On July 9, 2024, the Launch Ceremony for Internships and Practical Training, along with the Signing Ceremony of the Framework Agreement for Joint School-Enterprise Collaboration between ICARE and Wuhan Energy Efficiency Evaluation Co., Ltd. of the State Grid Electric Power Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as "Energy Efficiency Company"), was held with great ceremony at the Energy Efficiency Company. Attendees included Zhu Ye, Executive Director and General Manager of the Energy Efficiency Company; Xu Chaoyang, Deputy General Manager of the Energy Efficiency Company; Zou Mingqing, Vice Dean of ICARE; as well as other responsible individuals from both parties, student representatives, and alumni.
Zhu Ye warmly welcomed the faculty and students, emphasizing the importance of school-enterprise collaboration in fostering technological innovation and cultivating talent within the power industry. He expressed his hope to leverage the complementary strengths of HUST and the Energy Efficiency Company, aiming for mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation. Zhu underscored the significance of deepening the integration of industry and education to create a model for school-enterprise partnerships. He welcomed the interns, encouraging them to apply their academic knowledge to meet the practical needs of the enterprise. Through this internship platform, students can gain insights into industry trends, accumulate valuable work experience, and contribute fresh ideas to the enterprise, driving technological innovation and industrial advancement, and fostering a bright future for school-enterprise collaboration.
Zou Mingqing highlighted ICARE's achievements in school-enterprise collaboration, student cultivation, and international influence over the past year. He expressed his deep appreciation for the support provided by the Energy Efficiency Company during the previous summer internship program. Zou noted that through these internships, students have successfully bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application, honing their skills in real-world settings, and laying a strong foundation for their future careers. He explained that ICARE integrates top scientific research resources from Sino-European cooperative universities, collaborates with other schools to form interdisciplinary teams, and draws inspiration from the French engineering education model. With a focus on talent cultivation as its core mission, ICARE deepens cooperation between academia, local industry, and enterprises, provides tailored scientific research services and talent training, and is dedicated to facilitating regional industrial upgrading and enterprise transformation. This approach promotes the coordinated development of the education, talent, and industrial chains.
During the signing ceremony, Zhu Ye and Zou Mingqing signed the "Framework Agreement for Joint School-Enterprise Collaboration" on behalf of their respective organizations. The agreement outlines that both parties will adhere to the principles of "complementary advantages, win-win cooperation, innovation leadership, and common development" to establish a long-term school-enterprise partnership. They aim to fully leverage the resources of both sides, explore the creation of a school-enterprise cooperation model that integrates industry with education and science, and comprehensively enhance the talent cultivation and technological innovation capabilities of both parties.
At the launch ceremony, alumna Xiong Yuhan shared her internship experiences, highlighting her achievements and the positive impact on her personal growth. Student representative Yu Tianhang expressed his enthusiasm and anticipation for the internship, pledging to make the most of this valuable opportunity and to work diligently.
Finally, the participants jointly visited the "Energy Efficiency & Future Exhibition Hall" to gain deeper insights into the Energy Efficiency Company's latest achievements and future prospects in energy-efficient technologies.
The successful hosting of this internship launch ceremony marks a significant step forward in the cooperative relationship between ICARE and Wuhan Energy Efficiency Evaluation Co., Ltd. of the State Grid Electric Power Research Institute. Both parties are committed to contributing their expertise and efforts toward promoting the sustainable development of China's energy industry.
