“Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Future Materials – 2025
🌏 About the Program The “Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Advanced Materials (ISS-AM) is a prestigious two-week academic and cultural program hosted by the School of Materials Science and Engineering (SMSE) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Named in tribute to Professor Zhihong Zhou, the founder of SMSE, the summer school also carries a symbolic […]
4,000-Year-Old Geometry Mistake Discovered on Babylonian Tablet
A small clay tablet from the ancient city of Kish in present-day Iraq reveals a student’s miscalculation of a triangle’s area, dating back 4,000 years. What Is It Called? The Babylonian Geometry Homework. What Is It? A cuneiform mathematical tablet containing an incorrect answer. Where Was It Found? Tell Ingharra, Kish (Sumer), in modern-day Iraq. […]
China’s 14th National People’s Congress Third Session and Economic Goals
The Third Session of China’s 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) convened on Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders attended the opening meeting, where Premier Li Qiang presented a government work report. This report comprehensively evaluates China’s achievements in 2024, outlines the government’s […]
If this is the end of Pax Americana, what comes next?
Zhou Bo / Senior fellow of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University US Vice-President J.D. Vance’s speech at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference was an unexpected stab in the back for America’s appalled allies. Without any talk on how to end the war in Ukraine, he accused European capitals of […]
2025 Silk Road Program of Chinese Government Scholarship at UIBE
Introduction The Silk Road Scholarship Program of the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative and is designed to cultivate talented individuals with broad international perspectives, high-quality education, and cross-cultural backgrounds. This program is officially managed by the China Scholarship Council. The […]
Global Recruitment for Leading Scientists & Engineers
Fudan University – Original FDU Media Center📅 March 12, 2025 | 07:00 | Shanghai National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (Overseas) Eligibility Requirements To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must fulfill the following criteria: 📌 Important Notes: Comprehensive Support for High-Level Academic Growth 🔬 Generous Research Funding 👥 Flexible Team Formation 📈 Personalized Career […]
Call for Papers | 4th “Ottoman-Turkish History Studies” Young Scholars Forum — “Ottoman-Turkish in Global History Perspective”
Dear Mr./Ms. ______, As an empire spanning three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the Ottoman Empire’s multi-ethnic and multi-cultural characteristics, as well as its position in global history, have increasingly attracted attention and discussion among scholars. Since its establishment in 1923, the Republic of Turkey has played an increasingly significant role on the complex international stage, thanks […]
2025 Fudan University Graduate Admission Information Session
Fudan University is pleased to invite prospective international graduate students to the 2025 Graduate Admission Information Session. This online event serves as an essential opportunity for students to gain firsthand insights into Fudan University’s diverse graduate programs, admission policies, and academic environment. Event Details: 📅 Date: April 8, 2025⏰ Time: 16:00 – 19:30 (GMT+8)🌍 Language: […]
2025 Doctoral Program – SISU
Program Overview Program List Academic Degree Programs: Professional Degree Program: English-Taught Doctoral Programs: *For more details, please refer to the “Shanghai International Studies University Doctoral Program Admission Catalog” at link. Programs marked with * are based at the Hongkou Campus, while all other programs are offered at the Songjiang Campus. Application and Study Duration Application […]
Meet China’s “Six Little Dragons”
By Liu Yuanju | Sixth Tone | March 6, 2025 | Shanghai China’s tech landscape is experiencing a shift, with a new set of emerging champions challenging industry giants like Alibaba and Tencent. Dubbed the “Six Little Dragons,” these Hangzhou-based companies have revitalized China’s tech sector and prompted governments across the country to foster their […]