The inaugural ceremony of the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) Alumni Association (Beijing) was recently held in Beijing.

Ling ZHANG, University Council Vice-Chairperson and Executive Vice President of the Alumni Association, attended the ceremony.

In his remarks, he spoke about the aims of establishing the Alumni Association (Beijing) and discussed the development of SUSTech in recent years.

He encouraged the alumni to uphold the spirit of the University, seize opportunities, broaden their horizons, and embark on a new journey of academic and career development.

He asked that the alumni continue to care for and support their alma mater, provide suggestions and contribute to the development of the Alumni Association (SUSTechAA) and the University, especially the Alumni Association (Beijing), and jointly write a new chapter in its growth.

Jun GENG, Director of the Office of Communications and Development, Secretary-General of the Education Foundation, and Secretary-General of the Alumni Association, briefly introduced the current state of affairs of the SUSTechAA and the steps taken to establish the Alumni Association (Beijing).

She said that the SUSTechAA would continue to serve and support the alumni, improve the diversified alumni service platform, strengthen the relationship between alumni and the University, and provide a broader platform for cooperation and exchange for alumni in Beijing.

Ziang GAO, President of the Alumni Association (Beijing), reported on the work plan for 2023-2024. He added that he would work hand in hand with alumni in Beijing to build the association into a leading and cohesive branch.

After the ceremony, the alumni in attendance visited the Olympic Forest Park.

The Alumni Association (Beijing) is the sixth regional alumni association established by SUSTechAA after the alumni associations in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and the United States.