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.
DAY 4 Visit to Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Center and Hainan Institute
At the Hainan Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Center in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC), participants learned about power battery applications and testing in deep-sea environments. Technical staff explained how deep-sea conditions are simulated to evaluate battery performance during submersion. Participants studied the operating principles of various testing equipment and witnessed firsthand how marine equipment materials are tested under extreme conditions, gaining deeper insights into marine exploration research.
The group then visited the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Hainan Institute. Institute engineers highlighted the construction process and operating principles of floating research facilities and presented the extensive research base in Sanya Yazhou Bay. These presentations demonstrated both cutting-edge marine technology achievements and researchers' persistent spirit of exploration.
In the afternoon, the four project teams conducted in-depth discussions on their research topics in YZBSTC's seminar rooms. Building on their preliminary research, teams focused on technical challenges and reviewed their progress. Teaching assistants provided careful guidance, helping students optimize report formats, offering innovative perspectives, and ensuring steady project advancement.
After the discussions, project teams promptly moved to their respective meeting rooms. Under their team leaders' coordination, each group systematically reviewed their research progress and engaged in detailed discussions about key technical issues. Members shared their work results, tackled challenges together, and began drafting papers and reports, laying groundwork for their final deliverables.
In the evening, camp participants visited Tianya Haijiao (The End of the Earth). They strolled along the beach, taking in views of the surging waves and the horizon where sea meets sky. The group took photos by the famous Tianya and Haijiao rock formations, capturing memorable moments. These iconic landmarks not only symbolize Tianya Haijiao but also mark highlights of their Hainan journey.
Throughout the camp's visits, discussions, and exchanges, participants gained deep appreciation for cutting-edge marine technology while strengthening mutual understanding and friendships through interactions. This program established an effective exchange platform that sparked enthusiasm for marine technology research and cross-cultural cooperation, building a solid foundation for future academic exploration and international perspective development.
Publicity Dept. of the CYL Committee of the JEI and College of Future Technology
Editor: Yu Hongyang ,Zhao Ran
Photography: Chen Jiahao, Zhao Ran, Yu Hongyang
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Executive Editor: Yun Jingyue
Review: Wang Qiuying