On the morning of December 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM, the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering held the third session of the “Master of Skills Forum” at the Fifth-floor Lecture Hall of the New Teaching Building. The event featured a special guest, Wang Jun, a skill expert and master from Baosteel, China Baowu Steel Group, who shared his insights. Over 260 teachers and students participated in the event.

Wang Jun has received numerous honors, including the prestigious “China Skills Award,” and served as the Chinese Ambassador for the 46th World Skills Competition in 2021. During the lecture, he focused on the theme “Empowering Life with ‘Craftsmanship’ and Contributing Value with ‘Innovation’ — How Industrial Workers in the New Era Can Work Like Scientists.” He shared his personal journey and growth in the skills field.

Throughout the lecture, Wang Jun actively engaged with the students, discussing the process of achieving success, emphasizing the importance of the working class in China’s industry. He also highlighted that frontline workers can be innovators, encouraging students to focus on their roles, be dedicated, keep learning, and dare to innovate. He urged them to work with “craftsmanship” and “innovation” as their guiding principles, and to approach their work like scientists.

This lecture not only imparted knowledge but also inspired thoughts, allowing the faculty and students to better understand the new responsibilities of industrial workers in the context of China’s innovation in the new era. Moving forward, the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering will continue to invite skill masters to share their wisdom, making the “Master of Skills Forum” an important platform for promoting the spirit of craftsmanship and cultivating high-quality skilled talent.

On November 28, 2024, the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering held the “1st and 9th Commemoration and New Year Ceremony” in the Third-floor Lecture Hall, with the theme “Youth Innovates, Sci-tech Creates the Future.” The event was attended by the college’s leadership and numerous faculty and students.

The ceremony began with student awards, recognizing exemplary students to inspire and lead by example. The cultural performance featured diverse forms, including the microfilm and recitation “The Craftsmanship Chapter,” showcasing the spirit of dedication; “A Family of Doctors,” which, set against the backdrop of the Red Army’s Long March, highlighted the compassion and patriotism of healthcare workers; and a lively band performance and medley of songs.

The event also included a leadership transition, symbolizing the passing of responsibility to new leaders, injecting fresh energy into the college’s development.

This ceremony, combining awards, cultural performances, and leadership transition, underscored the college’s commitment to talent cultivation, fostering communication and continuity between faculty and students, and inspiring all to embrace future learning and work with enthusiasm, contributing to both the college’s growth and personal development.

On May 10, 2024, the Internship Orientation Session for the Class of 2022 students of the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering was successfully held in the lecture hall on the third floor of the university.

To further promote the smooth implementation of the comprehensive apprenticeship training for the Class of 2022, the school organized two internship orientation sessions at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on the same day. All leaders of the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, counselors of the Class of 2022, program directors, laboratory heads, and several faculty representatives attended the event. The session was hosted by Ren Ye, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch of the School.

At the beginning of the meeting, Associate Dean Zhang Dong delivered a keynote speech. Starting with relevant documents issued by the Ministry of Education, he combined real-world insights from program development and enterprise visits to analyze current industry trends in manufacturing and the future employment prospects for students. Dean Zhang emphasized that internships are not only a vital path for students to put theory into practice but also a key step in enhancing the competitiveness of graduates. He elaborated on the modern apprenticeship system as a model that deepens industry-education integration and strengthens university-enterprise cooperation. This system plays a crucial role in cultivating skilled professionals with hands-on experience and innovative thinking. Dean Zhang provided a thorough and insightful interpretation of the policy background, significance, and core concepts of the modern apprenticeship system, offering a high-level and thought-provoking perspective.