Founded in 1895 as Peiyang University, Tianjin University is the oldest institute of higher education in China, and pioneered the development of modern Chinese education.
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Tianjin University Celebrates 2024 Summer Social Practice Achievements
On December 6th, Tianjin University conducted its 2024 Summer Social Practice Symposium and Excellence Recognition Event on the Peiyangyuan Campus. The event was designed to enhance student engagement through shared experiences and to capitalize on the educational opportunities presented by post-practice reflections. Distinguished attendees included Vice Secretary of the Party Committee Han Qin...
2024-12-16 -
Global
Tianjin University and World Synthetic Biology Experts Warn of Risks in Developing Mirror Life
An international team of world leading synthetic biologists, including Baiyang Chair Professor Zhang Weiwen from Tianjin University Center for Biosafety Research and Strategy, has published a cautionary paper in the journal Science on December 12, 2024. The group is urging the global scientific community to approach the development of "mirror life" with great caution and to adopt collective mea...
2024-12-17 -
Global
Tianjin International and Area Studies Academic Development Association Launched at Tianjin University
On December 13, 2024, the “Tianjin International and Area Studies Academic Development Association” was officially launched at Tianjin University. Leaders from the Tianjin Federation of Social Science, Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, and academic representatives from local universities attended the event, which was hosted by the School of Foreign Languages at Tianjin University.Zhen...
2024-12-16 -
Global
Prof. Yoshimichi Ohki Conferred TJU Honorary Professorship
On December 9, 2024, Professor Yoshimichi Ohki, a distinguished expert in the field of electrical insulation from Waseda University, Japan, visited Tianjin University and was officially awarded as an Honorary Professor.The conferment ceremony took place in the conference hall of the Weijin Road Campus. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Ming Dong, Dean of the School of Electrical and I...
2024-12-12 -
Research
Tianjin University's SmartMat Receives Phase II Excellence Action Plan Funding
In November 2024,SmartMat(Intelligent Materials), an academic journal hosted by Tianjin University, was awarded funding under Phase II of China’s Excellence Action Plan for Scientific Journals. The five-year project provides annual funding of RMB 500,000, totaling RMB 2.5 million.Launched by multiple national agencies, the plan promotes the development of top-tier scientific journals to supp...
2024-12-11 -
Research
Prof. Jiao kui's Team Advances Digitally-Assisted Fuel Cell Design
A research team led by Prof. Jiao Kui from the School of Mechanical Engineering has introduced a digitally-assisted structure design for large-size proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. This innovative approach promises to streamline development processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in fuel cell technology, which is critical for the hydrogen energy sector.The study, recen...
2024-12-09