To better prepare students for their incoming university life, UIC President, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences Prof Tang Tao gave a speech and had a lively discussion with the students.
Prof Tang Tao delivers a speech on university life
Prof Tang pointed out the differences between high school and university for the students and advised students to have balanced academic learning among subjects, cultivate the ability of interdisciplinary development, and improve soft skills, including teamwork, independent and critical thinking.
Prof Tang added that leisure life would also change significantly, for one would have to get along with students of different backgrounds. Therefore, it was vital for one to learn to understand, care about and cooperate with others, keeping being open-minded and tolerant. He also emphasised that one should balance one's time and be responsible for one's life at UIC.
Students listen to the speech
UIC's educational philosophy was introduced to the students by Prof Tang. He said that as the first modern college in China that upholds a liberal arts education, UIC would continue to provide high-quality education and cultivate all-rounded students to be whole-person. It would cling to the combination of internalisation and traditional cultural practices in China, nurturing students in the English-teaching environment.
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Looking into the future, Prof Tang said Zhuhai is a city full of potential, and its value in history and education is noticeable. He hoped that students would contribute to society and keep up with the times.
During the Q&A session, students spoke enthusiastically and actively exchanged views with Prof Tang on school development, campus life and academic programmes.
UIC Academic Registrar Prof Li Jianhui acts as a host
Students share views with Prof Tang Tao
From MPRO
Reporter: Cecilia Yu
Photographer: Li Bohan, Liu Yong
Editor: Deen He
