XJTLU in the Media in April

During the past month, XJTLU was mentioned in media reports from outlets including Guangming Daily, China Daily, chinanews.com.cn, Xinhua Daily, Yangtze Evening Post, Modern Express, Jiangnan Times, Guizhou Daily, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, jschina.com.cn, CUTV, Suzhou Daily, Gusu Evening News, Modern Suzhou and 2500sz.com.

Researchers from XJTLU have also been included in stories and sought for comment in media outlets including Kompas.com, The Jakarta Post, Yahoo!Finance, The Arizona Republic, Pinoy Tech Saga, Zonautara, Vietnam Insider, Business News This Week, Haps Magazine Korea, Viet Reader News, and AsiaOne.

Topics included campus life, external communication, and scientific research.

1.Campus Life

GUANGMING DAILY
Headline: How do we cope with the impact of ChatGPT on education? High school principals gathered in Suzhou and discussed talent cultivation
Published on: 16 April 2023

GUIZHOU DAILY
Headline: How to deal with the impact of ChatGPT on education? High school principals gathered in Suzhou and discussed world-class talent cultivation
Published on: 16 April 2023

Summary: XJTLU held the High School Principals Forum, which focused on the ¡°Cultivation of World-class Talents in the New Era¡±. The event brought together nearly 200 principals and guests from various organisations, including the Ministry of Education, provincial education examination authorities, colleges and universities in Suzhou, and key high schools in Guizhou, Guangxi, Hainan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and other provinces. The purpose of the event was to explore how secondary schools and higher education institutions can work together to address the significant impact and challenges of ChatGPT.

This news was also reported by China Daily, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Modern Express, Yangtze Evening Post, Jiangnan Times, CUTV, Gusu Evening News, Modern Suzhou, and 2500sz.com.

XINHUA DAILY
Headline: Over 100 scholars and entrepreneurs gathered in Suzhou to unveil Chinese management wisdom in the era of digitalisation and intelligence
Published on: 20 April 2023

Summary: XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) held the Fifth Annual Conference of Management in China from 15 to 16 April. The theme of the conference was ¡°Chinese Management Wisdom in the Age of Digitalisation and Intelligence¡±. The conference brought together over 150 renowned scholars from top universities such as Peking University, Xi¡¯an Jiaotong University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, and China Europe International Business School, along with entrepreneur representatives from across the country.

This news was also reported by Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, jschina.com.cn, Suzhou Daily and more.

YANGTZE EVENING POST
Headline: XJTLU Learning Mall Education Partner Collaboration Conference: To foster a smart and innovative education ecosystem
Published on: 2 April 2023

Summary: Learning Mall recently held the Education Partner Collaboration Conference and E-LOOP Opening Ceremony at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). E-LOOP is the 850-metre-long radial design located at the College. It provides a physical space for education partners to collaborate and share ideas, resources, and knowledge.

This news was also reported by Xinhua Daily and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation.

MODERN EXPRESS
Headline: Over 1,000 students to receive postgraduate degrees?at 2023 XJTLU Graduation Ceremony
Published on: 26 April 2023

Summary: More than 1,000 graduates will begin a new chapter in their lives as they received their postgraduate degrees?at the 2023 XJTLU Graduation Ceremony.

This news was also reported by Jiangsu?Broadcasting?Corporation and Suzhou Daily.

GUSU EVENING NEWS
Headline: Masters¡¯ works showcasing?silk art?exhibited at XJTLU
Published on: 23 April 2023

Summary: XJTLU Museum recently featured ¡°The Beauty of Silk ¨C An exhibition of Chen Wang¡¯s 40-year silk art¡±.

Summary: Recently, the Suzhou Software Industry Association held the Founding Ceremony of the Metaverse Committee and the Metaverse Ecology Conference. XJTLU was named the first rotating president of the newly established Committee.

This news was also reported by China Daily, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Yangtze Evening Post, Jiangnan Times, Modern Express, jschina.com.cn, Suzhou Daily, CUTV and more.

2.External Communication

CHINANEWS.COM.CN
Headline: The Conference on Metaverse Ecology was held in Suzhou to empower the development of digital economy
Published on: 15 April 2023

Summary: On 8 April, XJTLU held the Founding Ceremony of XJTLU Western Returned Scholars Association with the goal of supporting Suzhou¡¯s efforts to become the top destination for returned talents.

This news was also reported by CUTV and subbaonet.com.

3.Scientific Research

JIANGSU BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Headline: XJTLU research team: How to design and renovate future-oriented learning spaces in colleges and universities
Published on: 26 April 2023

Summary: Dr Bing Chen from XJTLU¡¯s Department of Urban Planning and Design and his team recently published a paper in Architectural Journal. The research explores the design and development of future learning spaces at universities.

4.XJTLU in Multi-language Media

KOMPAS.COM
Headline: Keuntungan Kuliah di 3 Program Studi Unggulan XJTLU, Bisa Dapat 2 Gelar (The advantages of pursuing the three outstanding programmes at XJTLU ¨C You can obtain two degrees)
Published on: 10 April 2023

Summary: Recently, Kompas.com featured XJTLU and introduced undergraduate students will receive two internationally recognised degrees ¨C one from XJTLU, and one from the University of Liverpool.

XJTLU has a wide range of programmes and they are all taught in English. The most popular programmes among Indonesian students are BSc Information and Computing Science, BA International Business with a Language, and BSc Biological Sciences.

THE JAKARTA POST
Headline: Discover the future of education at XJTLU¡¯s Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Published on: 17 April 2023

Summary: Recently, The Jakarta Post featured XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) and said the College is dedicated to preparing future leaders who can lead industry and business in the technological era. It prioritises entrepreneurship, employs innovative teaching methods, fosters strong industry partnerships, provides a supportive environment, and emphasises a global perspective.

YAHOO!FINANCE
Headline: New opportunities open up between China and ASEAN in AI exchange
Published on: 19 April 2023

Summary: Dr Hong Seng Gan at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) recently wrote an article on AI exchange between China and ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations).

He said China-ASEAN partnerships have been placing greater emphasis on the adoption of AI to keep up with the era of digitalisation. The joint cultivation of AI talents is key for long-term regional collaborations, and talent development?and upskill programmes will be crucial for the future success of the AI-driven economy.

This news was also reported by The Arizona Republic, Pinoy Tech Saga, Zonautara, Vietnam Insider, Business News This Week, Haps Magazine Korea, Viet Reader News, AsiaOne and more.

By Xinmin Han
Edited by Patricia Pieterse