The programme aims to send 200 students a year to take a year-long master's degree at Tsinghua - in subjects including public policy, international relations, economics and business, and engineering - from 2016.

BBC: Stephen Schwarzman unveils $300m China scholarship fund

International scientific experts, policy makers, business people, media and the general public will have an opportunity to share opinions and debate on new breakthroughs occurring in the continuously evolving world of science.

UNESCO: Celebrating Science