2023年9月9日，北师港浸大（UIC）举行2023级本科新生开学典礼，中国科学院院士、欧洲科学院院士、UIC校长汤涛教授寄语新生。中英文致辞视频和全文如下：
亲爱的同学们：
大家好！欢迎加入UIC大家庭！
在座大部分同学都18岁了，18岁是走向成熟的标志，在这迈向人生新旅程的重要时刻，让我们一起把掌声送给自己！
有缘的是，UIC今年也迎来18岁的“成人礼”。和你们一样，UIC每年都在成长：报考人数越来越多，生源质量不断提高，而随着二期校园逐步启用，UIC将有更充足的办学空间，为你们提供更优质的教育。
同学们，大学生活即将开启。在这四年的博雅之旅中，你们将面临一个挑战：如何充分利用这段黄金时间，实现自我发展？
首先要找准方向，设定目标。UIC的学生和老师来自五湖四海，我建议你们多多交流，在互动中共同探寻未来的方向。同时，通过团队合作，挑战自我，提升领导能力、组织能力和沟通能力，为实现远大目标奠定基础。
UIC的校园生活丰富多彩，请怀抱包容开放的心态，勇敢去尝试、去体验，发现自己真正的兴趣。你们可以选择学术、文艺、体育、公益等不同领域的兴趣社团和学生组织，可以在苑舍里结识来自不同专业和年级的同学。但要注意时间分配，平衡好社团、社交和学业之间的关系。
在徜徉知识之林时，别忘记健康的身体是基础。UIC配备了完善的室内外体育设施，希望你们抽出时间，有规律地锻炼，保持健康的身心状态，从而高质量完成学业，享受精彩的生活。
在UIC这个多元文化社区，希望你们熟练运用中文、英文甚至多种语言，掌握跨文化交流的能力。我也期待你们能培养批判性思维，保持对世界的好奇，学会解决问题，用创造力立足人工智能时代。
同学们，你们在这里的每一天都将充满新的发现、新的挑战和新的喜悦。你们是社会未来的栋梁，要有勇气、有担当，以实际行动回馈社会，在新时代书写属于你们的篇章。
祝愿你们在发现自己、追逐梦想的路上，乘风破浪、扬帆远航，Grow with UIC！
谢谢大家！
Hello and welcome, class of 2023!
This year UIC is 18 years old. The Chinese believe that 18 is the age of maturity. Each year, it gets harder and harder to get into UIC. The admission standards to our university have been raised significantly for all provinces. For example, in Guangdong province, where records can be traced, for every 12 applicants to UIC, only one is accepted. UIC is not only getting bigger with a second new campus, it is getting better, known for giving its students a high-quality education. So, congratulations to you for being admitted into this fine liberal arts university.
Four years lie ahead of you. The personal challenge is how to make the best use of this golden period. A primary reason for your coming to university is to get to know yourself, find out what your real interests are and what you are really good at. It is a fascinating process of self-discovery.
How do you navigate this process? You navigate it by reaching out to your peers and your professors, both local and foreign. You navigate it by learning to work with your peers in teams, testing your leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Studying in university is an important experience in life. Taste and take everything UIC has to offer. I understand that there are some 80 clubs and student bodies that you can join, from sporting clubs to musical groups and even clubs where you learn to start and run a business. Even in the dormitory, you have the chance to meet students from different disciplines and different years. You can reach out and make friends and learn to do things together. However, you need to balance your time for your clubs, your social activities and your academic study.
UIC is well-equipped in recreational facilities, with a complete sports center and a modern outdoor sports field. During your four year UIC study, I hope you can spare some time for physical exercises on a regular basis, as a good health is important for your quality study and life.
The idea behind a liberal arts university is a well-rounded education where you cultivate a critical and creative mind in a healthy body. So is the ability to use language for effective communication. As you know, our teaching language is English, but we stress our students’ bilingual ability and bicultural character, as communicative competence is a must in the modern society.
A university education is a privilege. And those who enjoy this privilege are expected to give back to society through community service, another feature of UIC’s liberal arts education.
So, at the end of four years, you should gain more than just your degree or diploma. You should be in possession of practical skills, with ability to solve problems, ability to get along with people, and a curiosity about the world around you. In the age of Artificial Intelligence, creativity is your calling card. It will determine your ultimate achievement. You must be smarter than the machines that may replace you.
I wish you success in discovering yourself and chasing your dream.
Once again, welcome to UIC. Thank you all.
