On September 13th, 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!
From September 22 to 23, China-Europe Civilization Forum : Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cities," jointly organized by Renmin University of China and Luiss University of Italy, was successfully held at Luiss University. Centered on the theme of "Mutual Learning Among Civilizations in the Digital Age," the conference delved into cutting-edge topics related to artificial intelligence technologies and the development of smart cities. Antonio Majocchi and Giuseppe Italiano, Vice Presidents of Luiss University, alongside Du Peng, former Vice President of Renmin University of China, Dean of the School of Population and Health, and Editor-in-Chief of the EPS journal, attended the opening session and delivered remarks. Antonio Majocchi emphasized that the conference marked a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two universities. Du Peng pointed out that smart city technologies were undergoing profound transformations, calling for concerted efforts from the international community to address emerging challenges. During the thematic seminars, scholars and professors from Renmin University of China, Luiss University, and Politecnico di Torino shared their research findings on topics such as AI governance effectiveness, financial applications, smart aging care, and innovative mobility. Participants highlighted that while AI was enhancing governance efficiency, it was also facing challenges such as privacy protection and algorithmic bias, necessitating the establishment of reliable governance frameworks. In his concluding remarks, Tang Jie, Dean of the School of Intelligent Governance at Renmin University of China, emphasized that the forum aimed to "calibrate technological direction through civilization dialogues." He expressed hope that this forum would serve as an opportunity to deepen China-Europe cooperation in areas such as joint research and faculty-student exchanges. During the conference, the two universities reached substantive action plans to further their collaboration. Participants from Renmin Univeristy also visited the Data Lab and the Enlabs/Zest Innovation Center of Luiss University. This conference effectively promoted academic dialogue and knowledge sharing between China and Europe in the fields of artificial intelligence and smart cities, laying a solid foundation for sustained future cooperation.
On September 13, the second session of the Renmin University of China Symposium and Release Event on "Signature Concepts and Original Theories" was held at the university’s Suzhou Campus. In attendance were Lin Shangli, President of Renmin University of China, and Wu Jiawei, Vice President of Soochow University, along with faculty and student representatives from Renmin University of China, Peking University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, Soochow University of Science and Technology, and other institutions. Lin Shangli emphasized that the world is currently undergoing a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation centered on artificial intelligence. Through strategic initiatives such as "Digital China" and "AI Plus," China has accumulated substantial experience in digital governance. However, a systematic theoretical framework in this area remains to be developed. Renmin University of China has pioneered the concept of “Smart Governance”,which integrates the wisdom of traditional Chinese governance with modern technology ethics, combining Chinese perspectives with a global outlook. The concept aims to construct a modern governance system suited to the digital era, establishing a new paradigm that integrates technological empowerment, institutional innovation, and value guidance. President Lin noted that the university has undertaken systematic explorations in smart governance through talent development, platform support, and product R&D. Going forward, efforts will focus on leveraging intelligence to enhance quality, applying wisdom to benefit the people, and advancing development through governance—thereby achieving new leaps in governance efficacy, elevating the level of technological empowerment, and revitalizing the development ecosystem. This will contribute to writing China’s chapter on "good governance" in the digital age. The meeting was chaired by Tang Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee of Suzhou Campus, Executive Deputy Director of the Suzhou Campus Management Committee, and Dean of the School of Smart Governance, who also presented the signature concept and original theory of "Smart Governance." The "Signature Concepts and Original Theories" release and symposium mechanism is an ongoing academic initiative launched by Renmin University of China in 2025. It is dedicated to presenting influential concepts and innovative theoretical perspectives across disciplines, transforming them into knowledge products that reflect Chinese characteristics, style, and vision. The initiative aims to advance the research and practical application of such concepts and theories, promote key innovations in China’s efforts to build an independent knowledge system, and support the flourishing development of philosophy and social sciences with distinctive Chinese features.
