A forum on the frontiers of geophysics is held on Jan 6 at Wuhan University.

Wuhan University (WHU) hosted a forum on the frontiers of geophysics on Jan 6, bringing together experts and scholars from more than 20 universities and research institutions, including Peking University, the University of Hong Kong, and Macao University of Science and Technology.

Zhu Deyou, vice-president of WHU, emphasized the university's commitment to foundational disciplines, optimizing academic structures, and building a world-class geophysics program, and highlighted its focus on creating a hub for geoscience, a talent pool, and a platform for innovation.

The university plans to continue focusing on cutting-edge fields, deepen interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrate geophysics with emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, and aerospace.

Li Jiancheng, president of Central South University, stressed the importance of utilizing WHU's observational data systems to address core scientific questions, maintain unique disciplinary strengths, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and quality-focused talent training.

The Meridian Space Weather Monitoring Project and Zhangheng-1 Electromagnetic Satellite Project shared their latest research progress and application results, while experts discussed frontier topics in geophysics.

Representatives from Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China, Beihang University, and Wuhan University presented their institutions' unique experiences, development plans, and resource advantages in geophysics, fostering cross-university collaboration and resource sharing.

Participants also discussed challenges such as insufficient interdisciplinary integration and difficulties in overcoming core technological barriers, reaching a consensus on strengthening collaborative innovation, focusing on strategic needs, and overcoming key bottlenecks.