Published by: Yu Manfei, Yang Can | Edited by: Media Convergence Center

WUST News (Reporter: Yu Manfei)— On the morning of December 26, the 3rd Xiangtao Forum for Young Scholars from home and abroad was held at the Biyuan Auditorium on the Qingshan Campus of Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST). The event was attended by Wang Chuang, Deputy Director of the Talent Office of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee Organization Department; Ni Hongwei, Secretary of the WUST Party Committee; LV Yong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of WUST; and Ma Teng, Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of WUST. Hundreds of young scholars from home and abroad participated via both online and offline channels. The forum was presided over by Ma Teng.

Ni Hongwei delivered a welcome address on behalf of the university, introducing WUST from four perspectives: “a vibrant and fertile ground,” “a home with profound heritage,” “distinctive disciplinary strengths,” and “rapidly evolving development.” He emphasized that WUST is currently at a critical stage of rapid development and overcoming challenges, with a greater need for talent than ever before. The university is committed to serving as a “logistics coordinator” for talent and a “partner” in career development, implementing special support mechanisms such as the Xiangtao Scholars Program and a “green channel” for professional title reviews to fully support the growth of young talents. He sincerely invited outstanding young scholars from around the world to join WUST, integrate their personal aspirations into the national development tide, and jointly write a new chapter for the century-old institution.

LV Yong delivered a keynote report titled “A New Chapter of Gathering Talents, A Defining Moment for Pursuing Excellence”. He emphasized that young scientific and technological talents are key to winning the future and reshaping the landscape. In his speech, President LV Yong expressed confidence that WUST can serve as an ideal platform for young talents to realize their ambitions. From historical, practical, and contemporary perspectives, he introduced the university’s 127-year heritage and its strong momentum in striving for “Double First-Class” initiative. He pledged that WUST would provide top-notch disciplinary platforms, growth systems, academic ecosystems, and service guarantees, including “personalized support at the starting point”, “multi-dimensional development support”, and “full-process escort service support” to uphold the dreams of every young scholar with the utmost sincerity.

Representatives from talent recruitment units, including the School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Management, School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, School of Metallurgy and Energy, and School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, introduced their respective disciplinary developments. Professor Gao Biao, Vice Dean of the School of Metallurgy and Energy and National-level Young Talent Program Awardee, shared his growth journey at WUST. Professor Liu Zhiqiang, a Hubei Provincial Young Top-notch Talent from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, shared his experiences and insights since joining the university. Functional departments and directly affiliated units of WUST also presented the university’s scientific research policies, instrument and equipment platforms, and personnel policies.

Under the theme “A New Chapter of Gathering Talents, A Defining Moment for Pursuing Excellence”, the forum aimed to pool talents to advance the “Double First-Class” initiative. It attracted over 800 young scholars from more than 20 countries and regions. The forum was dedicated to building an academic exchange platform for global young talents, providing a stage for showcasing academic achievements, and serving as a grand event promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Following the main forum, participating young scholars attended sub-forums organized by various schools and departments. The event was also attended by heads of relevant functional departments, schools, and some young faculty members of WUST.