During the meeting, Xiao Guizhi gave a general introduction on the latest work of the department as well as the status of the discipline construction, student training, and recent achievements in scientific research.
Deng Yi and Ji Shengjian, deputy chairs of the Department of Biology and Hou Shengtao, director of Global Engagement and professor of biology then successively reported on the conditions and progress of undergraduate and graduate teaching and training, scientific research and international cooperation.
After hearing the reports, the members of the advisory board agreed that in less than five years after its establishment, the Department of Biology had achieved good results in all aspects and has shown strong momentum of development. They encouraged the Department of Biology to continue to strengthen students teaching and training, and to accelerate the construction of scientific research teams as well as focus on expanding international academic exchanges. Subsequently, on the topics of opportunities and challenges facing the future development of the Department of Biology, the members of the committee held in-depth discussions.
At the end of the meeting, members of the advisory committee put forward constructive suggestions relating to teaching, scientific research, development, and faculty building. This meeting clarified the train of thought for the next phase of the development of the Department of Biology and had an important guiding significance for the department to speed up the construction of first-class disciplines.
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