Research

Discovery on Sulfur-Phenolate Exchange: SuFEx-Derived Dynamic Covalent Reactions and Degradation of SuFEx Polymers

Among known click chemistry, sulfur (VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) reaction is a new generation of click chemistry, in which the S–F bond reacts readily with silyl-protected phenols, phenolates or amines. In 2019, Han Zuilhof’s group discovered that SuFEx reaction is intrinsically an enantiospecific click reaction as a chiral S(VI) center reacts exclusively with inversion of configuration. Th...

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Tianjin University Students Tops ARCASIA Student Thesis (Graduation Project) Competition

On September 18, the award ceremony of the 2023 ARCASIA Student Thesis (Graduation Design) Competition was held in Boracay, Philippines. Among the four finalists, the graduation design "LINE/VECTOR" (student: Zheng Qi; instructors: Zou Ying and Xin Shanchao) of Tianjin University’s School of Architecture was awarded the only gold award of the competition.The ARCASIA Annual Dissertation (Gradua...

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Professor Dong Anjie: Teaching at Tianjin University is a Happy Thing

Professor Dong Anjie is teaching at the school of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University. Being around Professor Dong makes you feel very comfortable because she is gentle, humble, friendly, and a good listener. She is a teacher who knows how to find the good in others.RespectProfessor Dong was about to attend the Outstanding Teacher Recognition Ceremony as an outstanding teach...

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【Video】 TJU Student Associations Recruitment Festival Held

On September 16, 2023, the recruitment festival of TJU student associations kicked off. This year, about 100 student associations actively participated in the recruitment festival, covering various associations on photography, robots, calligraphy, ping-pong and so on. With impressive posters, interesting activities and amazing shows were held, attracting lots of faculty and students.

Professor Robert M. Ellam Joins School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University

The School of Earth System Science (SESS) at Tianjin University announces the appointment of Dr. Robert Mark Ellam, Fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh, as a chair professor and he starts in September 2023.Prof. LIU Congqiang, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dean of SESS, said: “We are thrilled to have Prof. Ellam join SESS, where he will play a key role in helping to shape and...

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500 Million Energy Storage Investment Fund Launched to boost New Engergy Development

On October 1st, the 4th Tianjin University Qilitai New Energy Technology and Industry Development Forum kicked off in Tianjin. Academicians in relevant fields, renowned experts, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from both home and abroad gathered together and discussed about how to unlock the value of new energy distribution and storage and achieve the "dual carbon" goals. During the forum, t...

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Professor Jiang Shuqin Delivers a Lecture on the Evolution of British Fantasy Novels

On September 25, Professor Jiang Shuqin delivered a captivating lecture on the century-long evolution of British Fantasy Novels in the School of Foreign Languages.The event was chaired by Professor Wang Lisong.​During the lecture, Professor Jiang Shuqin provided an overview of fantasy novels, tracing their historical context and highlighting the three major development phases: the Victorian er...

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Tianjin University Students at the Asian Games: He Xin as the Deputy Director of Language Services

During the 19th Asian Games, behind the spotlight shinning on the athletic talents, there are numerous dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. Among them, He Xin, a 2022 graduate student from Tianjin University’s School of Foreign Languages, has emerged as one of the standout figures.With her exceptional language abilities and impressive qualifications, He Xin has been appo...

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Global Times: School of Electrical and Information Engineering of Tianjin University celebrates 90th anniversary

The School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, is about to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding. The school traces its origins back to the Department of Electrical Engineering at Peiyang University (the predecessor of Tianjin University), China's first modern university. Established in 1933, the school has now grown into a prestigious institution with a comp...

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TJU Shines in National Digital Art & Design Awards

Recently, the 11th National College Digital Art & Design Awards (NCDA) announced the final results. Tianjin University achieved a historic record since its participation in this competition, winning 5 first prizes, 5 second prizes and 7 third prizes.First prize winner--Escaping from the Moon, supervised by Qin JunnanA total of 1,826 colleges and universities participated in the competition, 289...

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"The R-CELLS" Exhibited at the 18th Venice International Architecture Biennale

The 18th Venice International Architecture Biennale was held in Venice, Italy. The R-CELLS: Sustainable Solar Architecture for Rural Revitalization, led by Professor Kong Yuhang and Professor Yang Wei of the School of Architecture of Tianjin University, was successfully exhibited at the China National Pavilion. The exhibition is based on the architectural work the R-CELLS designed and built by ...