SZ University marks 40th anniversary

A ceremony was held yesterday to mark the 40th anniversary of Shenzhen University (SZU). Mayor Qin Weizhong attended the ceremony and conveyed the city government’s warm congratulations. As the first university established in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, SZU was lauded for its pivotal role in the city’s development. Mao Junfa, president of SZU, said at the ceremony that the university is committed to nurturing exceptional talents, driving major technological advancements and addressing real-world challenges. The university will also actively explore a distinctive path to becoming a world-class institution with Chinese characteristics, Mao said. The ceremony also featured speeches from representatives of sister universities, alumni, faculty and students. In celebration of the day, many of the city's landmarks put up decorations and a drone light show was held last night near the university's campus in Nanshan District.

A ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Shenzhen University (SZU) yesterday. Photos courtesy of SZ University except otherwise stated

An inflatable giant duck with a celebrative sign on the campus of SZU.

A drone-formed school badge to mark the anniversary. He Zhiqiao

A drone light show last night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Shenzhen University near its campus in Nanshan District. He Zhiqiao

A landmark building puts up a sign which says: "I love SZU."