In an ambitious move to bolster multi-level, diverse, and holistic collaboration between universities and enterprises, CDUT has taken a significant step forward. It is keen on forging a path toward the innovative synergy of international cooperation among enterprises, universities, and research institutes, aiming to amplify its contribution to the national blueprint. This initiative was marked by the recent signing ceremony of a landmark cooperation agreement with CNPC Greatwall Drilling Co., Ltd. (GWDC) in Beijing. The event saw the presence of illustrious figures such as Liu Qingyou, Secretary of the Party Committee at CDUT, and Xu Qiang, President, alongside GWDC's prominent leadership, including Liu Guangmu, Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director, Zhou Feng, General Manager, and Luo Kai, Deputy General Manager. Representatives from key departments of both parties were also present.

Signing Ceremony

Liu Qingyou, on behalf of CDUT, extended heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support from GWDC, articulating a visionary blueprint for an enriched collaboration between universities and enterprises.

Liu Qingyou Delivers a Speech

Highlighting CDUT's distinctive edge in its academic disciplines, he seized upon the "double world-class" project as a pivotal springboard for attracting stellar and elite talent. This project has spurred the refinement of research methodologies, the invigoration of structured scientific inquiries, propelling the institution towards brisk advancement.

Liu underscored the importance of fortifying ties with GWDC, with an emphasis on addressing specific challenges and demands. This approach is poised to foster groundbreaking, original scientific innovations and tackle substantial engineering quandaries. He advocated for intensified efforts in nurturing elite engineering and technological talents through collaborative training programs and the establishment of joint cultivation bases. This strategy aims to augment students' practical skills, molding an array of high-caliber professionals to underpin the industry's premium development trajectory. Moreover, embarking on international collaborative endeavors stands to bolster mutual growth, elevate global standing, and collectively contribute towards the realization of a uniquely Chinese path to modernization.

Xu Qiang, on behalf of CDUT, outlined a vision for an expanded partnership, highlighting a keen interest in enhancing the realms of scientific inquiry and the international cultivation of talent, thereby carving out expansive vistas for development.

Xu Qiang Delivers a Speech

He elaborated on CDUT's pronounced disciplinary strengths and the robustness of its faculty, which is squarely focused on the cutting edge of technology, particularly in the sectors of oil and natural gas exploration and development. This focus aligns with the national strategy for oil and gas security. There's a vigorous effort to foster collaborations with prestigious universities worldwide, aiming to elevate the caliber of international talent development and establish a global, leading-edge innovation ecosystem for nurturing talent.

Xu emphasized the significant synergy between the research domains of CDUT and GWDC, urging a strategy of leveraging mutual strengths for shared resources, complementary benefits, and a win-win relationship. He advocated for a deeper integration between universities and enterprises in nurturing talent, aimed at facilitating a seamless fusion of the innovation, industrial, and talent pipelines. Furthermore, he called for the consolidation of scientific and innovative resources to advance the fusion of industry and education, thereby unleashing a new dynamism and serving the high-quality growth agenda.

Liu Guangmu extended a warm welcome to CDUT's delegation and offered heartfelt congratulations on the fruition of the cooperation agreement.

Liu Guangmu Delivers a Speech

He articulated that CDUT boasts formidable comprehensive capabilities, emphasizing that intensifying collaborations between universities and enterprises represents a strategic initiative tailored for the new era, designed to foster symbiotic advantages and mutual prosperity. He delineated three aspirations:

Firstly, to propel communication and interaction to unprecedented heights. This agreement's signing serves as a pivotal juncture, aiming to solidify the cooperative framework between both parties, enhance dialogue across all fronts, and forge a more intimate bond of collaboration between universities and enterprises;

Secondly, to advance the deepening of collaborative efforts to a new zenith. By uniting forces to surmount pivotal "Stranglehold" technologies, there's a concerted drive to hasten the emergence of innovative productive forces, collectively crafting an exemplar for the seamless convergence of enterprises, academia, research, and end-user engagement;

Thirdly, to boost shared advancement to a new stage. Through a concerted effort to foster an optimal cooperative ambiance, there's an ambition to significantly broaden the spectrum of collaborative achievements, ensuring a tandem trajectory towards superior quality development.

Xu Qiang and Zhou Feng represented both parties in signing the cooperation agreement, with Liu Qingyou and Liu Guangmu witnessing the signing ceremony.

Signing Ceremony

Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership is poised to span an array of collaborative domains, including inter-institutional exchanges, talent development, joint research initiatives, cultural dialogue, and innovation in technology. This comprehensive cooperation is designed to elevate the standards of international collaboration across the spectrum of academia, research, and industry innovation. By mutually empowering each other, both parties aspire to foster a symbiotic ecosystem conducive to shared success. This strategic alliance marks the beginning of an exciting new era, one that promises to significantly bolster the profile of CDUT as a premier institution replete with unique strengths, while simultaneously catalyzing the swift ascendancy of GWDC. Together, they are set to author a new narrative in the pursuit of excellence and rapid progression.