The first preparatory meeting for the 17th National Forum of Deans of Materials Schools was held in Qingdao on October 22. Representatives from the materials schools of Shandong University, Ocean University of China, China University of Petroleum (East China), Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao University and Qingdao University of Science and Technology attended. Cui Hongzhi, Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Ocean University of China, chaired the meeting.
Scene from the conference
Participants noted that the forum was initiated in 2010 by deans of materials schools at leading Chinese universities and will be held in Qingdao for the first time in 2027. They discussed its potential to showcase achievements in materials science at Shandong universities, raise the profile of their materials schools and encourage exchange and cooperation across China.
The meeting called for the involvement of more universities and research institutions in the preparations. The organizing institutions will work together to deliver a distinctive, high-quality forum that contributes to the development of materials science in China.
Representatives discussed the establishment of a preparatory committee, the dates and overall theme of the forum, topics for parallel sessions and arrangements for the venue. Liu Shuang, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Ocean University of China, presented an update on preparations. Before the meeting, participants also visited the proposed venue.
Group photo
Text and photos: Li Wei
