engagement
University of Wisconsin-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward is leading a Wisconsin delegation to China, where he will inaugurate UW-Madison's first overseas outpost and participate in events aimed at deepening engagement with Chinese partners. Read More


Helping China produce more milk will boost U.S. dairy exports to China, experts say
As China expands its domestic milk production, it will buy more milk products from the United States.

That may seem counterintuitive, but it's really just a case of the Chinese dairy industry generating more demand than it will be able to supply, according to an analysis by UW-Madison agricultural economists. Read More

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Shanghai office seeks to increase engagement
May 21, 2013
In its first year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office (SIO) has hosted high-level delegations, coordinated conferences that have brought together Wisconsin and Chinese experts from academia as well as from the public and private sectors, and facilitated collaborative agreements.
URP launches 'Carts in the Park'
May 1, 2013
University Research Park (URP) launched "Carts in the Park" on Wednesday, bringing a variety of lunch options to Madison's west side.
2013 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
June 4-5, 2013
The 11th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference will be held June 4-5 at the Marriott West in Middleton. The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference is one of the Midwest's premiere networking and educational events. In keeping with this year’s "back to basics" theme, the conference will provide hands-on information, advice and best practices for companies as they launch, grow and succeed with their innovative ideas.