The original musical Xia’s Legacy premiered at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) on September 10, coinciding with the 41st Teachers’ Day. The production pays tribute to Professor Shuzhang Xia—a pioneer of public administration in China—and tells the remarkable story of his life alongside his wife, Shujun Wang.Professor Xia, considered as the founder of contemporary Chinese public administration...
As the 2025 academic year kick-starts, nearly 170 fresh international students embark on their academic and cultural journeys here at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU).Why are international students choosing SYSU? What impressions do they have of Guangdong and life in China? Their stories shed light on the motivations and expectations driving this new chapter of cross-cultural exchange.Lilit, a stu...
The 2025 International Summer Program at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) came to a close this August on the university’s South Campus in Guangzhou. With a focus on “China’s Economic Frontiers” and “Chinese Culture,” the program welcomed 38 students from 12 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macao. The experience offered participants fresh insights into contemporary China and str...
Three students from Sun Yat-sen University created the short film Letters as Bridges, capturing the dynamic development and cultural ties of the Greater Bay Area.Letters as Bridges was co-created by three students from the School of Journalism and Communication—He Jiale, Meng Yuetong, and Li Yitong. The film, shot in a vertical format, tells the story of two pen pals separated by Macau and Hen...
Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) held its 2025 commencement ceremony on June 21, celebrating the graduating class across its campuses. Among the graduates, Masala, a student from Somalia who earned his Ph.D. in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine from Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, shared his academic journey and graduation reflections at the ceremony.At his graduation, Masala articulated modest yet im...
Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) held its annual Open Day at the South Campus of Guangzhou Campus on June 22, with concurrent events at Zhuhai and Shenzhen Campuses on June 21. Thousands of prospective students and parents nationwide immersed themselves in the university’s academic landscape and campus culture.A Hub for Academic ExplorationThe open day featured dynamic interactions, with nearly 7...