DAY 1
54 teachers and students arrived at Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, Hainan
To deepen the integration of industry, academia, and research, and to explore new international exchange models leveraging the educational resources and regional advantages of Hainan's Free Trade Port for science and technology development, the Harbin Engineering University Southampton Ocean Engineering Joint Institute and the Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Administration co-launched an international university student technology camp. This initiative is supported by Harbin Engineering University's Nanhai Institute.
On March 31st, 54 participants from Harbin, Southampton, etc. convened at the Innovation and Research Valley of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City. The event drew faculty and student representatives from the University of Southampton, Newcastle University, Ocean University of China, and China University of Petroleum to kick off nearly a week of technology-focused discussions and practical activities.
In the initial stages, the Joint Institute invited three instructors to define the camp’s themes as Biocarrier Adsorption Underwater Information Collection and Processing System, High Thermal Efficiency Ammonia Hydrogen Fuel Otto Cycle Engine Technology, and Composite Low-Frequency Vibration Electric Generation Device Design. A series of selection and training exercises were conducted, focusing on participants’ professional knowledge and English proficiency.
To foster effective academic discussions and international exchange, the teams engaged in extensive discussions about their projects with mentors and teaching assistants for nearly a month, focusing on project backgrounds and core technologies, achieving significant preparatory success.
Upon arrival at the Innovation and Research Valley of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, participants swiftly completed their check-ins, and groups held brief meetings to systematically review previously discussed materials, preparing for the official start of the camp the following day.
In the evening, Chinese participants, considering the dietary preferences of their international peers, prepared a welcoming dinner and provided a series of living guides for the foreign participants. The interaction was immediately warm, with some participants exchanging gifts and engaging in cultural exchanges, quickly establishing friendly relations. Later, all participants attended a safety education session in Classroom S502 of the Innovation and Research Valley. Led by Gongxue Community CYL Branch Secretary Du Shixin, the session began with a comprehensive overview of the schedule and an introduction to Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City. The importance of safety for all participants was emphasized, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of practical activities and the rigor of academic exchanges.
The preparatory phase of the technology camp effectively outlined the event’s goals, demonstrated the participants’ commitment, and fostered supportive relationships among domestic and foreign participants, achieving initial international cultural exchange impacts and setting the stage for the successful continuation of the event and the deepening of long-term friendships between domestic and foreign students.