The College of International Education at Shanghai University recently organized an innovation-focused study tour to Suzhou, Jiangsu province, giving international students firsthand look at the Yangtze River Delta's innovation vitality and development momentum.

The group visited the Shanghai University Innovation Center in Suzhou, the Suzhou Industrial Park Artificial Intelligence Exhibition Center, and the Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center. These visits provided valuable insights into the region’s innovation ecosystem and highlighted the university's growing role in industry-education collaboration.

A staff member at business center introduced the center's organizational structure, development background, and key outcomes. Focusing on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and new materials, the innovation center has successfully incubated several high-tech projects and received multiple awards for its outstanding achievements in industry-academia-research integration.

The students observed real-world applications of advanced technologies like intelligent robotics and digital twin systems. These experiences allowed them to see how technological innovation drives industrial upgrading, explore practical cases of AI-empowered smart city development, and gain a comprehensive understanding of Suzhou Industrial Park's international business environment.

Tuguldur Arslan, an international student from the School of Economics, said that the visit bridged theoretical discussions on innovation and entrepreneurship with real-world industrial applications, offering them an opportunity to access high-quality resources and explore practical innovation pathways.

Source: Official WeChat account of SHU College of International Education (ID: "StudyatSHU")