To thoroughly implement the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council regarding employment and entrepreneurship for college graduates, to effectively advance the university's special initiative— "Enterprise Visits, Job Market Expansion, and Employment Promotion" —to achieve tangible results, and to continuously refine the end-to-end service ecosystem encompassing "industry-education integration, collaborative talent cultivation, and targeted employment," the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Shantou University conducted a special "Enterprise Visits, Job Market Expansion, and Employment Promotion" campaign from April 7 to April 10,2026, visiting Shantou Water Affairs Investment Co., Ltd., Xiamen Ruiju Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Jia geng Innovation Laboratory, and CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Through field inspections and symposiums, the school aligned with industry talent demands, expanded channels for university-enterprise cooperation, and established high-quality employment and practical training platforms for students. Participants included Fang Yiwen, Secretary of the School Party Committee; Li Xiaoyan, Deputy Secretary of the School Party Committee; Duan Lianfeng, Director of the Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering; Dong Youming, instructor in the Environmental Engineering program; as well as academic affairs officers and student counselors.

Shantou Water Affairs Investment Co., Ltd.

On April 7, a delegation from the college visited Shantou Water Affairs Investment Co., Ltd. to hold a plaque-awarding ceremony for the internship base and conduct a symposium. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on talent cultivation, internship practices, scientific research collaboration, and joint Party building initiatives. They reached cooperative agreements regarding the development of the internship base, joint talent cultivation programs, and technical collaborative research, and jointly explored the establishment of a scientific and technological expert workstation, as well as joint research on wastewater treatment process optimization and new water quality detection technologies. Building upon this foundation, the university and the enterprise aim to establish a collaborative talent development platform and streamline talent pipelines, thereby opening up new avenues for employment and practical training opportunities for students in the college's environmental and chemical engineering programs. The delegation also conducted an on-site visit to the science popularization exhibition hall, the central control room, and the laboratory of the second phase of the Xinxi Wastewater Treatment Plant, where they learned about the full workflow of wastewater treatment, the operation of intelligent control systems, and practical water quality testing procedures. Fang Yiwen stated that the college will utilize this internship base as a key platform to refine its practical education system, aligning with the actual needs of the industry to continuously enhance the quality of cultivating application-oriented and technically skilled talents.

Xiamen Ruiju Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

On the morning of April 9, a delegation from the college visited Xiamen Ruiju Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Accompanied by Dr. Lan Zhiyuan—chairman of the company and an alumnus of the Department of Chemistry at Shantou University (class of 2009)—the delegation toured the company's exhibition hall, research and development laboratories, and production workshops, gaining detailed insights into the company's developmental history, technological portfolio, core products, and industrialization achievements in the field of biomedical materials. Both parties engaged in in-depth exchanges on key topics, including talent needs, job supply, internship and employment opportunities, industry-university-research collaborative innovation, and the establishment of the "Ruiju Medical Science and Technology Innovation Scholarship." They agreed to advance pragmatic cooperation in areas such as joint talent cultivation, collaborative scientific research projects, co-development of internship bases, and targeted placement of graduates.

Lan Zhiyuan, drawing on his academic experience at Shantou University and his entrepreneurial practice, proposed that universities should leverage their strengths in basic research, while enterprises should focus on the practical implementation of industrial applications; both universities and enterprises should strengthen collaborative efforts to further bridge the gap between industry, academia, and research, thereby jointly cultivating versatile, application-oriented talents that meet industry demands. Fang Yiwen stated that the college would fully utilize the resources of its alumni enterprises, leverage the incentive effects of its science and technology innovation scholarships, deepen industry-academia-research integration, and provide students with superior platforms for scientific research and innovation, internships and practical training, as well as career development.

Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory

On the afternoon of April 9, a delegation from the college visited the Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory for academic exchange. Guo Qixun, assistant director of the Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory and head of the Science and Technology Development Department, accompanied the delegation throughout the visit and provided detailed introductions to the laboratory's overall layout, the construction of scientific research platforms, the organization of major research projects, mechanisms for the commercialization of research outcomes, and the scientific research confidentiality management system. Zhou Shaojia, director of the hydrogen energy industry development department, and Xu Yong, an assistant researcher, also participated in the reception. The delegation conducted on-site inspections of the laboratory's research platforms and cutting-edge research facilities, and learned about the operation of major research projects as well as safety management standards. Both parties engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics including the development of cutting-edge research platforms, interdisciplinary innovative research, the commercialization of research achievements, industry-university-research collaborative talent cultivation, joint graduate student training programs, the advancement of key research projects, and the establishment of scientific research confidentiality protocols.

Fang Yiwen stated that the college will actively draw upon the advanced experience of the Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory in areas such as the construction of research platforms, talent cultivation, project management, and research confidentiality management, thereby fostering interdisciplinary integration and enhancing its capacity for scientific research innovation.

CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

On the morning of April 10, a delegation from the college visited CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Accompanied by Zhao Jiaming, manager of the company's marketing department, and Chen Kexin, head of the "Qingning Club," the delegation learned about the company's industrial layout, production processes, technological innovation achievements, and talent development strategies. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the company's talent recruitment needs, optimization of talent cultivation models, and cooperation between the "Qingning Plan" and the "Qingning Club" initiatives. A key focus of the dialogue was the deep integration of Shantou University's residential college education model with the "Qingning Plan," aiming to establish a new pathway for university-enterprise collaborative talent cultivation that would jointly enhance students' comprehensive qualities and professional development capabilities. Fang Yiwen stated that the college would closely align its efforts with the development needs of the new energy industry, continuously refine its talent cultivation programs, advance customized talent training and targeted placement of graduates, and integrate the educational advantages of its residential college culture with the talent development requirements of the enterprise. These initiatives are designed to continuously broaden employment channels for students and improve the quality of their employment outcomes.

This special initiative to visit enterprises and expand job opportunities is highly aligned with the academic disciplines and programs of the College. It not only precisely addresses the talent needs of enterprises but also expands students 'employment prospects and provides practical platforms, thereby laying a solid foundation for deepening the integration of industry and education and achieving joint talent cultivation between the college and enterprises. The College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering will continue to leverage this initiative as a strategic lever, closely monitoring industry development trends and corporate talent demands. The College will further refine its end-to-end service system—comprising "industry-education integration → joint talent cultivation → targeted employment" —strengthen collaborative partnerships with leading industry enterprises and research institutions, optimize talent cultivation programs, enhance students' practical capabilities and employability, supply high-quality professionals to the industry, and foster mutual empowerment and win-win development between the college and enterprises.

Initial Review | Tian Yishan, Lai Yuwen | Secondary Review | Li Xiaoyan, Duan Lianfeng | Final Review | Fang Yiwen |