On September 23, the first lesson for the 2026 postgraduate freshmen of the College of Marine Science and Engineering was successfully held in the lecture hall of the Taishan Research Building. Feng Daolun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Dean of the College; Dong Chaoqun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Chao Zhiming, Vice Dean; Zeng Ji from the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; counselors Xu Ling and Gao Rui, together with all 2026 postgraduate freshmen, attended the event.
At the beginning of the lesson, Dean Feng Daolun extended a warm welcome to all new students. He gave a detailed introduction to the college’s research areas, research platforms and research teams, helping freshmen quickly gain an overview of the college’s education and research and form a general understanding of postgraduate studies.
In the round-table interview session themed “An Appointment with the Ocean”, the guests shared valuable experience from different perspectives. Dean Feng Daolun talked about research innovation and academic ethics. He encouraged students to pursue innovation boldly while always keeping academic integrity in mind and abiding by the bottom line of research ethics. Vice Dean Chao Zhiming focused on the exploration and practice of young researchers. He guided students to treat confusion and setbacks on the research path rationally, adjust their mindset in a timely manner, and sharpen their research capabilities through hands-on practice. Teacher Zeng Ji, taking the mission of building a powerful marine nation as the context, shared his research experience and urged students to foster a strong sense of patriotism, uphold the original aspiration of serving the nation through research, and integrate their academic aspirations into the development of national marine undertakings.
Sun Siyu, a postgraduate representative from the Marine Materials Division, offered practical advice for freshmen to adapt to postgraduate life from a student’s perspective.
At the end of the session, Dean Feng Daolun delivered earnest expectations to all 2026 postgraduate freshmen. He hoped that the students would keep teachers’ advice in mind, abide by academic norms, dare to explore and practice, embrace the ideal of serving the country, devote themselves to research in marine science and engineering, cherish their youth, and embark on their own journey toward the blue ocean.
As time moves forward, the postgraduate journey begins. The College of Marine Science and Engineering consistently fulfills the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education. It guides postgraduate freshmen to align their learning and research with the demands of building a powerful marine nation, contributing youthful wisdom and strength to the long-term development of China’s marine and shipping industries.
Figure 1 Dean Feng Daolun Introduces the Overview of the College
Figure 2 Round-table Discussion：An Appointment with the Ocean
Figure 3 Scene of the First Lesson for 2026 Postgraduate Freshmen
