Tsinghua Global Summer School (GSS) 2020, Toward a Post-Pandemic World, is going to be held from July 20 to 28, 2020. It offers students a unique interdisciplinary platform to be immersed and inspired.
What can we expect from Tsinghua GSS 2020 ?
1. Academic activities led by 16 Tsinghua departments and institutions, including:
School of Economics and Management
School of Environment
School of Social Sciences
School of Public Policy and Management
Institute of Education
Department of Computer Science and Technology
The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX)
Schwarzman College
Shenzhen International Graduate School
China-Italy Design Innovation Hub
Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center
China-Africa Leadership Development Institute
Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)
Asian Universities Alliance (AUA)
Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR)
Institute for AI International Governance (I-AIIG)
2. Distinguished Speakers (Chronological order)
Professor Xue Lan
Faculty Chair of Tsinghua GSS, Dean of Schwarzman College
Professor Harry Shum (Shen Xiangyang)
Former Executive Vice President at Microsoft Artificial Intelligence and Research Group, Adjunct Professor in the Institute for Advanced Study
Professor Shi Jinghuan
Director, Academic Committee, Institute of Education
Professor Li Jinliang
Dean of Tsinghua GSS, Dean of International Affairs
Professor BAI Chong-En
Dean of School of Economics and Management
Professor Xie Zhenhua
Special Advisor for Climate Change Affairs of China, President of Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICCSD)
Professor Zhang Yaqin
Dean of Institute for AI Industry Research, Former Vice President of Baidu
Professor Peng Kaiping
Dean of School of Social Sciences
Professor Jiang Xiaojuan
Dean of School of Public Policy and Management
More distinguished speakers to be announced...
3. 20-credit-hour program covering diverse topics, including: the economy, education, society, climate change, and leadership. The tailor-made program features both theoretical presentations and innovative and interactive cultural activities. Students who complete the 16-credit hours and fulfill all learning requirements will gain 1 academic credit.
4. Access to MOOC resources. Students have the chance to earn an extra MOOC certificate if they complete the MOOC component of the program.
5. Exciting virtual tours and performances:
Virtual Tour of Tsinghua History Museum and campus
Virtual Tour of Tsinghua Art Museum and Graduating Students Works Exhibition
Virtual Tour of Huawei/Lenovo
Virtual Performance: Chinese Flute Robot Band
6. Full scholarships for eligible students
Join us now in Tsinghua's first virtual summer school: Tsinghua GSS 2020!
Find out more: http://goglobal.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/
E-mail: experiencing-china@tsinghua.edu.cn
Source: Office of International Affairs
Editors: Guo Lili, John Olbrich
