Shanghai Jiao Tong University convened a working conference on March 12, 2026, to discuss the preparation of the 2026 yearbook. The meeting signals the university’s ongoing commitment to documenting its history and achievements. The conference brought together representatives from across the university to coordinate efforts for the upcoming publication.
The annual yearbook serves as a comprehensive record of Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s activities, developments, and accomplishments. The process of compiling the yearbook involves contributions from various departments, schools, research institutes, and affiliated entities within the university. This year’s conference focused on streamlining the process and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information included in the 2026 edition.
Conference Details and Attendees
Nearly 100 individuals participated in the March 12th meeting, held at the Wenbo Building Conference Center on the Minhang campus. Attendees included representatives from all functional departments, colleges, research institutes, directly affiliated units, and directly managed enterprises responsible for contributing to the yearbook. The conference also included all members of the yearbook editorial team. The meeting was presided over by Ou Qijin, Deputy Director of the Archives and Cultural Relics Management Center and Deputy Director of the editorial board of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Yearbook.
Yearbook History and Significance
Shanghai Jiao Tong University has a long tradition of publishing a yearbook, dating back many years. The university previously hosted the 8th Academic Symposium on Yearbooks in September 2025, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the yearbook academic organization. That event, hosted by the China Yearbook Association and co-organized by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Archives and Cultural Relics Management Center and the Shanghai Yearbook Society, drew over 180 representatives from across the country, according to reports. The yearbook is considered a vital resource for documenting the university’s evolution and preserving its institutional memory.
The university’s commitment to the yearbook reflects its dedication to historical preservation and academic rigor. The yearbook provides a valuable resource for researchers, students, and alumni seeking to understand the university’s past, present, and future trajectory. It also serves as an important tool for strategic planning and institutional assessment.
Looking Ahead
With the working conference concluded, the focus now shifts to the detailed work of gathering and compiling information for the 2026 yearbook. The editorial team will work closely with contributors across the university to ensure a timely and accurate publication. The release of the 2026 yearbook is anticipated to provide a comprehensive overview of the university’s activities and achievements during the past year, continuing a tradition of detailed record-keeping at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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