On the afternoon of August 16, the school held an online lecture on the 2024-2025 academic year and the joint doctoral program of the University of Paris Sacre, France。Mr. Song Jianfei and Mr. Wu Dongxia from the School of Mechanical Engineering who stayed in France and returned to China are invited to share the guests, as well as Ms. Han Xinyi, a graduate student of refrigeration and cryogenic engineering in 2019, and Ms. Zhang Haoyan, a graduate student in 2020 who studied in France，In the 2024-2025 academic year, the joint doctoral program with the University of Paris Saceray in France will recommend more than 50 student candidates, Chinese tutors and postgraduate teaching secretaries to attend the conference，It consists of six schools: School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Management, School of Economics, School of Biotechnology and Food Science, School of Law, and School of Accounting。The meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Chen Aiqiang, deputy director of the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Thermal Energy and Power Engineering and deputy director of the Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Refrigeration Technology。

At the meeting, Zong Yi, director of the Graduate Department, explained the policy of the joint training program, emphasizing that the joint doctoral program with the University of Paris Saceray in France is a powerful measure to further promote the internationalization development strategy of our university, and an important exploration to promote high-level talent training and strengthen international cooperation and exchange。In particular, she explained the importance of communicating with French tutors and giving full play to the role of Chinese tutors。

Professor Song Jianfei combined the specific requirements of the website of China Scholarship Council, the official website of the University of Paris Saceray and the ADUM application platform，The general introduction is made on the preparation of application materials, contact with tutors, search for research projects, online registration, submission of materials, key time nodes and so on，It also emphasizes the problems and solutions that need attention in the process of project application。Ms. Wu shared her career experiences and insights based on her own experiences, with special emphasis on the positive impact of joint training programs on personal growth, cross-cultural communication skills, and scientific research and innovation。Han Xinyi and Zhang Haoyan shared their valuable experiences in learning environment, research project participation, life adaptation skills and personal academic growth in France。In the interactive session, the participating teachers and students had in-depth interaction and exchanges around the hot issues of application。

This seminar provided comprehensive and multi-angle program introduction and study abroad guidance for student candidates of the joint doctoral program, helping them to plan their future academic path more clearly, and laying the foundation for smooth application for the joint doctoral program。In the future, the University will continue to do a good job in promoting the joint training of doctoral programs, and make positive contributions to training high-level innovative talents with an international vision。(Reviewer: Zong Yi)