In September 2016, I was surprised to be invited to the International Symposium host by Wuhan University China Institute Boundary and Ocean Studies.Wuhan University China Institute Boundary and Ocean Studies, with the history of ten years, focuses on the study on the boundary issues including resolution of land boundary dispute and cross-border cooperation, maritime delimitation, maritime dis...

“What’s your impression of Wuhan University?” Dou Xiankang, the new president of Wuhan University (WHU) gave a convincing answer to this question after his inaugural ceremony. “The campus is beautiful; the students are enthusiastic; and the alumni are ‘gelivable’ (a word coined by Chinese netizens, meaning ‘awesome’)”. With the beauty of the natural surroundings of WHU widely acknowled...

When you are in full blossom, people are lingering by your side, day or night, cloudy or drizzling. You are always here, in your strong stature, through dark, wind and rain.On day, you cannot take it anymore, falling to the ground and going by with the cold rain.Who will throw a single glance at you?Sighing under the steps of the passers-by, you dream of flying in the ne...

Four students from the School of Urban Design of Wuhan University received the 2017 IF DESIGN TALENT AWARD for their innovative design named Buy Bye Bicycle Station under the theme “Bike-Centered City 2030-Shifting the Traffic Ecosystem”. The winning entry will be featured in the IF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE, the IF design app, and will also be displayed at the IF design exhibition in Hamburg.A cr...

On March 22nd, the iConference 2017 co-organized by the school of information of WHU and Sungkyunkwan University was held in Wuhan, China, which represented its debut in Asia, attracting over 500 experts and scholars in information management domain.The theme of the conference boosted “Influence, Extension and Promotion: global cooperation across information community”. The conference repor...

In this rainy spring, cherry blossoms come as expected for their annual appointment with WHU. The charming scenery not only brings joy, but also arouses concerns about campus security. As an open university, WHU has been struggling to achieve a balance between openness and peace, especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival.WelcomeOpenness has been one of the principles to measure the comp...

At the turn of 1980s, thousands of aspiring students passed the newly implemented college entrance exam and came to Wuhan University (WHU). They were regarded as elites when graduating for only few people had college diplomas back then. Looking back on their hard work and achievements, we can tell that the mindset of being an elite played a big part in their success.The “WHU group” members,...

In March, the most attractive and fascinating season in Wuhan University (WHU), everything is bathed in spring breeze and warm sunshine. The blooming cherry blossom welcomed the visits of Mr. Graeme Meehan, Consul General of Australian Consulate General in Shanghai, and Ms. Katherine Vickers, Minister Counsellor of Embassy of Australia..Vice President of WHU, Professor Li Fei, staffs of funct...

According to a recent report published by CUAA (China University Alumni Association), Wuhan University has been endowed with a total of 1.641 billion yuan from its alumni in single and collective donations for the fiscal year 2017—the highest record in its history. Wuhan University occupies third place on the list where Tsinghua University (2.529 billion) ranks first, Peking University (2.144 ...

Wuhan did not see snowfall this year but the freezing drafty winter finally gave way for an early glimpse of cherry blossoms. The pink and white petal shower or the “cherry fall” rolled out a floral carpet for the visitors in the cherry square. With every gust of blowing wind, the petals fell to the ground and all the crossroads lead to these luxuriant cherry trees. The air is filled with ine...