At the 2025 University Technology Transfer and Commercialization Conference, the 2nd Suzhou International Science and Technology Innovation Conference, and the 17th Suzhou International Elite Entrepreneurship Week, the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Institute and the Smart Governance Institute of Renmin University of China Suzhou Campus, together with several institutions, jointly released a batch of down-to-earth and cutting-edge technological achievements. These "RUC Intelligent Manufacturing" achievements are not only technological breakthroughs but also vivid practices of AI empowering real-world needs. Six "RUC Intelligent Manufacturing" achievements were showcased on-site: - Quantum-Resistant Trusted AI Inference All-in-One Machine – adding a security lock to large AI models; - Smart Talent Recruitment Solution – realizing an intelligent leap from people searching for policies to policies finding people; - AI + Expert Review Auxiliary System – making reviews simpler with large models; - Smart Conference Decision-Making System – embedding AI capabilities into the entire conference process; - AI Safe Campus Platform – achieving proactive protection through big data and intelligent perception technology; - "Anxin" Smart Elderly Care Monitoring System – safeguarding with technology to let love be at ease.
On June 20, 343 students from RUC Suzhou Campus participated in the 2025 Degree Conferment Ceremony . Attendees included Zhang Donggang, Chair of the University Council; Wang Xiaohu, Vice President of RUC; and Liu Bo, Vice Mayor of Suzhou. Representatives of faculty and staff from relevant departments and schools of RUC were also present to witness this sacred and memorable moment. Tang Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Suzhou Campus, presided over the ceremony. Zhang Donggang, Wang Xiaohu, and professors Jean-Francois VERGNAUD, Feng Shounong, Tang Jie, Jiang Xiaoli, Xu Wei, Yu Kun, and Hu Debao conferred degrees and hooded the graduates.. Zhang Donggang stated that we are now situated in an era of monumental scale and boundless possibilities, shouldering the great mission of serving the Party and national strategies, seizing unprecedented opportunities, and navigating a vast space full of potential. He extended his hopes to all graduates, urging them to embrace history and uphold their original aspirations. He emphasized the importance of cherishing the “treasured legacy” of revolutionary spirit and founding ideals, ensuring that the university's character—“a university established by the Party that reassures the Party, a university of the people that does not disappoint the people”—becomes a lifelong spiritual compass. He urged students to embrace the times and pursue excellence, carrying forward the fine tradition of "always advancing at the forefront of the era," and, in the process of engaging in profound changes and embracing a new era, to inject "youthful momentum" into shaping new engines for global development with wisdom, courage, and creativity. He also called on students to cherish the motherland and strive with perseverance, aligning with the country's development and resonating with the needs of the people, transcending personal gains and losses with a pure heart, integrating individual efforts into national development, and contributing to the nation's progress and social advancement while realizing personal value. With a global vision and concern for humanity, graduateds are encouraged to deeply understand the trajectory of world development and hold the lofty aspiration to contribute wisdom and strength to human peace and progress, thereby making greater contributions to the cause of national rejuvenation, the advancement of human civilization, and writing magnificent chapters for RUC, China, and all of humanity.
On June 15, the final of the first University Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Governance was held at the Suzhou National University Science and Technology Park of Nanotechnology. After strict evaluation and careful screening, high-quality projects from 15 teams entered the final roadshow as representatives, covering not only cutting-edge technology tracks such as chip production, intelligent manufacturing, and low-altitude economy, but also extending to people’s necessary fields such as health, elderly care, education, and urban renewal. The competition was co-sponsored by Renmin University of China, the Management Committee of Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation Zone, and Suzhou Yuanhe Holdings Co., Ltd., undertaken by the School of Smart Governance of Renmin University of China, Suzhou National University Science and Technology Park of Nanotechnology, Dushu Lake Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Port, and the Recruitment and Employment Office of Renmin University of China, and strongly supported by the Cultural Science and Technology Park of Renmin University of China and Suzhou Guoxin Technology Co., Ltd. Tang Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Suzhou Campus of Renmin University of China, Zhou Yucai, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Management Committee of Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation Zone, Liu Chengwei, Chairman and President of Suzhou Yuanhe Holdings Co., Ltd., and Zheng Jiang, Chairman of Suzhou Guoxin Technology Co., Ltd., delivered speeches. Taking “Using Good Wisdom to Achieve Good Governance: Artificial Intelligence Empowering Smart Governance” as the theme, this competition is committed to promoting the innovative application and achievement transformation of artificial intelligence technology in the field of smart governance. More than 100 participating teams from over 40 universities conducted in-depth discussions on global governance challenges in the era of artificial intelligence, collided with ideological sparks, and proposed forward-looking and feasible governance innovation schemes. The competition was judged by front-line experts from industry, academia and research, and further smoothed the post-competition connection and incubation mechanism for excellent entrepreneurial project achievements, building a docking platform for young entrepreneurs with governments, enterprises, and investment institutions to promote the innovative application and achievement transformation of artificial intelligence technology in the field of smart governance.
