On September 13^th, Suzhou Campus held the opening ceremony to welcome new students in 2025. A total of 432 undergraduates, 274 master's students, 27 doctoral students, 49 international students, and 988 affliated school students from the International College, Sino-French College, School of Smart Governance, and the Suzhou Branch School of RDFZ participated in the ceremony.

Attendees included Lin Shangli, President of Renmin University of China (RUC); Wang Du, Consul General of France in Shanghai; Dai Jieming, Education Consul of the Cultural and Educational Section at the Consulate General of France in Shanghai; Zhou Zhifang, Secretary of the Education Working Committee of the Suzhou Municipal Committee and Director of the Suzhou Municipal Education Bureau; Ni Qian, Member of the Working Committee of the Suzhou Industrial Park and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee; as well as faculty and staff representatives from departments and colleges of Renmin University of China, Suzhou Campus and Suzhou Branch School of RDFZ.

Lin presented the school badges to the representatives of new students and delivered a speech. He stated that RUC is a university named after people, advancing alongside the Party and with the times. The noble spirit forged by its revolutionary heritage, the Shanbei Public Spirit shaped by its red history, and the pioneering character born of its revolutionary mission constitute the “three most precious treasures” shared by all members of the Renmin University.. The Suzhou Campus, part of the university's six major academies as the “Academy of Vision,” serves both as a bastion for inheriting the revolutionary legacy and continuing the revolutionary bloodline, and as an educational high ground integrating international perspectives, humanistic heritage, and innovative wisdom. He urged students to hold firm to their ideals and beliefs, carry forward the red gene, and become upright and loyal patriots who are ready to serve the country; to possess courage to shoulder the responsibility for the time and determination to become a pillar of the nation, contributing to society and serving the people through continuous efforts; to embrace human civilization, broaden the horizon and cultivate broad minds on the international Sino-French platform that combines humanity and wisdom; to pioneer and innovate, proactively pushing the boundaries of knowledge—be not only learners but also researchers and creators.; and to grow into new-era individuals equipped with outstanding literacy and pioneering force, living up to the expectations of our era and our nation.

The opening ceremony marks a fresh beginning for the new students as they embark on their journey to pursue their dreams. They will paint the canvas of their youth with dedication, respond to the era's expectations through hard work, and together compose a brilliant chapter for Renmin University of China!