On September 11, the latest data from the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database by Clarivate Analytics shows that Microbiology at South China University of Technology (SCUT) has made its debut in the global top 1% for the first time. As a result, the number of SCUT’s disciplines ranked in the top 1% globally has increased to 18, including 5 in the top 1‰ and 2 in the top 1‱ ——tying for fourth place nationally in the latter category.
A delegation led by Zhang Xichun, Chancellor of South China University of Technology (SCUT), visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) from August 11 to 12, 2025, to advance academic cooperation and technological innovation. During the visit, SCUT signed a university-level strategic cooperation agreement with HKBU and renewed their undergraduate student exchange program.
In a significant move to strengthen international collaboration, Dr. Zhang Xichun, Chairman of the University Council, recently concluded a high-level European delegation visit to France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.