YNU accelerates 'first-class universities and disciplines' development

Yunnan University (YNU) in Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, is making significant strides in advancing its "first-class universities and disciplines", which contribute to ethnic unity and regional economic and social progress.

The university emphasizes moral education and holistic student development. Initiatives such as the "Understanding China" program and rural social research projects extend classroom learning to real-world applications. Community engagement efforts, including summer social programs and volunteer teaching, involve nearly 10,000 students annually.

Efforts to foster a strong sense of national unity include courses on the Chinese nation's development and general education programs on ethnic solidarity, ecological civilization, and cultural exchange. The university is recognized as a national model for holistic education and ideological studies and has received multiple awards for its contributions to education and research.

YNU enhances academic excellence through its "Curriculum Talent Development Program", offering over 500 exemplary courses and expanding its first-class undergraduate programs. It collaborates with leading enterprises like Huawei, Baidu, and Tencent to cultivate AI, law, and tourism talent. The university is a national leader in entrepreneurship education and industry-driven talent development.

To strengthen academic research, the university promotes interdisciplinary studies in ethnic studies, ecology, astronomy, and AI. Major projects in advanced materials, biotechnology, and digital economy are shaping a dynamic academic landscape that serves national and regional development goals.

Innovation-driven research is a key focus, with Yunnan University leading projects in medicine, environmental conservation, and new materials. The university consistently secures top-tier research funding and publishes in leading journals like Nature and Science, reinforcing its position as a hub for academic excellence and innovation. Breakthroughs, including perennial rice research and solutions for heavy metal pollution in lakes, have achieved global recognition.