On the morning of January 22, 2026, a delegation from the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS) visited Haaenclean Group for an in-depth exchange. Representing the university, Fabien PFAENDER, French Dean of UTSEUS, officially appointed Liu Feng, President of Haaenclean Group, as a member of the UTSEUS Joint Management Committee, marking a new stage in cooperation between industry, academia, and research. Participants in the meeting included He Zhuoheng, Vice Dean of UTSEUS; Professor Xie Haihua; Zhao Ling, Laboratory Director; Cheng Yanyan, Head of Corporate Relations; as well as senior executives from Haaenclean Group, including Shu Shijun, General Manager; Zhang Jiahui, Director of the Product Center of the Digital Company; and Zhou Xugui, Manager of the Digital Center.

On the evening of January 21, 2026, the first Joint Management Committee meeting of the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS) in 2026 was held at Baoshan Campus. Attendees included Yu Xuemei, Vice President of Shanghai University; Christophe COLLET, President of the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT); Claire ROSSI, President of the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC); Ghislain MONTAVON, President of the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM); Liu Jianyong, Party Secretary of UTSEUS; Wang Yong, Executive Dean; Fabien PFAENDER, French Dean; Vice Deans Wang Ling and He Zhuoheng; Sui Pingping, Head of Student Affairs; and Laure MINASSIAN, French Vice Dean. Participants gathered both online and offline, bridging distance to strengthen Sino-French consensus and jointly discuss the School’s development strategy.

On the afternoon of January 15, 2026, Ma Yansheng, former Minister-Counselor for Education at the Chinese Embassy in France, Vice President of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Education and Cultural Counselor at the Chinese Mission to the European Union, and Deputy Permanent Representative of China to UNESCO, visited the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS). The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including Sino-French cooperation in engineering education and the cultivation of internationally oriented talent. The meeting was attended by Liu Jianyong, Party Secretary of UTSEUS; Huang Pei, Deputy Director of the Office of International Cooperation under the International Department; He Zhuoheng, Vice Dean of UTSEUS; and Wang Wei, President of the East-West International Education Group, among others.

Amid the accelerating wave of digital transformation, the deep integration of education and industry has become a key driver of urban development. On January 15, 2026, Fabien PFAENDER, French Dean of the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS), and Vice Dean He Zhuoheng led a delegation to visit the Shanghai Modern Service Industry Federation. They were accompanied by Cheng Yanyan, Head of Corporate Relations, and Zhao Ling, Laboratory Director. The UTSEUS delegation held in-depth discussions with Xu Yuncheng, Director of the Federation’s Big Data Center, and her team. Also present at the meeting were Wang Qinqin, Project Manager at the Center, Chen Yuezheng, Digital Service Officer at the Digital Public Service Station (Modern Service Industry), and Liu Ruize, Enterprise Service Specialist at the Center.

On the afternoon of November 8, applause first filled Room 206 of the Sino-European University of Technology building, where the themed talk “Oui Talk: UTSEUS Alumni Speak” opened with an introduction by Wu Xinqiao, a 2023 Information Engineering student. Half an hour later, the atmosphere continued to build in Room 406, where the “Oui Talk: UTSEUS Alumni Connections” exchange session began warmly under the moderation of Guo Kehui, a 2022 Information Engineering student, and Chen Siyu, a 2023 Information Engineering student. More than 60 current students and over 30 alumni from the Classes of 2005 to 2021 gathered together, with golden ginkgo trees as their backdrop and shared experience as their sail, to write another chapter in the 20-year story of inheritance and growth at the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS).

On November 8, 2025, the Sino-European University of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS) grandly held its 20th Anniversary Celebration Conference. Centered on the theme “Twenty Years of Craftsmanship · Bridging China and Europe · Shaping an Intelligent Future,” the event reflected on UTSEUS’ two decades of development and highlighted the remarkable achievements of Sino-French cooperation in engineering education. Representatives from 16 partner organizations were invited to attend, joining UTSEUS in looking ahead and opening a new chapter of collaboration.

On May 16th, Duan Kaiyao, a 2008 alumnus majoring in Materials Science from UTSEUS, returned to campus to deliver a talk titled "Systems Thinking, Cross-Disciplinary Practice: The 'Confidence' of a UTSEUS Graduate."

On March 28, 2025, UTSEUS successfully organized a corporate salon event, featuring the Dean's Innovation Forum as its centerpiece. The event fostered in-depth discussions on topics including AI technology and engineering innovation, the cultivation of internationally-minded talent, and perspectives on innovation standards from an investment viewpoint. The salon brought together experts from academia, industry, and investment to explore pathways for developing future engineers and building an innovative ecosystem.

On March 28, 2025, the UTSEUS successfully held the closing and awards ceremony for the 5th Student Innovation Competition "Integrate in Learning, Insight in Innovation" at the Shanghai University Engineering Training Center. The competition was jointly organized by UTSEUS, Eaton (China) Investment Co., Ltd., and the Shanghai University Engineering Training Center.

On January 9, 2025, the Second Joint Management Committee Meeting of UTSEUS in 2024 was held on Baoshan Campus. Attendees included Ms. Yu Xuemei, Vice President of Shanghai University; Professor Christophe COLLET, President of the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT); Professor Claire ROSSI, President of the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC); Professor Ghislain MONTAVON, President of the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM); Mr. Cui Wei, Deputy Director of the International Office and Director of International Cooperation, Shanghai University; Mr. Chu Guizhong, Director of the Finance Department; Ms. Yang Xinxin, Director of the Academic Affairs Office; Mr. Liu Jianyong, deputy secretary of CCP of UTSEUS; Professor Wang Yong, Executive Dean of UTSEUS; Professor Fabien PFAENDER, French Dean of UTSEUS; and other members of the UTSEUS leadership team.