The China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS) of the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IHEP, CAS) hosted a high-profile academic symposium, welcoming a distinguished delegation of leading European research institutions. The delegation comprised the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Uppsala University, Lund University, Linköping University, Chalmers University of Technology, the Paul Scherrer Institute, Aix-Marseille University, and the European XFEL.

A key highlight of the event was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CSNS and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, marking a significant step forward in scientific collaboration between China and Sweden in the field of neutron science.

The symposium was designed to foster in-depth exchanges and explore new cooperative opportunities centered around major scientific infrastructure. The agenda featured a series of presentations outlining current capabilities and future visions from both sides.

The event commenced with a welcome remark by Professor WANG Sheng, who expressed his sincere greetings to the European delegates. This was followed by his detailed report on CSNS and Its Upgrade Project CSNS-II, showcasing the facility's operational successes and its ambitious plans for expansion.

KTH Deputy President for Research Professor Annika Borgenstam then presented her talk entitled KTH Royal Institute of Technology: From Broad Scientific Excellence to Advances in Material Science, highlighting the institute's world-leading research and expertise in engineering and materials science.

The ceremonial signing of the MoU between CSNS and KTH served as the centerpiece of the symposium, solidifying a framework for future collaboration.

The scientific program continued with Prof. LIANG Tianjiao from CSNS, who delivered a comprehensive talk on CSNS Neutron Instruments and Applications, demonstrating the wide-ranging research capabilities of the neutron scattering instruments.

Professor Martin Månsson from KTH presented an overview of Neutron Scattering in Sweden & at KTH, detailing the landscape of neutron research in Sweden and in KTH.

The symposium concluded with an engaging discussion session, where participants actively explored potential joint research initiatives, scientific exchanges, and collaborative models.

The successful symposium and the signing of the MoU underscore CSNS's commitment to global scientific cooperation and open exchange. This partnership paves the way for joint research projects, technological development, and scholar exchanges between CSNS, KTH, and the wider European scientific community, promising to advance the frontiers of neutron science.

Fig 1. The representatives of both sides sign the MoU.

Fig 2. Group Photo