Nankai University and Sungkyunkwan University Sign Research Collaboration Agreement

On October 21, Nankai University and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) held a ceremony at Haibing Center on Balitai Campus to sign an agreement on research collaboration. Yang Qingshan, Secretary of the CPC Nankai University Committee, and Ji-Beom Yoo, President of SKKU, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective universities. Chen Jun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Executive Vice President of Nankai University, presided over the ceremony.

International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research and Application——Intelligent Technology and New Quality Productive Forces Session Held at Nankai University

From October 17 to 18, Nankai University hosted the International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research and Application——Intelligent Technology and New Quality Productive Forces SessiononJinnan Campus. More than 150 experts, scholars, faculty members and students from the US, the UK, Germany, Singapore and China attended the event.

Portuguese Government Delegation Visits Nankai University

On October 16, Chen Yulu, President of Nankai University, met with a delegation led by Fernando Alexandre, Portugal’s Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, at Haibing Center on Balitai Campus. Chen Jun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Executive Vice President of Nankai University, also attended the meeting.Chen Yulu extended a warm welcome to Alexandre and his delegation.

Nankai University–Princeton University "Chinese + Sociolinguistics" Research Project Launched

On October 19, the Nankai University–Princeton University Chinese + SociolinguisticsResearch Project, organized by Nankai Universitys Schoolof International Education, was launched at the university. More than 20 faculty members and students from Princeton University will embark on a cultural exchange and Chinese-language study program in Tianjin and Beijing.

Nankai University and Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

On October 12, a signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement between Nankai University and the Shenzhen Municipal Peoples Government was held in Shenzhen. Zhao Meirong, Executive Deputy Secretary of the CPC Nankai University Committee, and Chen Qing, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides.

Nankai University Hosts 2026 International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research, and Application—Technologies for Carbon Neutrality

From September 16 to 19, the “2026 International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research, and Application—Technologies for Carbon Neutrality” was held at the lecture hall of the Comprehensive East Building,Jinnan Campusof Nankai University.

Delegation from China–SCO Seminar on Green Industry Cooperation and Exchange Visits Nankai University

On September 13, around the first anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)Tianjin Summit, participants in the China–SCO Seminar on Green Industry Cooperation and Exchange, organized by the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission, visited Nankai University for exchanges. Niu Wenli, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Nankai University Committee, attended and chaired the discussion session.

Nankai University’s eScience Included in 2025 List of World-Class Scientific and Technological Journals

Casestudies in the evaluation ofjournals launched within the past decade are presented at the main forum of the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in 2026On September 12, the 2025 List of World-Class Scientific and Technological Journals was officially released at the opening ceremony of the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum. The list was compiled by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China in collaboration with other research institutions.

Asteroid Permanently Named after Nankai University Professor Su Yi

Nankai University Team Releases the Chinese Private Enterprises Outward Foreign Direct Investment Index (2025)

Recently, theChinese Private Enterprises OutwardForeign Direct Investment Index (2025), compiled by the research team led by Professor Xue Jun fromNankai University’s School of Economics, was officially released. This marks the ninth edition since its first releasein 2017. Building on the existing database, this report has been revised and upgraded.

Nankai University Team Develops World’s First Bionic Auditory Neural Interface

Opening a New Path for Auditory RestorationRecently, a team led by Professor Xu Wentao fromthe College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering at Nankai University developed the world’s first bionic auditory neural interface, opening a new technological pathway for auditory restoration through electronic substitution and restoration beyond conventional cochlear implants.

Nankai University Team Develops High-Quality Nickel Oxide, Laying a Solid Foundation for Tandem Photovoltaics

Driven by China’s “dual carbon” goals, all-perovskite tandem solar cells have attracted widespread attention because of their potential for both high efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, further improving device efficiency and long-term operational stability remains a major challenge to their industrialization.

Nankai University Team Achieves Machine Learning-Assisted Rapid and Scalable Synthesis of Metal-Oxo Clusters for Photoresists

Metal-oxo clusters, characterized by atomically precise structures and tunable compositions and properties, hold considerable promise for applications in catalysis, energy, and advanced lithography.

Uzbek Ambassador to China and Delegation Visit Nankai University

On July 3, Chen Yulu, President of Nankai University, met with H.E. Mr. Farhod Arziev, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to China, and his delegation at Haibing Center on Balitai Campus. Chen Jun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences andExecutive Vice President of Nankai University, attended the meeting.Chen Yulu welcomed Ambassador Arziev and his delegation and introduced Nankai University’s history, disciplinary strengths, and exchanges and cooperation with Uzbekistan.

Nankai University and Taiwan University of Arts Hold Summer Drama and Cultural Exchange Week

The 2026 Nankai University–Taiwan University of Arts Summer Drama and Cultural Exchange Week was held in Tianjin from June 30 to July 3. A highlight of the week was the multilingual closing performance, “Drama Night”, which kicked offat Cao Yu Theatre on the evening of July 3. Faculty members and students jointly staged six productions. The Tianjin–Taiwan Drama and Aesthetic Education Community for Universities, Secondary Schools and Primary Schools was also officially inaugurated.