Chu Opera, the local traditional drama in Hubei Province, belongs to China’s national intangible cultural heritage.Chu Opera has a history of more than 150 years. It was known as Oh-ha Opera, Huangxiao Flower-Drum Opera, or Xilu Flower-Drum Opera before 1926 and then renamed Chu Opera. Combining elements from the popular Hunan Oh-ha Opera with folk songs, Daoqing Opera, Zhuma Opera, folk rap ...

​As night fell, the curtains rose, and illuminated by the spotlights, the stories got underway. The history of the school’s relocation, the confusion of youth, the touching encounters with different generations in the stream of time, and the sacrifice for the country-stories sparkling with youthful heroism were presented on stage.On the evening of March 18, the 34th Golden Autumn Art Festival...

It's spring.  With the pandemic raging in autumn, the annual costume competition had gotten delayed, but,  fortunately, the students of Wuhan University never give up. The rehearsals and preparation for the event are all about presenting a splendid picture to the world, praising Wuhan University's youth and their splendor.With a nimble and graceful figure, and an exquisitely costumes distinctive design,...

On March 2, Scott MacEachern, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of Duke Kunshan University (DKU), visited Wuhan University (WHU) and met with Tang Qizhu, WHU Vice President. Wu Dan, Dean of the Undergraduate College, Li Xiaoshu and Liu Xiaoli, the director and the deputy director of the Office of International Affairs at WHU, Cao Yecheng, assistant professor of Art and Archaeology at DKU...

On March 24, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at Wuhan University’s (WHU) organized the university’s first Sino-French Strategic Cooperation Symposium. Experts and scholars from the university with experience of advanced education in France or active engagement in international cooperation with France, as well as relevant officials from the Undergraduate College, the Graduate Colleg...

Polarizers and waveplates are typical optics used to manipulate the state of light polarization while the opposite action (using polarized light to manipulate matter) seems elusive. This is largely because under the illumination of polarized light, matter experiences very weak preferential excitation or forces along the polarization which mostly results in no obvious effect unless some enhanci...

On the afternoon of March 10, the first meeting of the Wuhan University Student English Correspondent Group (SECG) in 2023 was held at the conference hall of the International Exchange and Service Center. Gui Ling, Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, Xi Bingqing, the group’s institutional advisor, and Sylvia Schroeder, an intercultural consultant, attended the meeting.Group...

Dumplings, a traditional Chinese food, are reminiscent of the warmth of home. On March 3, the first Dumpling Making Competition was held at Wuhan University (WHU), giving students a sense of happiness and accomplishment. ​Participants make dumplings togetherAs a special ‘competition’, different from academic contests, preparations for this competition were complex. Lv, a member of the Cultur...

​The 2021 and 2022 HO LEUNG HO LEE Foundation (HLHL) Award Ceremony was held at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on February 17. Vice Premier of the State Council Liu He, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Ji Bingxuan, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairman of the China...

On the morning of February 22, Wuhan University President Zhang Pingwen met with a delegation led by Jean-Yves Roux, the newly-appointed consul general of the Republic of France in Wuhan. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on the prospects of deepening the cooperation between Wuhan University and France. Vice President Tang Qizhu and relevant officers from the School of Medicine and the Office...