On May 1st, the Guangzhou International Campus of South China University of Technology held its Open Day, drawing students and parents from across the country. The Wu Xianming School of Intelligent Engineering put together a series of engaging events that highlighted its academic strengths and educational philosophy, including admissions talks, lab tours, science lectures, and face-to-face sessions with the dean. It was a great showcase of the school’s vibrant spirit and cutting-edge research.

Admissions Talk: Dean Introduces the School

At the main venue in E5, Dean Academician Chen Xiaoqi walked the audience through the school’s development blueprint, covering program design, research strengths, disciplinary advantages, and educational features. Using solid data and real-life examples, he presented the outcomes of the school’s “Robotics+” initiative and its undergraduate innovation training model. Looking ahead, the school plans to continue integrating the best of Chinese and Western education systems, focusing on interdisciplinary “new engineering” fields to cultivate future leaders in intelligent engineering with a global perspective.

Smart Future: “Robot Dog” and “Bionic Fish” from the “Cyber Zoo”

At the E5 info booth, Associate Professors Chen Gang, Jiang Hongjie, Lin Yuan, Chen Ye, along with student representatives, had lively conversations with visiting families. Parents eagerly asked about major selection, career paths, and graduate school planning. The faculty gave detailed, data-backed answers, while students shared their own experiences of studying and living at Wu Yuan, offering a genuine glimpse into the school’s educational approach.

The real stars of the booth, however, were the agile robot dog and the delicate bionic fish model. The robot dog became an instant hit, pulling off high-difficulty moves like sprinting, strolling, and bowing, drawing crowds eager to interact with it. The bionic fish sparked just as much curiosity: “What real-world scenarios can it be used for?” “Besides robot dogs and fish, what other bionic animals can we study?” Visitors were clearly fascinated by the school’s “cyber zoo” research ecosystem.

School Showcase: Immersive Experience in the “Robot Dimension”

On Open Day, the undergraduate robotics lab was open all day. It was filled with sophisticated and innovative student projects, attracting many families who got to experience the school’s teaching environment and lab facilities firsthand, and discover the wonders of robotics.

Over at the Center for Safety and Intelligent Robotics, the “Face-to-Face with the Academician” event was in full swing. Dean Chen Xiaoqi led visitors through the research center, explaining the advanced equipment, research directions, and achievements. Associate Professor Li Yunquan also gave a popular science lecture on bionic dexterous hands, sharing the current state, applications, and future trends of this technology.

Student Development and Career Outcomes

Graduate Schools (Partial List)

Employment (Partial List)

Since its founding, the school has achieved remarkable results. Over the past four years, the percentage of graduates pursuing further studies has risen from 56% to 82%. Among those staying in China for graduate studies, 39% entered C9 League universities, and 55% entered E9 League universities. Meanwhile, 143 students went to QS-ranked top 100 overseas institutions, accounting for 96% of those studying abroad. Among graduates who chose employment, 99% secured high-quality jobs, with many joining industry leaders like Huawei, BYD, and GAC Group — a clear testament to the school’s strong training quality.

Student Competition Achievements

Undergraduate Research and Innovation Achievements

In research practice, over 50% of undergraduates participate in real research projects during their studies. A total of 125 innovation and entrepreneurship training programs have been approved at various levels, with 14 outstanding teams already engaged in incubation and commercialization at the campus innovation center, showing strong market potential. In terms of competitions, the school actively organizes signature events like robotics challenges and encourages students to take part in top-tier contests. Students have won gold medals at the China International College Students’ “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the National College Student Career Planning Competition, and numerous awards in mathematical modeling contests (both U.S. and Asia-Pacific), as well as the National Undergraduate E-commerce “San Chuang” Competition. In the last four years, they have earned 268 discipline competition awards at various levels, creating a positive environment where competitions drive learning and innovation.

This Open Day gave prospective students and their families a deep feel for the school’s new engineering education philosophy — global vision, interdisciplinary focus, innovation as a core, and quality as a foundation — while also demonstrating its strategic integration of Chinese and Western educational strengths. As a key talent hub at South China University of Technology, the Wu Xianming School of Intelligent Engineering lives by the university motto: “Learn widely, reflect prudently, discern clearly, and act earnestly.” It is committed to nurturing internationally minded, future-ready leaders who are grounded in intelligent manufacturing and robotics, skilled in cutting-edge technologies, and driven by both homegrown commitment and global vision.(Text/Photos: Shien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering)