YNU's research teams reveal evolution of early vertebrates' visual system
Feb 5, 2026On Jan 22, Nature published a study by research teams led by Academician Xu Xing and Researcher Cong Peiyun of YNU, in collaboration with scholars from the United Kingdom, revealing key evolutionary features of the visual system in early vertebrates.
YNU establishes institute for frontier studies
Jan 26, 2026The Frontier Studies Institute of Yunnan University has been established, marking a new milestone in the systematic and institutional development of frontier studies in China.
YNU hosts annual meeting of entrepreneur alumni association
Jan 19, 2026Yunnan University (YNU) held the annual meeting of its entrepreneur alumni association in Kunming city on Jan 16.
'Study at YNU' shows new paradigm of intl Chinese language education
Jan 8, 2026The School of International Chinese Language Education at Yunnan University (YNU) will further strengthen the "Study at YNU" brand in 2026 by deepening its international engagement.
YNU delivers impressive results at intl innovation event
Jan 5, 2026The national finals of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition (2025) were recently held. Yunnan University delivered an outstanding performance, winning a total of two silver medals and 11 bronze medals.
YNU awarded 5 National Social Science Foundation major projects
Dec 29, 2025As of Dec 26, five faculty members from Yunnan University were awarded major projects, marking another significant achievement for the university.






