On July 28th, HEU President SONG Yingdong and Vice President HAN Duanfeng conducted an investigation into the construction and development of the Yantai Research Institute. They engaged in detailed discussions with the institute’s leadership team and representatives from the faculty and staff.

President SONG praised the progress made at the Yantai Research Institute and outlined specific requirements for its future development. He emphasized the importance of high-quality talent cultivation, the active and steady promotion of the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and the coordinated development of education, science and technology, and talent. He also stressed the need to address campus security, stability, confidentiality, and development effectively. President SONG aimed to ensure the sustainable development of the institute in areas such as scientific research, talent cultivation, and industry-education integration, supporting the university’s "Double First-Class" initiative.

During the visit, President SONG and his delegation toured several facilities, including the Ship Power System Simulation Center, the Energy Storage Safety School-Enterprise Joint Laboratory, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Laboratory of Deep-Sea Engineering Equipment and Technology, and the Laboratory for Multi-material Laser Precision Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).