Carlos, a Spanish language and literature teacher at SYSU’s School of International Studies, recently immersed himself in an experience of Chinese woodblock printing on campus, describing the activity as a window into understanding China’s cultural heritage.During the printing workshop, Carlos closely observed wooden blocks carved with classical Chinese characters alongside traditional tools:...
The first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Communication Competition for College Students concluded on May 17 at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, with nine student teams from SYSU earning remarkable awards. Their works, exploring diverse themes like China's modernization, artificial intelligence, environmental issues, and daily life, highlight innovative storytelling...
Sun Yat-sen University Museum celebrated its first International Museum Day in May 18, with dynamic programs that bridged academic heritage and public engagement. Aligning with the global theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” the newly inaugurated institution showcased its dual role as a guardian of history and a catalyst for innovation, attracting over 2,000 particip...
On May 20, a love story spanning cultures and continents unfolds at the Sino-French Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Technology at Sun Yat-sen University (IFCEN, SYSU), where Alexander Gewirtz and Océane Gewirtz—affectionately named "Dashan" and "Haiyang" by their students—have been shaping minds and bridging Sino-French ties for nearly 15 years.Alexander Gewirtz and Océane GewirtzA Leap ...
Growing up in Canada with tales of his parents’ distant homeland, Li Shimin had always wondered about his roots: “Where did I really come from?” Sharing a name with the Tang Dynasty’s emperor Taizong often sparked awkwardness in Li’s childhood. But it was this namesake that ignited his fascination with Chinese history and culture, which became a bridge for him to understand Chinese civiliz...
Resource: GDTodayYoung performers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) staged the Mandarin-language opera Thunderstorm at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou and Zhuhai on May 8 and 9, collaborating with two pianists from SYSU’s School of Art.The joint performance forms part of UBC’s nine-city China tour starting on April 30, marking two key milestones in China-Canada relation...