I feel privileged to have the opportunity to be part of a team, and a University, committed to supporting people who are less fortunate than us. Our students and staff here at University of Nottingham Ningbo China have an outstanding record of giving to the community, particularly through volunteering and so The Life Cycle is my small contribution in recognising their fantastic efforts.

By the way, I’ve never really cycled before so bought a bike a couple of weeks ago in Shanghai (see photo) and now I'm out and about cycling in the country just south east of Ningbo, enjoying some really nice countryside.

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