On the morning of Sept 7^th, 2022, the  orientation meeting for newly admitted graduate students of the school was successfully held at B1-c101 Guangzhou International Campus.

Dean Prof. Cheng Liang, Dean's Assistant Associate Prof. Zhou Mi, graduate supervisors, postdoctoral fellows attended the meeting.

Dean Cheng warmly welcomed the arrival of the new students and shared his personal journey and vision of returning to China to teach. He said: “We are born in a prosperous era against the background of the country's vigorous construction of  ‘maritime power’,  I encourage you to work hard to become first-class talents in marine engineering, and contribute to the development of the national marine industry.”

Dean Cheng pointed out that talent cultivation should be based on science and research, emphasizing the combination of ideas and practice, and cultivating comprehensive talents with independent work ability, independent scientific research ability, and independent thinking ability.  

He put forward three requirements for new students: firstly, 'diligence is more important than leisure', whether in learning or in research; Secondly, scientific research is not about doing it alone. We should pay attention to team work, communicate and discuss more with our mentors and seniors; The third is to enjoy campus life, allocate time reasonably, and strengthen physical exercise in addition to studying and researching.

Dean Cheng Liang delivered a speech at the meeting

Subsequently, Professor Qu Yan introduced the development of Guangzhou International Campus and the school, sorted out the cutting-edge academic hotspots and employment prospects related to ocean engineering and technology.  

Professor Qu Yan introduces latest academic development

Associate Professor Zhou Mi shares his learning and academic experiences

In the  Q&A session, teachers shared their learning and academic experiences with students. Amidst laughter and joy, the meeting came to a successful conclusion.