A Journey of Interdisciplinary Exploration: First Molecular Characterization of Feline Calicivirus in Kunshan

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Semin Kim, an undergraduate student majoring in molecular biology from South Korea in the class of 2024, is not only a “furry” enthusiast but also has a strong interest in virus detection and transmission issues. After choosing cellular biology as her major, her research experience with Dr. Sajid Umar, Assistant Professor of Global Health and Deputy Director of the One Health Research Laboratory at DKU, and her summer research at Tianjin University gave her rich laboratory experience, further fueling her desire to conduct her own field research on viruses. The funding and freedom provided by her advisor were the biggest support for her ambitious idea.

Igniting the Spark of Innovation: The Entrepreneurial Practice and Dream Incubation of SGC

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The SGC course lasts for six weeks, with a separate theme for each week, covering core areas such as entrepreneurial basics, market demand identification, user research, product construction and iteration, business strategy, team management, and finding financing. Participants are familiarized with the entire process of incubating a business concept to building a business model and are encouraged to try creating their own projects in practice.

Becoming a Global Innovator: Future 17 SDGs Challenge

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Future 17 is a new global initiative offered by the University of Exeter and Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) in the UK with participation from leading international universities. It is designed to support students in developing skills needed for tackling 21st-century global challenges through working with industry and academic mentors as well as peers from around the world to create innovative solutions for real-world issues associated with one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students form international, interdisciplinary, and multicultural teams with their peers from a consortium of universities to work on projects defined by SDGs Challenge Partners (businesses, charities, governments, NGOs, etc.).

DKU U-Corp: Students’ innovation journey on University-Corporation Bridge

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Over the course of three years, with the collective efforts of 150 students and 40 projects, the University-Corporation Innovation Lab (i.e., U-Corp) at Duke Kunshan University has gradually grown into a powerful bridge connecting academia and industry, and an important platform for student innovation and practice. The U-Corp closely integrates the core educational principles of DKU with leading industry resources, covering cutting-edge fields such as software development, marketing, public policy, multi-generational space design, ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance), and rural revitalization. It has successfully established close cooperation with many well-known companies and organizations, injecting innovative energy into enterprises and providing students with rich practical experience and academic records.

A Mutually Beneficial Win-Win Game: Insights and Inspirations from Mr. Feng Zhang

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In this vibrant spring season, InE’s ESS on entrepreneurship and capital once again brings us a feast of ideas. On the evening of February 29, we had the honor of inviting Mr. Feng Zhang, the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ginkgo Global Capital, who shared his insights and inspirations under the theme “Investment and Entrepreneurship: A Mutually Beneficial Game.” This article will take you through this exceptional lecture, exploring how investment and entrepreneurship can jointly drive social progress.

Application Open for Dachuang 2024

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To fully mobilize students’ initiative and enthusiasm in participating in scientific research, stimulate their awareness of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, and enhance their practical abilities in innovation and entrepreneurship, DKU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative is now officially launching the application for the 2024 College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program (Referred to as “Dachuang Program”).

2024 Spring U-Corp Lab Call for Application!

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In the spring of 2024, U-Corp will open four projects in public welfare, rural education, and creative consumption brands. The themes include county sustainable development curriculum design, application and exploration of artificial intelligence in county education, creative video production, and research on the market development of new consumption brands.

Application Now Open for Startup Go Camp (SGC) – A Systematic Entrepreneurship Course

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Startup Go Camp (SGC) is specially created for student entrepreneurs to start their own entrepreneurial projects from 0 to 1 through six weeks of learning and practice. This course will cover core areas such as basic knowledge of entrepreneurship, identifying start-up opportunities, defining product concepts, building a minimum viable product (MVP), business strategy, team management and finding financing.