Taizhou University officially launched its 2026 Summer Social Practice Campaign at the Jiaojiang campus in the afternoon of 3 July. The ceremony was attended by Xiang Fengri, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Taizhou University Committee, and Cai Haijiang, Member of the CPC Taizhou University Committee and Head of the Publicity Department. Also present were Yang Qifu, Head of the Student Affairs Department, Miao Ming’an, Vice Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship, secretaries of Communist Youth League Committees (CYLC) from various schools on Jiaojiang Campus, and student team representatives. The event was presided over by Pan Yao, Secretary of the Taizhou University CYLC.

Flag presentation ceremony

Delivering the keynote mobilization speech, Mr. Xiang Fengri commended the university’s achievements in social outreach over the past year. He praised field teams for immersing themselves in rural communities, local neighborhoods, and businesses to carry out research and deliver meaningful, compassionate outcomes. For this year’s expedition, he laid out three key priorities: first, to remain goal-oriented and proactive by aligning projects with societal needs and personal interests, and striving to make contributions to regional development; second, to stay grounded in the grassroots, applying academic expertise to improve public livelihoods and local governance; and third, to foster teamwork and strive for excellence through strict discipline and collective effort. He stressed that personal safety must remain the top priority throughout the campaign, urging all participants to strictly follow safety protocols.

Presentation of the 2025 Outstanding Organisational Awards

During the ceremony, Mr. Cai Haijiang presented the 2025 Outstanding Organizational Awards to the School of Humanities, the Business School (Taizhou Microfinance School), the School of Life Sciences, and the School of Art and Design. Student representatives Mao Runying from the Business School and Li Chenyu from the School of Art and Design shared insights from their respective research initiatives in cultural-tourism integration and digital-driven community support. A flag-presentation ceremony followed, with team representatives stepping forward to receive their expedition banners. The event concluded with training sessions organized by the Publicity Department and the CYLC, covering field safety, research report writing, and media reporting.

Experience sharing by outstanding social practice teams

Centred around the theme of “contribution of youth to national modernization” and aligning with the needs of regional socio-economic development, this year’s campaign combines targeted initiatives with broad public outreach across Zhejiang province and the city of Taizhou. A total of 97 dedicated teams comprising nearly 1,000 students and staff have been mobilized for specialized summer projects, while thousands more are taking part in nationwide grassroots programs in their hometowns. Stepping beyond the campus gates, these young volunteers aim to observe society through a fresh lens, applying their professional skills to serve local communities.