SACU Members' Event

Introduction In this talk, Robert Stallard will give an overview of the extraordinary life of an extraordinary man. Joseph Needham began as a leading pioneer in biochemistry and then went on to become the world authority on the history of Chinese science and civilization. His work truly revolutionised the appreciation of the Chinese contribution to science, engineering, medicine and mathematics. In spite of all his other commitments, he found considerable time to devote to bringing about the foundation of SACU sixty years ago. Free online talk - reserve your place on Eventbrite here A Zoom link will be sent shortly […]

In the early nineteen-forties China was in desperate need, struggling to defend itself against the Japanese invaders. In Europe and North Africa, the allied war effort was on the back foot and there was little the UK could do to give practical support to its key ally, China. An important gesture was to send a motley bunch of a few hundred school leavers who had signed up as members of the Friends Ambulance Unit China Convoy to do medical relief work in China. These were pacifists who had been exempted from military service as conscientious objectors, the FAU being the […]

We are excited to invite our members, old and new, to an informal social event in London to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of SACU on Saturday, 31 May 2025! This is a special in-person event for all members.   We will start with a delicious lunch at Shanghai Family Restaurant (shanghaifamily.co.uk) at 12:00pm. After lunch, for those who are free and interested, we will visit the British Museum for a tour of the Chinese collections led by Dr Frances Wood, SACU Vice President.   Event Details: 📍 Lunch: Shanghai Family Restaurant, 12:00pm (Attendees will bear their own costs for lunch, […]

SACU members are warmly invited to SACU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place online on Saturday, 21 June 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (BST). AGM papers and Zoom link have been circulated to all members. Call for Council Nominations As part of the AGM, nominations for SACU Council members are invited. This year, we particularly need to appoint two officers for the key roles of: Chair Treasurer We are also seeking members who can contribute their expertise in the following areas: Zoom Management Social Media Promotions If you are interested in standing for election, or would […]

SACU is co-host with CMG and CGTN and all SACU members are cordially invited to attend. Event: "Echoes of War, Visions of Peace", to mark the end of World War II Day/Time: Tuesday 26 August, 6.00-9.00pm Venue: Bluecoat Gallery, 8 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX Programme: Panel of world experts to discuss the crucial but often forgotten role of China in World War II. Witness to War – The Story of George Hogg, documentary film screening The film will incorporate footage recorded during our April SACU "Footsteps of George Hogg" Tour Dr Frances Wood, SACU Vice President, will be on […]