On November 16, the annual "Open Day" for Xili Lake International Science and Education City was successfully held, hosted by the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKU Shenzhen). PKU Shenzhen opened six types of facilities to the public: the Laboratory Animal Center, the Guangdong Provincial Mangrove Engineering Technology Research Center, the Student Activity Center, the Pickleball Courts, the School of Transnational Law, and the HSBC Business School. Through on-site visits and interactive experiences, the event comprehensively showcased the university's research platforms, teaching resources, and campus culture.
Student Group Photo
Students Answering Questions to Redeem Gifts
At the Laboratory Animal Center of the School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, visitors gained an in-depth understanding of the living environments and research purposes of laboratory animals. Volunteers, through vivid explanations, guided the audience to contemplate the ethics and values behind life sciences research. The VR simulation area attracted many visitors who queued up for the experience. A young child from a local kindergarten excitedly shared after the experience: "After putting on the VR equipment, it felt like I really entered a laboratory and could operate the instruments myself. It was so much fun!" An accompanying parent, Ms. Shen, remarked: "This kind of experience makes scientific knowledge vivid and three-dimensional. It not only broadens the child's horizons but also lets us feel the excellent educational environment and research facilities of a top-tier university."
Students Wearing VR Equipment for a Virtual Experiment
Lab Technician Introducing Laboratory Mice to Students
Students Answering Questions to Receive PKU-Themed Cultural Merchandise
The Guangdong Provincial Mangrove Engineering Technology Research Center at the School of Environment and Energy displayed the latest achievements in mangrove ecological restoration. Using physical samples and monitoring equipment, volunteers explained the important functions of mangroves in carbon sequestration, water purification, and coastal protection. Through on-site learning, visitors not only understood the complexity of mangrove restoration work but also appreciated the hard efforts of researchers in ecological governance. Many parents and students expressed that they would start with concrete actions like saving water, reducing plastic use, and practicing proper waste sorting to collectively protect precious ecological resources.
Students Visiting the Mangrove Engineering Technology Research Center
Students Watching Educational Videos to Learn About Ecology
The Pickleball Courts and Student Activity Center together showcased the vibrancy of life at PKU Shenzhen. On the standard pickleball courts, volunteer coaches patiently taught basic moves, and visitors participated actively in a lively atmosphere. The sight of students on the sports fields allowed visitors to feel the vibrant energy on campus. "Seeing university students enjoying such rich sports activities alongside their studies gives me a deeper understanding of Peking University's educational philosophy of 'a fully rounded character, starting with sports'," said a teacher from a local primary school after trying pickleball. "A child's growth shouldn't be limited to book knowledge; well-rounded development is equally crucial." The well-equipped facilities and lively atmosphere in the Student Activity Center gave visitors a firsthand feel for the diverse and colorful campus culture at PKU. Notably, members of the PKU Shenzhen Jiaolong Rowing Team, who had just won the annual championship of the fourth "X9 Alliance" Rowing League, were also present, guiding visitors through rowing motions and rowing machine exercises, pushing the on-site atmosphere to a peak.
PKU Shenzhen Jiaolong Rowing Team Member Instructing on Rowing Machine Use
Students Trying Pickleball
Students Taking Photos with Mascots "Tuan Xiao Miao" and "Yan Xiao Yang"
In the School of Transnational Law (STL) library, towering bookshelves and dark wood decor created a solemn and serene academic atmosphere. Subsequently, students toured the main hall with guides and listened to introductions, gaining a direct understanding of the international legal education model and learning environment. A student from a local primary school, after viewing the display of distinguished STL alumni, expressed that the visit to PKU Shenzhen was deeply inspiring due to the strong academic atmosphere and hoped to study hard to become a pillar of the nation in the future.
Students Visiting the School of Transnational Law
Volunteer Introducing the School of Transnational Law to Students
The HSBC Business School's "Twenty Years of Development" exhibition systematically presented the school's history in talent cultivation and social service through images, text, physical objects, and interactive technology. Modern display methods like holographic projections and touch screens conveyed the school's historical context and educational achievements in an engaging format, attracting many visitors to stop and interact. Several interviewees expressed their strong agreement with the HSBC Business School's educational philosophy of being "International, Rigorous, and Comprehensive."
Students Visiting the HSBC Business School
Student Group Photo
As a key component of the 2025 Xili Lake Forum, this "Open Day" campus open day event, with its rich content and deeply engaging experiences, successfully built a bridge between the university and the public, garnering widespread attention and active participation from all sectors of society. The event vividly demonstrated PKU Shenzhen's abundant achievements in education, technological innovation, and campus culture. It allowed visitors, especially young people, to ignite their passion for science and stimulate innovative thinking through firsthand experience. Looking forward, PKU Shenzhen will continue to contribute to establishing the Xili Lake International Science and Education City as an open and integrated "Borderless City," persistently offering Peking University's unique wisdom and commitment to enhancing public scientific literacy, cultivating high-level innovative talent, and serving the national strategy for technological self-reliance.
