Dr. Sun Yat-sen & SYSU
Sun Yat-sen was a great national hero, a great patriot, and a great pioneer of China’s democratic revolution, and the founder of Sun Yat-sen University. He deeply knows that “Education is a sacred cause, and talent is the foundation of the country”. In 1924, in order to train revolutionary talents for national development, Sun Yat-sen personally integrated three institutions that implemented the modern higher education model in Guangzhou into National Guangdong University. In 1926, in honor of Sun Yat-sen, National Guangdong University was renamed National Zhongshan University.
Over the past hundred years, the lofty ideals and great spirit of Sun Yat-sen have been upheld and advanced at Sun Yat-sen University. The school motto “Study Extensively, Enquire Accurately, Reflect Carefully, Discriminate Clearly, Practice Earnestly” inscribed in his handwriting has become the school philosophy and academic tradition of Sun Yat-sen University, the graduation motto he personally wrote is still recited at the annual graduation ceremony of Sun Yat-sen University to this day. His propositions of “Revitalizing China” and “Pursuing common good for all” have inspired generations of students to strive for the great cause of national rejuvenation and to grow up to be the pillars of the country with both morals and aptitude and all-around development.
Created by Great Man, High as Mountains and Long as Rivers! Sun Yat-sen University, which was founded by Sun Yat-sen personally and co-founded by early leaders of the Communist Party of China, has always adhered to Sun Yat-sen’s great ideals of “Revitalizing China”, inheriting the revolutionary heritage and pursuing excellence in character. It has nurtured outstanding talents for generations for the China’s revolution and construction.
A hundred years is just like the prime of time! Today, Sun Yat-sen University guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, is striving to lead the way in building a world-class university with Chinese characteristics, contributing to its share to a modern China and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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January to August, 1924Delivering speeches on Three Principles of People
From the end of January to August 1924, at Guangdong Normal University Auditorium, Dr. Sun Yat-sen has delivered speeches on Three Principles of People for 16 times, which reflected his importance and expectations placed on college teachers and students of Guangdong.
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February 4, 1924Dr. Sun Yat-sen ordered preparations for the founding of the National Guangdong University
On February 4, 1924, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in his capacity as the Grand Marshal of the Army and Navy of the Republic of China, issued an order to merge the National Advanced Normal University, Guangdong School of Law, and Guangdong School of Agriculture to become the National Guangdong University. Meanwhile, Zou Lu was appointed to head the Preparatory Committee of the National Guangdong University.
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June 9, 1924Zou Lu served as the President of the National Guangdong University
On June 9, 1924, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Grand Marshal of the Army and Navy of the Republic of China, appointed Zou Lu as the President of the National Guangdong University.
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August 13, 1924The promulgation of University Regulations
On August 13, 1924, Sun Yat-sen promulgated the University Regulations, ordering the president of the National Guangdong University to comply.
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November 11, 1924Inscription of the motto of National Guangdong University
On November 11, 1924, the founding ceremony of the National Guangdong University was held at the College of Arts and Science (the former National Advanced Normal University). Occupied with preparations for heading north, Dr. Sun Yat-sen was not present in person at the University (he had left Guangzhou on November 13). Still, he inscribed “Study Extensively; Enquire Accurately; Reflect Carefully; Discriminate Clearly; Practise Earnestly” as the motto marking the founding of the University, which was presented to the University by Hu Hanmin on his behalf.
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August 17, 1926Renamed as National Sun Yat-sen University
On August 17 1926, the Nanjing National Government formally decreed to rename the National Guangdong University as the National Sun Yat-sen University.