On February 26, 2026, marking the tenth day of the Chinese New Year, the International Office Plaza at the University of Cape Town (UCT) was transformed into a sea of red and gold. The Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Town (CIUCT) held the Chinese New Year Reception and the Launch Ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, marking a significant milestone ...
The rhythm of the Spring Festival knows no borders. As we usher in the vibrant and auspicious Year of the Horse, SYSUers are celebrating far and wide. Let’s journey across the globe to see how SYSUers are bridging worlds and spreading joy this Chinese New Year!Liu Keyi in KenyaThis year, my Spring Festival journey took me to Nairobi, where I am currently interning at the Xinhua News Agency Afr...
As the scent of blossoms filled the air, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) transformed its dining halls into vibrant hubs of cultural celebration. On February 11, coinciding with the "Little New Year" (Xiao Nian) in Southern China, nearly 3,000 students and faculty members gathered across five campuses for the university’s annual Spring Festival reunion dinner. The crowd included numerous internat...
Wetlands are often called the "kidneys of the Earth," but to the researchers at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), they are a living laboratory of resilience and mystery.To celebrate World Wetlands Day, we are shifting the lens from the laboratory to the mud. Based on the long-term field observations and frontline research materials provided by our faculty and students, we invite you to experience ...
Recently, a delegation of 21 faculty members and students from Khalifa University (UAE) concluded a transformative two-week winter camp in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Hosted by Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), the program offered an immersive blend of cutting-edge engineering coursework, industry site visits, and deep cultural exploration.The program commenced at SYSU's ...
As we look back at 2025, we reflect on the vibrant threads that weave the fabric of life at Sun Yat-sen University. To be a "SYSUer" is to belong to a grand design - a tapestry where personal growth, academic rigor, and global engagement intertwine to portray a university in motion.In this collection, we highlight five unique voices from the past year. From the quiet corners of our campus to th...