On the morning of December 16, Wu Wei, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Henan University of Technology, and Liu Jie, Vice Dean of the school, paid a special visit to Henan Yongchang. The two parties formally signed a cooperation agreement for an industry-academia-research practice base and held a plaque unveiling ceremony, marking the beginning of a new journey in university-enterprise collaboration and joint innovation.

A Powerful Alliance, Charting a Development Blueprint

Group leaders first extended a warm welcome to Secretary Wu Wei and his delegation from Henan University of Technology. In his address, a group leader introduced Henan Yongchang's development history, industrial layout, and technological strengths. He noted that as a key enterprise in the industry, Henan Yongchang consistently adheres to an innovation-driven development strategy and places high importance on technological research and talent cultivation. Henan University of Technology is a prestigious institution of higher learning in the province, and its School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has achieved outstanding results in talent cultivation and scientific research innovation. This collaboration with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Henan University of Technology represents a significant step for the company in deepening the integration of industry, academia, and research and strengthening the construction of its talent pipeline.

University Support, Empowering Industrial Innovation

In his subsequent address, Secretary Wu Wei provided a comprehensive introduction to the school’s discipline development, faculty strength, research achievements, and talent cultivation characteristics. Secretary Wu pointed out that the school consistently upholds the educational philosophy of “output-oriented, continuous improvement,” closely aligning with national strategies and industrial needs. It is committed to cultivating high-quality applied talent and promoting the transformation of scientific research achievements. The establishment of this joint industry-academia-research practice base is an important initiative by the school to deepen education and teaching reforms and advance the integration of industry and education. The school will leverage this opportunity to fully utilize its strengths in scientific research and talent, addressing the practical needs of the enterprise through multifaceted collaboration.

Signing and Unveiling, Embarking on a New Journey

Witnessed by representatives from both sides, group leaders and Secretary Wu formally signed the cooperation agreement for the industry-academia-research practice base and jointly unveiled the plaque for the “Henan University of Technology Industry-Academia-Research Practice Base.” The moment the red curtain was lifted marked the entry of both parties into a substantive phase of cooperation and laid a solid foundation for in-depth collaboration in the future.

After the ceremony, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on the specific content of the collaboration. Topics such as technological research directions, student internships and practical training, joint talent cultivation, and project cooperation models were discussed, leading to multiple consensuses and greater clarity on follow-up collaboration matters.

On-Site Visit, Experiencing the Enterprise’s Heritage

Following the symposium, accompanied by staff members, Secretary Wu and his delegation visited Henan Yongchang’s corporate history exhibition hall and production workshops. In the exhibition hall, the leaders gained an in-depth understanding of Henan Yongchang’s development journey spanning over fifty years, its corporate culture, and its industrial landscape. In the production workshops, Secretary Wu and his delegation conducted on-site inspections of Henan Yongchang’s modern production lines, stringent quality control systems, and advanced technical processes. They spoke highly of Henan Yongchang’s factory environment, industrial strength, and technological standards.

Looking Ahead, Achieving Mutual Success

The establishment of this industry-academia-research practice base is an important milestone for Henan Yongchang in deepening university-enterprise cooperation and promoting innovation-driven development. Henan Yongchang will use this base as a platform to advance hand in hand with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Henan University of Technology, exploring new models and pathways for the integration of industry, academia, and research. Together, they will cultivate high-quality talent suited to industry development, drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading, and inject new momentum into regional economic development.

We firmly believe that through resource complementarity and collaborative efforts from both sides, technological upgrades and product iterations will be accelerated, further enhancing core competitiveness and injecting new vitality into the high-quality development of the chemical industry.