As autumn arrives with its refreshing coolness, a new journey of graduate study begins. To help the 2026 cohort of graduate students gain a clear understanding of academic training requirements and research development directions, and to integrate them quickly into the scholarly atmosphere of the College, the College of Electronic Information and Automation recently held its orientation meeting for 2026 graduate students in Room 316 of Building 11. The meeting provided all-round induction guidance for the new students, covering academic planning, research innovation, daily management and safety education.

At the start of the meeting, Dean Li Jixiang delivered the opening address. On behalf of the College, he extended a sincere welcome to the new students joining the family of the College of Electronic Information and Automation, and briefly introduced the College’s disciplinary strengths, faculty, research platforms and achievements in talent cultivation, giving the students a full picture of the College’s academic foundation and development prospects. In light of current trends in the electronic information industry, Dean Li expressed his earnest expectations for all the new students: he hoped they would stay true to their academic aspirations, uphold a rigorous and pragmatic attitude towards research, and dare to explore and innovate while persevering in overcoming difficulties. He also reminded them to balance academic work and research with physical and mental well-being, set long-term goals, cherish their time in graduate school, and strive to grow into high-calibre, versatile professionals in the field of electronic information.

Dean Li Jixiang delivers the opening address

The orientation meeting in progress

Next, Ms. He Jing focused on the core of graduate studies and provided professional academic guidance for the new students. She gave a detailed interpretation of the training programmes and graduation requirements that the students were most concerned about, and systematically explained the graduate training plans, the College’s course selection system, course exemption and other matters. She also encouraged the new students to build on the distinctive features of the electronic information disciplines, actively deepen their expertise in their chosen fields, consolidate their theoretical foundations and engage enthusiastically in research practice, laying a solid foundation for their subsequent academic research and career development.

Ms. He Jing provides academic guidance

Finally, Zhang Wenyu, counsellor for graduate students, once again extended a warm welcome to all the new students. Drawing on the study and life characteristics of the graduate community, he gave a briefing on daily management, campus life and safety education. He highlighted the importance of disciplinary norms and physical and mental adjustment at the graduate stage, reminding the new students to cultivate self-discipline, a sense of rules and safety awareness. He also encouraged them to adapt quickly to their new role, plan their spare time sensibly, take an active part in the College’s cultural and sporting activities and community building, and proactively build bridges of communication between teachers and students and among classmates, so as to develop themselves and grow steadily in a supportive atmosphere.

Counsellor Zhang Wenyu gives the briefing on daily management and safety education

New graduate students at the meeting

With favourable winds, it is time to set sail; spur the horse onward and press ahead. In the years to come, the new 2026 graduate students of the College are expected to carry their enthusiasm and original aspirations through the long journey of graduate study, developing themselves and refining their skills as they go, and writing a new chapter for students of electronic information with the strength of their youth.