On February 28, on the second anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping putting forward the major proposition of "humanistic economics", the 2025 Suzhou Forum on Humanistic Economics and the Release Conference of Innovative Practices and Independent Intellectual Achievements in Humanistic Economics was held at Changyuan Xuezhai in the Pingjiang Historic and Cultural Block of Suzhou, delving deep into the development path of the symbiotic integration of humanity and the economy. Zhang Donggang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Renmin University of China, Liu Xiaotao, Member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee, Qu Futian, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress and Chairman of the Jiangsu Federation of Philosophical and Social Sciences Circles, Wu Qingwen, Deputy Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Suzhou, attended the event. In his speech, Zhang Donggang pointed out that humanistic economics is a major proposition put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping based on practical development and future trends, and it is the crystallization of wisdom from combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and with China's excellent traditional culture. Renmin University of China and Suzhou have implemented the new development concept,collaborated closely , and made efforts in building research platforms, expanding research fields, and producing research achievements, focusing on promoting theoretical research and practical exploration of humanistic economics. It is hoped that in the future, cooperation with all parties will be continuously deepened. Guided by the Party's innovative theories, the scientific connotations of humanistic economics will be deeply explained; oriented towards promoting Chinese-style modernization, the practical paths of humanistic economics will be systematically summarized; and with the mission of creating a new form of human civilization, the world significance of humanistic economics will be continuously expanded. Let's jointly write this great article on "humanistic economics", making the root of culture deeper, the momentum of the economy stronger, and the power of innovation more prosperous. Liu Xiaotao stated that in recent years, Suzhou has deeply studied and implemented Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and the important speeches of General Secretary Xi Jinping, vigorously implemented the research project on humanistic economics, and cooperated with Renmin University of China to jointly establish the "Suzhou Research Center for Humanistic Economics", forming a number of theoretical achievements. With the continuous deepening of study and research, we have further realized that we must strengthen cultural confidence, promote the integrated development of humanity and the economy, explore the practical paths of humanistic economics at a more advanced level, and strive to build a model city that showcases the real picture of Chinese-style modernization. This forum has invited a large number of top experts and academic giants, which will surely spark more innovative ideas and help Suzhou's research on humanistic economics reach new heights. Suzhou will make full use of the research achievements of humanistic economics, deeply promote the unity of theory and practice, carefully weave the "double-sided embroidery" of economy and culture, and write a new chapter in the new practice of Chinese-style modernization in Suzhou.
On February 9th, Renmin University of China signed a deepening cooperation agreement with the People's Government of Suzhou. The Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Renmin University of China and the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Laboratory were unveiled, opening a new chapter in the cooperation between the university and the local government. Zhang Donggang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Renmin University of China, Lin Shangli, President of Renmin University of China, Liu Xiaotao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee, Wu Qingwen, Deputy Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Suzhou attended the event. Zheng Xinye, Vice President of Renmin University of China and Director of the Management Committee of the Suzhou Campus, presided over the event. Zhu Xinkai and Gu Haidong signed the "Deepening Cooperation Agreement between the People's Government of Suzhou and Renmin University of China" on behalf of both parties. According to the agreement, both parties will give full play to their respective advantages and further deepen the cooperation between the university and the local government on the basis of existing cooperation. By establishing a new type of institute, creating a highland for talent aggregation, innovating the talent cultivation model, and establishing an open exchange platform, they will jointly build a demonstration highland for the integrated reform of education, science and technology, and talent. They will work together to build the Suzhou Campus of Renmin University of China into a new growth pole, a new engine, and a new strategic fulcrum for the development of Renmin University of China in the new era, and fully support Suzhou Industrial Park in building a world-class high-tech park with openness and innovation. They will also comprehensively assist Suzhou in taking the lead and setting an example in promoting Chinese-style modernization. The Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Renmin University of China and the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Laboratory will actively serve major national strategies, focus on technological applications and empowering the regional economy. They will form a differentiated development pattern with the Zhongguancun Campus's Gaoling School of Artificial Intelligence of Renmin University of China, which focuses on theoretical innovation and the integration of humanities, in terms of construction positioning, discipline development, scientific research directions, and regional services. Guided by the principles of "product-driven, service-driven, and contribution-driven" and aiming at major original innovations, they will accelerate the construction of emerging artificial intelligence disciplines and interdisciplinary disciplines in intelligent governance, and strive to build an integrated platform for the government, industry, academia, research, and application, providing strong support for cultivating and developing new productive forces. Zhang Donggang, Lin Shangli, Liu Xiaotao, and Wu Qingwen jointly unveiled the Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Renmin University of China and the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
