From the dynamic lecture halls to the state-of-the-art research facilities, and from the quiet administrative offices to the bustling student centers, every member of Sun Yat-sen University’s staff and faculty embodies the spirit of dedication and service. This International Workers’ Day, we shine a spotlight on the diverse roles that together nurture academic excellence, foster campus vitali...
While students and faculty go about their daily routines, a dedicated group of logistics workers quietly ensures that every light is on, every meal is warm, and every corner of the campus stays clean. This International Workers' Day, we spotlight their stories, their devotion, and the heartbeat they provide to Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU).Yin Yinghong: A Dormitory Guardian Who Brings the Feeli...
On Earth Day 2025, Sun Yat-sen University releases SYSU Planet, a dynamic 360° video showcasing its campus as a model of sustainable urban living. The immersive production invites you to explore daily life through innovative lenses, imaging you are orbiting through SYSU's universe—vibrant lecture halls fostering interdisciplinary debates, bustling canteens serving regional Chinese specialties,...
The United Nations Chinese Language Day is observed every year on or around April 20, highlighting the contribution of Chinese literature, poetry, and language to world culture. Aligned with the traditional Chinese solar term Guyu ("Grain Rain"), which marks sowing season in traditional farming, the date also symbolically links to the legend of Cangjie, the mythical creator of Chinese character...
Coincided with the 20th anniversary of Spain and China entering into a comprehensive strategic partnership, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently visited China. Fidel Porras González, a Spanish faculty member at SYSU’s School of International Studies, shares his journey of cultural exchanges in China and voices his aspirations for strengthened ties between the two nations. Having lived...
My name is Dr. Gerard Kodjo ABASSA, also known as “Dashan,” from the Republic of Togo. I am currently pursuing a Post-PhD program at Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU).My journey at SYSU began in September 2006. That year, my parents decided to send me to China to experience a new culture and pursue my childhood dream of becoming a doctor. Initially, I planned to complete a five-year medical progr...