On September 5, Tianjin University held an opening ceremony simultaneously on both both Weijin Road Campus and Peiyangyuan Campus to welcome its new students of more than 12,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

President Jin Donghan attended the ceremony and encouraged students to make the most of their college experience by reading numerous books, acquiring a wealth of knowledge, exploring the forefronts of science and technology, and actively implementing their ideas.

President Jin Donghan noted that rigorous teaching, meticulous scholarship and hands-on spirit constitute part of the nature of TJU education. He expected the students to benefit from the life and study here at Tianjin University and transform to a better self. He hopes students could “study diligently, pursue knowledge with rigor, and understand the principles conveyed in books.”

During the ceremony, teacher and student representatives gave remarks to new students, including Professor Hu Minglie from the School of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, representative of postgraduate supervisors, Deng Chuhan from the School of Civil Engineering, representative of mentors, Grade 2020 doctoral student Li Shuangyang, representative of senior students, Grade 2023 undergraduate student Wu Wenyu from the School of Science, representative of first-year undergraduate students, and Grade 2023 postgraduate student Deng Jingfan from the School of Architecture, representative of first-year graduate students.

In closing, President Jin Donghan asked students to synthesize what they have learned in college with the needs of the real world and be brave enough to answer the calls from communities beyond the campus. “If you have ideas in your mind, take immediate action. One day, you will definitely become what you aspire to be.”

By Sun Xiaofang