With winter approaching, Sun Yat-sen University buzzed with growing enthusiasm as its annual sports day kicked off on November 9—a grand celebration of youth that gathered thousands of students, faculty and staff in a striking display of athleticism.The event opened with a dynamic parade, where each contingent showcased their mottos through creative formations and colorful displays, setting th...
Marwa, a 20-year-old girl from Comoros, has embarked on her medical journey at the School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU). For her, stepping onto the wide and beautiful campus is more than the beginning of her own studies—it is also the continuation of a family legacy.Her father, Dr. Msa Mliva, after finishing his undergraduate studies in 1989, realized that his home country lacked ...
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is one of China’s most cherished traditional festivals, symbolizing reunion, harmony, and gratitude. Falling on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, it’s a special time for families and friends to gather under what’s traditionally believed to be the year’s fullest and brightest moon.The moon remains the festival’s central symbol, linked for tho...
The original musical Xia’s Legacy premiered at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) on September 10, coinciding with the 41st Teachers’ Day. The production pays tribute to Professor Shuzhang Xia—a pioneer of public administration in China—and tells the remarkable story of his life alongside his wife, Shujun Wang.Professor Xia, considered as the founder of contemporary Chinese public administration...
As the 2025 academic year kick-starts, nearly 170 fresh international students embark on their academic and cultural journeys here at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU).Why are international students choosing SYSU? What impressions do they have of Guangdong and life in China? Their stories shed light on the motivations and expectations driving this new chapter of cross-cultural exchange.Lilit, a stu...
The 2025 International Summer Program at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) came to a close this August on the university’s South Campus in Guangzhou. With a focus on “China’s Economic Frontiers” and “Chinese Culture,” the program welcomed 38 students from 12 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macao. The experience offered participants fresh insights into contemporary China and str...
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