昆明理工大学 Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Innovation and Development Conference
Kunming, China – September 1, 2024
Kunming理工大学, one of China’s premier academic institutions, commemorated its 70th anniversary with a grand Innovation and Development Conference on September 1. The event, held at the university’s main campus, brought together distinguished guests, alumni from home and abroad, and representatives of faculty and students to celebrate this significant milestone.
A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence
Established on September 1, 1954, as Kunming Institute of Technology, the university was the first multi-disciplinary engineering college in southwest China with a focus on non-ferrous metallurgy and mining. Renamed to Kunming理工大学 in 1995, it merged with Yunnan University of Technology in 1999 to form the new Kunming理工大学.
Over the past seven decades, Kunming理工大学 has been deeply rooted in the development of Yunnan province, aligning its growth with the socio-economic progress of the region. The university has steadfastly maintained its traditional strengths in non-ferrous metals, including冶金工程, geological resources and engineering, materials science and engineering, and environmental science and engineering. Additionally, it has expanded into the biomedical and healthcare sectors, encompassing biology, clinical medicine, pharmacy, and food science and engineering.
Pioneering Contributions and Achievements
Kunming理工大学 has been a beacon of innovation, producing a multitude of celebrated scientists and groundbreaking technological advancements. Professor Qu Weide’s pioneering impact shock absorption principle was instrumental in the development of China’s first artificial satellite. Professor Li Menggeng’s invention of the electric thermal continuous crystallization machine for lead-bismuth removal from crude tin was hailed as the greatest invention in tin metallurgy in the 20th century by the Western metallurgical community. Professor Liu Beichen’s invention of the world’s first inverted arch steel cable bridge stands as a testament to the university’s innovative spirit.
The university’s contributions extend to the global stage with inventions such as the world-leading internal heat multi-stage continuous vacuum distillation metal separation technology, the large-scale, continuous, and automated microwave metallurgical reaction device, and the top-blown smelting-flash smelting-self-heating smelting three-furnace system nickel smelting innovation technology. Its advancements in vacuum distillation technology for complex tin alloys and the vacuum gasification separation technology for precious metal alloys have elevated the global standards of metal refining.
A Hub of Excellence and Leadership
Today, Kunming理工大学 stands as a comprehensive university with a focus on engineering and science, characterized by its distinct industry and regional features. It is the largest and most comprehensive university in Yunnan province, playing a pivotal role in the non-ferrous metals industry and regional socio-economic development.
During the conference, Wang Yunfei, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, commended Kunming理工大学 as the vanguard and leader among provincial universities. He noted that the university’s contributions to the province and the nation are unparalleled.
Ge Honglin, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, read a congratulatory letter from the association. The letter highlighted the university’s significant role in training outstanding talent for the country and the non-ferrous metals industry over the past 70 years.
Feng Xiating, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Northeast University, spoke of the deep historical ties and friendship between Northeast University and Kunming理工大学. Despite being geographically distant, both universities have achieved remarkable success and continue to contribute to the nation’s development.
Looking Forward to the Future
As Kunming理工大学 celebrates its 70th anniversary, it looks forward to continuing its legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership. The conference served as a platform to reflect on past achievements and chart a course for future development, ensuring that the university remains at the forefront of academic and technological advancements.
The 70th anniversary celebration was not just a moment to honor the past but also an opportunity to envision a future where Kunming理工大学 continues to play a crucial role in shaping the socio-economic landscape of Yunnan province and beyond.
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