Global experts gather at DKU for 2026 Duke International Forum
Scholars, policymakers and industry leaders gathered March 13 at DKU for the 2026 Duke International Forum to discuss ecosystem resilience, biodiversity
conservation, sustainable development and investment for resilience.
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DKU Kunqu Festival explores spaces and voices of Kunqu
The third DKU Kunqu Festival, held March 6-7, brought together performers, scholars, students and community participants to explore this year’s theme, “Spaces
and Voices of Kunqu.”
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Professors reflect on the jobs that shaped them
“Before DKU: The Surprising Jobs of Your Professors” was a panel at DKU that invited faculty members to reflect on the work they did before entering academia.
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From understanding the world to changing it
Duke Kunshan University’s Division of Social Sciences is fostering interdisciplinary learning and cross-cultural exchange by encouraging students to connect
classroom discussions with real-world challenges. Through courses and research in areas such as behavioral science, political economy and global health,
students work closely with faculty to explore issues ranging from public health and aging to environmental sustainability and international development. Faculty
members said DKU’s multicultural environment and emphasis on collaborative research help students develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed
to address complex global issues.
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From DKU lab to startup: Tracking audio with hidden watermarks
Three Duke Kunshan University alumni have launched OfSpectrum, a California-based startup developing hidden audio watermarking technology to help protect
copyrights and trace AI-generated content. Founded by Class of 2022 graduate Yechen Wang and his teammates, the company uses AI and psychoacoustics to embed
inaudible but trackable information into audio files, allowing creators and companies to identify ownership even after editing or compression. The founders said
their interdisciplinary education and research experience at DKU helped prepare them to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, technology development and
the rapidly evolving AI industry.
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DKU research reveals new climate change impact on extreme weather
Researchers from Duke Kunshan University and Peking University report in a study published in Geophysical Research Letters that variability in the Southern
Annular Mode (SAM) — a key Southern Hemisphere circulation pattern — has intensified over the past 80 years and is expected to strengthen further under climate
change. The study links these changes to more frequent and severe extreme weather events, including heatwaves and heavy rainfall in regions such as Australia,
South America, and Antarctica. It also highlights undergraduate involvement from DKU Class of 2025 graduate Zhang Yuandong, who helped build a large-scale
climate data pipeline integrating over 27,000 weather stations.
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Humans of DKU exhibition at HUM space
The Humans of DKU Exhibition opened on March 19, 2026, at HUM Space (AB1075A), welcoming around 100 attendees—making it one of the HRC’s most highly attended
events to date. Curated by Yesuidari Amarbayasgalan, Beck Yerbol, and Avidikhuu Altangerel, the exhibition featured 30 personal stories paired with portraits,
capturing the layered experiences of students, staff, and faculty.
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Wu cultural heritage at the margins: Intermedial representations of Suzhou culture
On the afternoon of March 6, the Library East Foyer at DKU came alive with the energy of researchers, students, and cultural enthusiasts gathered for the
opening event of the Wu Cultural Heritage at the Margins: Voices, Visuals, and the Visceral. Organized by the DKU Wu Culture Research Group, it brought together
six research projects centered on the living heritage of Wu culture and the Suzhou region.
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Exhibition | A mirror to the sky: Understanding and preventing bird collisions
Exhibition | Rainforest Weft
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Exhibition | Thrive Through Resilience
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Exhibition | Thresholds and Threads
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