On July 7th, the opening ceremony of the Smart City module of the 2025 SDG Global Summer School at Zhejiang University was held in the Multimedia Hall of the International Campus,  Zhejiang University. This module offered by the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI), which brings together over 20 students from renowned universities worldwide, including University College London, Cornell University, the National University of Singapore, Zhejiang University, and Northwestern Polytechnical University.During the ceremony, Professor Qu Haidong, Vice Dean of the International Campus, Zhejiang University, Professor Lee Der-Horng, Dean of ZJUI, Professor Ma Hao, Vice Dean of ZJUI, Associate Professor Yang Liangjing, module faculty representative, and Jin Zhe, student representative delivered speeches respectively. The ceremony was hosted by Professor Wang Hongwei, Vice Dean of ZJUI.

The ceremony highlighted that the Smart City module is a key component of Zhejiang University’s “A Global ZJU for Social Good”（Z4G） sustainable development plan. It aims to cultivate interdisciplinary skills and a global perspective among students, encouraging youth participation and practical engagement in advancing 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 14-day program focuses on two main themes, "Intelligent Internet of Things & Intelligent Service Robotics" and "Intelligent Transportation & Smart Mobility". The program incorporates courses, group discussions, field trip, and cultural activities. These elements are designed to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of smart city development and its strategic role in sustainability and contribute fresh insights to the development of future cities and global sustainability challenges.

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