19 SCBC Students Complete 11-Day Summer Camp Exchange Program at Japan’s Aichi Toho University
On September 1, 19 students from our university successfully completed an 11-day summer camp exchange program at Aichi Toho University in Japan. During their stay in Japan, the students gained an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of Japanese higher education and industrial culture through various forms, including classroom learning activities, enterprise visits, and cultural experiences, effectively promoting friendly exchange between Chinese and Japanese youth.
Image 1 SCBC students at the open day event organized by Aichi Toho University
During this summer camp, our school students participated in the campus open day event organized by Aichi Toho University, where they observed the demo classes held by the Department of Economics, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health Sciences. They also joined a welcome party, engaging in lively discussions with Japanese students on campus life and hobbies, and enjoyed an exciting performance of Japanese Wadaiko.
Image 2 President Hiroyuki Ukai of Aichi Toho University speaking at the welcome party
Additional activities included a visit to the Takatana Plant of DENSO to observe the intelligent manufacturing processes of automotive instrument panels, as well as trips to the Japanese Sword Museum, Osu Shopping District, and Ghibli Park. Three student representatives were invited to a local Nagoya radio program, where they shared their experiences fluently in Japanese, leaving precious audio memories. The group also toured the Nagoya City Science Museum, experiencing the wonders of technology at the world’s largest planetarium theater, Brother Earth. As the program drew to a close, they also visited the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, deepening their understanding of Japanese manufacturing.
Image 3 SCBC students at Takatana Plant of DENSO
This exchange broadened students’ international perspectives and strengthened institutional ties, laying a solid foundation for our future cooperation.
New Semester, New Start! University Leaders Conduct Routine Inspection of Newly Constructed Buildings
As the new semester begins, our university’s newly constructed teaching buildings, dormitories, and gymnasium have been completed and are ready for use. On the morning of September 4, university leaders conducted a comprehensive inspection of the new buildings and facilities. Heads of relevant colleges (departments) and functional departments also joined the inspection to address practical issues and ensure full preparedness for the new semester.
The inspection covered multi-functional classrooms, piano practice rooms, new teaching buildings (English Building A and B, Liberal Education Building, and Science and Innovation Building), the new gymnasium, and Dormitory Building 11 and 12. These buildings are key infrastructure projects prioritized by the university and will be officially put into use this semester.
Image 4 The University leaders inspecting one of the multi-functional classroom
During the inspection, the leaders examined classroom layouts, installation of teaching equipment, and the operations of smart system, discussing classroom arrangements with department heads. At the new gymnasium, they inspected the construction progress of sports venues and supporting facilities. In the new dormitory buildings, they focused on inspecting room facilities, public area configurations, and fire safety systems. On-site meetings were also held to resolve identified issues promptly.
The newly constructed buildings put into use this semester include four teaching buildings, two dormitories, and one gymnasium. Their operation will alleviate pressure on teaching resources and provide strong support for our university’s development.
SCBC Joins Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau University Alliance for Area Studies
On September 5, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau University Alliance for Area Studies (GHMUAAS) was officially established at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Our university, as a co-organizer, was selected as a member institution. The Alliance, jointly initiated by 21 universities from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, aims to integrate regional academic resources, strengthen collaboration in regional and national studies, and serve majornational strategic needs as well as the high-level opening-up of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Several of our experts and scholars were appointed to key positions in the Alliance, marking a critical step in the development of area studies and collaborative innovation at our university.
Image 5 A group photo of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area for Area Studies (GHMUAAS)
Wang Mingyu (Vice President), Liu Lanfeng (Executive Director of the Polar Research Center), Chi Shengnv (Dean of School of Asian Languages and Cultures), and Yu Fengying (Dean of School of European Languages and Cultures) attended the Alliance’s inauguration ceremony. Among them, Wang Mingyu was appointed Vice Chairman of the Alliance and participated in internal meetings and the assembly, while Liu Lanfeng, Chi Shengnv, and Yu Fengying were appointed as Standing Director of the Alliance.
Membership in the Alliance will enhance our university’s capabilities in regional and country studies, promote the development of collaborative mechanisms, and advance high-quality disciplinary construction in the field of regional and country studies.