A cross-disciplinary training camp themed on sustainable development was hosted in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu province, from Aug 11 to 18 by the organizing committee of the Nanjing Peace Forum and Global Learning Center of Tsinghua University's School of Social Sciences.
Over 20 outstanding young scholars hailing from top universities, such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Chicago, Tsinghua University, and Nanjing University, participated in fieldwork and research revolving around three topics – creating urban cultural brands and international promotion, youth peace initiatives, and urban ecosystems.
During the eight-day training camp, students delved into various aspects of Nanjing's urban culture and sustainable development. They explored destinations like the Nanjing World Literature Salon, Nanjing Imperial Examination Museum of China, Oriental Metropolitan Museum, and Deji Art Museum. They learned about how urban cultural images and brands can contribute to a city's sustainable growth.
The young scholars also engaged with demonstration areas for urban renewal and rural development and participated in lectures and discussions with experts from the School of Architecture at Southeast University and local intangible cultural heritage inheritors.
In addition, they provided suggestions for the upcoming "Nanjing Week" in Boston, the United States. "Nanjing's urban culture is a treasure trove. I spent a year studying in China and still can't fully grasp the depth of Nanjing's history and culture. I'm excited to witness its cultural showcase in the US," said a doctoral student from McGill University who had given himself the Chinese name Wu Xiaomai.
