On the morning of April 9, Zhao Shuangliang, Standing Committee Member of the University Party Committee and Vice President, led a delegation comprising heads of relevant functional departments including the Development Planning Office, Research Institute, Graduate School, Academic Affairs Office, and Teaching Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Center to conduct a thematic research visit to the School. The delegation thoroughly examined the progress of National Social Science Fund applications, the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and disciplinary development initiatives at the school. Academic Dean Li Guanghui, Vice Dean Tan Chunzhi, and other school administrators participated in the symposium chaired by Li Guanghui.

At the meeting, Dean Li Guanghui reported on behalf of the school regarding the progress of National Social Science Fund applications, the formulation of the school's 15th Five-Year Plan, and future work strategies. Members of the research team provided guidance on National Social Science Fund applications, discipline development, talent cultivation, and teaching management based on their respective areas of expertise, and expressed their commitment to providing full support and services.

Address by Vice President Zhao Shuangliang

Vice President Zhao Shuangliang praised the school for its initial accomplishments. He emphasized that higher education has now entered a new phase of systematically serving national and regional industrial development, urging the school to accurately assess the current landscape and clarify its strategic positioning. He outlined five key requirements for future initiatives: First, seize the opportunities presented by the 15th Five-Year Plan to advance the development of regional and national studies as a flagship discipline, highlighting characteristics of ASEAN and frontier regions. Second, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and technology transfer by establishing cross-disciplinary research teams focused on regional and national economics, conducting applied research aligned with industry needs. Third, intensify efforts to recruit high-caliber professionals and young faculty members to expand the teaching staff. Fourth, capitalize on AI development opportunities by leveraging the university's big data center to enhance research capabilities in ASEAN and frontier studies through artificial intelligence technologies. Fifth, deepen partnerships with ASEAN universities and research institutions to accumulate first-hand resources and elevate international education standards.

Remarks by Dean Li Guanghui

Dean Li Guanghui expressed gratitude on behalf of the school to Vice President Zhao Shuangliang and the delegation. He emphasized that the school will further refine its work strategies and implement detailed measures, focusing on ASEAN and frontier characteristics to address developmental gaps. The school aims to achieve new breakthroughs in discipline construction, scientific research innovation, talent cultivation, and social services, thereby contributing greater strength to the high-quality development of the university.

Meeting Discussion

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