Shenzhen Ocean University to cultivate top ocean professionals
China DailyTwenty-three domestic and international academics have expressed interest in joining Shenzhen Ocean University, which will begin admitting students once the campus construction is completed in 2025, according to Lin Jian, head of the preparatory team for SOU. Lin, who has dedicated over 30 years to ocean research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States, said the new university aims to nurture top-tier professionals in ocean-related fields, foster strong collaborations with leading enterprises in this domain, and propel Shenzhen's ocean economy towards significant advancements. Located in Baguang in Dapeng New Area, the SOU construction project was approved by Shenzhen in 2022, with its preparation headed by the Southern University of Science and Technology. Shenzhen aims to establish itself as a global ocean hub, as outlined in a 2019 national guideline to support Shenzhen in creating a pilot demonstration area reflecting socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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