On January 24th, as the Spring Festival approached, Liu Xiaotao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee, visited the Suzhou Campus of Renmin University of China to offer condolences to the expert team of the Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence. Zheng Xinye, a member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Renmin University of China, participated in the condolence activity. Liu Xiaotao extended Spring Festival greetings to the expert team of the Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence (Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Laboratory). He pointed out that the state is vigorously promoting scientific and technological innovation, and the field of artificial intelligence is an important strategic direction. The research, development, and talent cultivation of the new institute and laboratory should be closely aligned with national strategies, contributing to the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. As a strong industrial city, Suzhou has a solid industrial foundation. It is hoped that the scientific research and talent cultivation at the Suzhou Campus of Renmin University of China will be closely integrated with Suzhou's industries. Through industry-university-research cooperation, the advantages of scientific research and talents in universities can be complemented by the industrial advantages of the local area, jointly promoting industrial upgrading and transformation. It is hoped that the expert team will firmly commit to developing in Suzhou, lead the team to focus on scientific research and innovation, attract and cultivate more high-quality talents, overcome more key and core technologies, provide strong support for the development of new productive forces in Suzhou, and propel Suzhou's high-quality development to a new level. On behalf of the university, Zheng Xinye expressed gratitude to the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government. He said that Renmin University of China has always been committed to serving the strategic needs of the Party and the country. Since its establishment, the Suzhou Institute of Artificial Intelligence has taken market demand and industrial application as its core, striving to build an integrated platform for government, industry, academia, research, and application, achieving high-level coordinated development with the artificial intelligence industry in Suzhou and the Yangtze River Delta region, and fully supporting major national strategies. It is hoped that in the future, there will be further cooperation with Suzhou to jointly contribute to the development of the country's strategic emerging industries and the construction of a world-class university with Chinese characteristics.
On 10th December, Liu Bo, Vice Mayor of Suzhou, and his delegation visited the Suzhou Campus of Renmin University of China (RUC). Zheng Xinye, Vice President of Renmin University of China and Director of Suzhou Campus Management Committee, met with Liu Bo and his delegation. The two sides exchanged views on further deepening the cooperation between the campus and the city, as well as innovating the system and mechanism for integrated development of education, science and technology, and talents. Zheng Xinye said that Renmin University of China is the first new type of formal university founded by the Communist Party of China, which is always orientated to the major strategic needs of the country and has outstanding advantages in the field of artificial intelligence, which is highly coupled with the needs of Suzhou's reform and development. Suzhou Campus is now making great strides towards the new strategic mission given by the university, continuously investing its strength in expanding the scale of operation, upgrading the level of operation, cultivating top-notch innovative talents, and serving the local development, etc., and constantly making new progress. He expressed his hope that through this exchange, he would continue to strengthen the close ties with Suzhou City, continuously improve the quality of school running, and contribute more power in promoting the new practice of Chinese-style modernised Suzhou. Liu Bo said that Suzhou City will, as always, strongly support PUC in running schools in Suzhou, create better conditions for running schools, further deepen cooperation and vigorously promote the development of the Suzhou campus. He expressed the hope that the two sides will strengthen interaction, establish a closer communication and cooperation mechanism, based on the national strategy and the needs of Suzhou's economic and social development, adhere to the in-depth integration of industry, academia, research and application, and focus on solving a number of ‘difficult’ and ‘painful’ problems, and strengthen the transformation of technological achievements to achieve common development. During the survey, Liu Bo visited the school. During the research, Liu Bo visited the campus library, the left bank student restaurant, Suzhou Artificial Intelligence and Social Governance Technology Key Laboratory, and visited the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence College expert team, to fully understand the development plan of the new college.
