On September 10, 2025, Chen Xing, Director of Organizational Development of Ningbo Haitian Machinery Group, President of Haitian University, and General Manager of Zhejiang Haitian Education Technology Co., Ltd., visited the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) to deliver a presentation on the joint “Outstanding Engineer Education and Training Program”. Li Wei, deputy dean of the College for Elite Engineers, Qu Xianghua, secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, and Professor Li Bo, Head of the “Outstanding Engineer Education and Training Program”, attended the event. This presentation aims to deepen university-industry collaboration, advance the cultivation of outstanding engineering talent, and establish a growth pathway combining “campus learning with corporate practice” for students, helping them to accurately meet the high-quality development needs of the manufacturing industry.
At the presentation, President Chen Xing of Haitian Machinery Group comprehensively showcased the group’s leading position in the industry to teachers and students, covering aspects such as the company's development history, business domains, technological innovation, and talent cultivation. He also detailed the collaborative training model, objectives, and distinctive features of the “Outstanding Engineer Education and Training Program”. He emphasized that the program would enable students to gain deep exposure to cutting-edge industry technologies and real-world engineering challenges through corporate internships and project participation, and enhance their ability to solve complex mechanical problems and foster mechanical innovation, facilitating a seamless transition from campus to workplace.
Li Wei, deputy dean of the College for Elite Engineers, shared insightful views with the students present, taking into account the training objectives of the program and the development needs of the industry. He emphasized that the “Outstanding Engineer Education and Training Program” has built a high-quality growth platform for everyone, but this does not mean that every student who enters the program can naturally become a true "excellent engineer". Instead, it is a comprehensive recognition of professional abilities, practical literacy and innovative thinking. He encouraged students to anchor their career compass with passion, emphasizing that every step—from classroom theory to corporate project practice, from solving fundamental technical problems to engaging in cutting-edge R&D—requires them to proactively step outside their comfort zones. By continuously honing their skills and accumulating experience, they can address their weaknesses, keep pace with trends in smart manufacturing and industrial IoT, establish a firm foothold in competition, gradually approach the standards of “outstanding engineers,” and ultimately grow into high-caliber engineering talent that meets the demands of national manufacturing development.
The interactive session was lively, with students engaging in in-depth discussions with corporate leaders on topics such as academic requirements for the joint training program, internship arrangements, and compensation packages. Leaders from both the group and the college addressed students' questions on-site, encouraging them to strengthen their theoretical foundations and actively participate in the university-enterprise collaboration to build a solid foundation for their future career development.
In his concluding remarks, Secretary Qu Xianghua emphasized that the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information has always prioritized the strategy of “serving the manufacturing power”, focusing on the development of new engineering disciplines, and committed to cultivating high-quality engineering professionals who “master theory, excel in practice, and drive innovation.” Through collaborations with renowned enterprises such as Ningbo Haitian Machinery Group, the school will further enhance the quality of talent cultivation, thereby supplying more outstanding engineers to advance the nation's manufacturing sector. The successful hosting of this presentation has provided students with a broader platform and has also opened a new chapter for in-depth exchanges and cooperation between the university and enterprises in areas such as talent cultivation and scientific research cooperation.
