DKU faculty recognized by Duke for advancing climate and sustainability teaching
Two DKU faculty members - Renee Richer, associate professor of biology, and Charles Chang, assistant professor of
environmental and urban studies - were recognized by Duke University for completing the 2024-25 Climate and
Sustainability Teaching (CAST) Fellows program and contributing to the Duke Climate Commitment.
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DKU professor receives Clare Hall Visiting Fellowship at Cambridge
Bing Luo, assistant professor of data and computational science at DKU, has received a Clare Hall Visiting Fellowship at
the University of Cambridge.
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DKU receives dual LEED certifications, a first on the Chinese mainland
DKU has become the first institution on the Chinese mainland to earn dual Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) certifications for both building design and construction as well as operations and maintenance, marking a
milestone in sustainable campus development.
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DKU student wins first place at global photo competition
A DKU undergraduate won first place in an international competition marking the 50th anniversary of the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES. Winners were announced Nov. 24 at the
opening ceremony of the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES, or CoP20, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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DKU opens astronomical observatory
DKU opened its astronomical observatory on Oct. 29, creating a new space for academic exploration and student
engagement.
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Asian liberal arts leaders explore new interdisciplinary models at DKU gathering
Leaders from liberal arts universities across Asia gathered at DKU for the Annual Presidents' Forum of the Alliance of
Asian Liberal Arts Universities, where speakers called for new interdisciplinary models to address global challenges
such as climate change, public health and artificial intelligence.
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UN communications chief tells DKU students to seek jobs with purpose
Melissa Fleming, the United Nations under-secretary-general for global communications, encouraged DKU students to pursue
"jobs with purpose" and to develop human-centered storytelling skills to counter misinformation.
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29 pairs matched as DKU Host Family Program opens its 2025 chapter
DKU launched the 2025 Host Family Program, bringing together local families from Kunshan and Suzhou and international
students for their first in-person meeting. After resuming in 2024 following a four-year pause, the program continued to
grow this year, with 29 matches formed among applicants representing 11 countries.
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Young Suzhou musicians join DKU performers for collaborative concert
Young musicians from Suzhou performed alongside DKU musicians in a "Through Time with Music" concert featuring nearly 50
performers and a repertoire ranging from Beethoven and Paganini to Tchaikovsky and themes from "Harry Potter" and
"Pirates of the Caribbean."
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Teaching and learning in changing classrooms
DKU hosted its seventh annual Teaching and Learning Showcase, bringing together faculty, students and visiting educators
to explore how generational change, cultural differences and rapidly evolving learning technologies are reshaping the
classroom.
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Parents get a closer look at DKU during Family Weekend
DKU hosted its annual Family Weekend, welcoming more than 300 parents from around the world to learn more about their
children's academic and campus experiences. Over two days, parents toured classrooms, met faculty and students, and
gained a closer look at campus life.
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DKU symposium highlights implementation science and real-world impact
On Nov. 9, DKU hosted the international symposium "Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Impact," focused on
implementation science. The event brought together five leading scholars in the field for keynote addresses and in-depth
discussions.
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CREATInG initiative concludes regulatory training, supporting global IVD market access
The inaugural Regulatory Functional Training, a core module of the CREATInG Initiative (China Regulatory Excellence and
Training for In-vitro Diagnostics Global Initiative), concluded at DKU from Nov. 10 to 12. The event marked the
initiative's third major activity, following an international roundtable and an executive workshop.
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The 2025 global health winter camp concludes
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, DKU's Global Health Master's Program hosted the "Global Health Innovation for Impact: From Idea
to Scale" winter camp. The three-day program brought together leading scholars and industry leaders in global health and
biotechnology. Through lectures, roundtable discussions, site visits and group activities, the camp explored three
modules: moving from problem to innovative solutions, bringing global health innovation to market, and scaling for
sustainability. It provided a platform for knowledge sharing and practical exchange for more than 20 master's and
undergraduate students in global health-related fields.
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Exhibition: Riverbank homes - life on Suzhou's Shantang Street
On Dec. 4, the Humanities Research Center opened Riverbank Homes, an exhibition featuring 50 student photographs of
Suzhou's Shantang Street alongside works by curator Honey Huang. Developed as part of Professor Li Xu's CHINESE 401B
Advanced Chinese - Issues in Modern China (Fall 2025) community-based learning project, in collaboration with Jiawen Cai
and Isaac Zhu from Student Experience, the exhibition explores how the neighborhood balances preservation and change.
About 100 guests attended the opening, which included remarks from Professor Li Xu, HRC co-director Selina Lai
Henderson, Dean Christopher Van Velzer and Shantang Street residents Mr. and Ms. Li.
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Reading in the age of AI: A conversation with Gao Xiqing
On Nov. 13, DKU Library and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations hosted the "Donated Books Appreciation
Ceremony & Conversation with Dr. Gao Xiqing" at the Library Tea House. The event recognized Gao Xiqing and his wife, Ma
Xiaowei, for donating more than 800 volumes from their personal collections and invited the community to discuss the
value of reading in the age of AI.
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Global health symposium examines AI’s role in future health systems
On Nov. 21, DKU’s Global Health Research Center hosted a symposium, “How to Prepare for the AI Era in Global Health?,”
featuring Professor Tien Yin Wong of Tsinghua Medicine. He highlighted major global health challenges, including aging
populations, rising rates of chronic disease and unequal access to care, while noting that although AI holds significant
promise, its real-world implementation remains limited. Drawing on Singapore’s SELENA+ project, he illustrated how AI
can be translated into impactful public health solutions and introduced a Six-P framework to guide the development of an
AI-enabled global health ecosystem. During the panel discussion, Wong and Shixin Xu, assistant professor of mathematics
at DKU, emphasized the importance of maintaining clinical expertise, improving data quality and strengthening
interdisciplinary collaboration.
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The Gardening in Universities workshop, photographed by Ruikang Wang.
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Renowned science fiction author Liu Cixin visited DKU and met with students and members of the Kunshan community.
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DKU leads the standings at the 2025 Sino-Foreign University Cup DKU Leg.
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Autumn colors across the three campuses.
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