Three Eastern Guangdong Universities to Co-host Party Building Research Forum in December
The party committees of Shantou University, Hanshan Normal University, and Meigang University plan to jointly host the 2026 Eastern Guangdong Three Universities Party Building Research Forum in Shantou in December 2026. A call for academic papers has been issued to faculty and students across the three institutions.
The forum aims to deepen the study and interpretation of Xi Jinping's Party Building Thought, implement the general requirements for Party building in the new era and the Party's organizational line, and strengthen Party building research and exchange among the three universities. It seeks to highlight the leading role of Party organizations in promoting high-quality university development.
Forum Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 2026 Eastern Guangdong Three Universities Party Building Research Forum |
| Organizers | Party Committees of Shantou University, Hanshan Normal University, and Meigang University |
| Date | December 2026 (specific date TBC) |
| Venue | Shantou University |
| Submission Deadline | September 28, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Faculty and students of Shantou University, Hanshan Normal University, and Meigang University |
Themes and Topics
The forum's overarching theme is “Deeply Study and Implement Xi Jinping's Party Building Thought, and Pioneer a New Chapter in the Modernization of Eastern Guangdong Universities with a Correct View of Achievement.” Twenty reference topics have been outlined, covering the following areas:
| Category | Topic Areas |
|---|---|
| Theory and Practice | Xi Jinping's Party Building Thought in local universities, long-term mechanisms for deepening and applying innovative Party theories |
| Ideology and Governance | Ideological阵地 construction and risk prevention, normalized and refined comprehensive strict governance of the Party |
| Party-led Development | Integrated coordination of education, science and technology, and talent under high-quality Party building leadership |
| Correct View of Achievement | Cultivation of grassroots Party branch leaders, optimization of assessment systems, capacity building for Party affairs cadres |
| Smart Party Building | Digital empowerment of grassroots Party building, innovation in AI-era digital and smart Party building |
| Student Communities and Branding | Enhancement of “one-stop” student communities, creation of distinctive Party building brands and educational practices |
| Governance Modernization | Practical exploration of using self-revolution to lead modernization of university governance |
Participants may select from the reference topics or propose their own titles based on their research interests.
Submission Guidelines
Papers must meet the following requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Word Count | Generally no more than 5,000 Chinese characters |
| Format | Must include abstract, keywords, and references, formatted to publication standards |
| File Naming | Sequence number + Paper + University Name + Author Name |
Review and Recognition
Submitted papers will undergo anonymous review by Party building experts and scholars from relevant institutions. Outstanding papers will be selected and recognized at the forum, with invited authors delivering presentations at sub-forum sessions.
Submissions should be organized at the level of secondary Party organizations and sent to o_dxb@stu.edu.cn. Email subject line should read “Forum Paper + Secondary Party Organization Name.” Contact persons: Liu Minquan and Feng Ying at Shantou University, phone 0754-86502345.
Source: Shantou University Organization Department of the Party Committee
