The 2025 International Youth Innovation Camp in Ocean Science and Technology, Hainan, initiated by the Southampton Ocean Engineering Joint Institute at HEU and co-organized by the Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Administration and the Nanhai Institute of HEU, was held in Yazhou Bay, Sanya City, Hainan, China from March 30 to April 5.
This camp was driven by project-based learning, promoting academic discussion and exchange between student project groups, and incubating international research outcomes of university students. The activity focused on fields such as acoustic engineering, energy, control engineering, and maritime research. Through free academic exchange, it broadened the horizons and thinking of domestic and international students, jointly proposing valuable thoughts and solutions for technological progress in the marine field.
On the morning of April 1, members of the 2025 Yazhou Bay International University Students Science and Technology Camp visited the Innovative Research and Education Valley (IREV) in Sanya for field study. Through a three-dimensional sand table, the guide systematically introduced the development layout of Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, giving camp participants a further understanding of the industrial construction and layout of Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City.
During Professor Gao Liangtian's presentation, camp members learned about the complete process of modern cruise ship construction. Standing before the 1:50 scale model of Adora Magic City, China's first domestically produced large cruise ship, team members were amazed by its intricate details and gained appreciation for the dedication and rigorous scientific spirit of the countless researchers behind this massive vessel.
The camp members then visited the sports and fitness area of the IREV, which features basketball and badminton courts, table tennis facilities, and a fully-equipped gym. The bustling activity area with its high participation rate created a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with everyone. Participants were impressed not only by the strong fitness culture but also by the positive energy throughout the facility.
At the final stop, participants visited the Unmanned Systems and Intelligent Information Processing Laboratory at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Hainan Research Institute. Laboratory staff detailed their core research areas: Internet of Things technology and unmanned system collaborative control, with emphasis on intelligent perception, multi-machine collaborative algorithms, and autonomous navigation. Through discussions about algorithms for unmanned equipment, camp members gained insight into cutting-edge developments in intelligent information processing.
That afternoon in the IREV the four project groups conducted simultaneous thematic discussions, analyzing specific technical aspects of their projects. Under teaching assistants' guidance, participants developed core research frameworks using a problem-oriented approach—examining industry context, expected outcomes, and potential applications.
Following the presentations, participants engaged in multifaceted discussions in the conference room, leveraging their diverse professional backgrounds to refine technical pathways, data collection methods, and implementation models. Continuous brainstorming sessions sparked scientific innovation while group leaders assigned specific tasks to enhance efficiency. Each group documented their progress, analyzed completed work, and planned upcoming assignments, establishing a solid foundation for the following days' discussions and final presentations.
During evening discussions, members across all four project groups clarified their research directions and core objectives. They systematically organized the day's achievements, completed work records, and conducted comprehensive summaries. Participants noted that these discussions not only deepened their project understanding but also provided valuable experience combining theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Publicity Dept. of the CYL Committee of the JEI and College of Future Technology
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