NYU Shanghai recognized more than 30 faculty members for their academic achievements, promotions, teaching excellence, and research publications at a reception on Wednesday celebrating the University’s 14th anniversary.
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A cohort of 23 NYU Shanghai students were awarded a Millennium Fellowship from The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) to encourage students to take leadership on social change initiatives.
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The Seoul native says she was determined to make the most of her global experiences, and that facing challenges (like 2:00 am online classes) made her the resilient person she needed to become to thrive in her current role as a digital media manager at Harrods, in London.
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🗨️ Congratulations to NYU Shanghai faculty members recognized in the 2026 Stanford Top 2% Scientists list. Katie Aafjes Van-Doorn, Zhibin Chen, Brian Hall, Mathieu Laurière, Pilkyung Moon, Bing Qi, Qiaoyu Tan, Bei Wu, and Wu Xiaogang were recognized for their single-year research impact, and four faculty members, Brian Hall, Bing Qi, Bei Wu, and Wu Xiaogang, were recognized for their career-long research impact, highlighting their sustained scholarly contributions and influence in their respective fields. This recognition reflects the research excellence and scholarly achievements of NYU Shanghai's faculty community.
🗨️ The Second Smart Aging and Longevity Economy Conference took place on October 10 at NYU Shanghai. Hosted by AgeClub and academically guided by NYU Shanghai’s Global Institute for Longevity and Resilience, the conference brought together experts from government, academia, healthcare, technology, finance, and senior care. Discussions explored policy and industry trends, brain health and dementia care, long-term care insurance and longevity finance, and the role of technology and innovation in shaping the longevity economy.
🗨️ As part of NYU Shanghai’s Creativity + Innovation AI+ Initiative, 42Geeks × NYU Shanghai Ecosystem Day brought together around 60 technology leaders from the US, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa on October 12 to engage with China’s innovation ecosystem. Chancellor Tong Shijun opened the program, followed by insights from Visiting Professor of Global China Studies and Business Lola Woetzel, Professor of Practice in IMB Gabrielle Chou, and Assistant Professor of IMB Helena Rong. The event also featured discussions on emerging technology frontiers and the evolution of China’s tech sector, with speakers from MiniMax, Tezign, Botiverse, TechNode, and Duo Security.
🗨️ Congratulations to Maggie Wang Shiyu '26, who majored in Interactive Media Arts (IMA), on winning first prize at the inaugural Interactive Experience and Immersive Media Design Awards, a national competition open to university students across China. Her award-winning project, Sýmpnoia is an interactive immersive installation where participants’ breathing controls soft inflatable sculptures, light, and sound in real time through biofeedback sensing. By transforming breath into a shared sensory experience, the project explores synchronisation, nonverbal communication, and collective presence between strangers.
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📍Venue Change: W. Michael Blumenthal Event on Monday, October 19 will now be held in N107 to accommodate more people. Please share this update with others attending.
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🎉 Enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide range of popular performances at the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival, running from October 17 to November 15. Scan the QR code to enjoy 10 to 50% off tickets. New performances will be added to the mini-program regularly. Discounts vary by show, so book early for the best deals!
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“We must never give up. When we see something wrong or unjust, we can speak up, join the conversation, and take action. Each small act becomes part of a larger mosaic of change. The humanities and the creative arts—literature, music, and art—are powerful antidotes to despair.”
— Award-winning author Rachel DeWoskin during her writing masterclass Monday evening.
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Happy Birthday, NYU Shanghai! |
The Qilin was on hand for a number of campus activities, including a cake cutting and a dance performance by SOS Dance Club, to celebrate NYU Shanghai’s 14th year.
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From the NYU Global Network |
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NYU launched its Earth Systems Institute during Climate Week NYC, bringing together more than 40 scientists to tackle climate change. Faculty showcased AI-powered ocean simulations, research on Africa’s greening Sahel region, and strategies for building more resilient energy systems.
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• 83% of Seniors Want to Be Able to Hike and See Ballet: Is Technology Ready?
Provost and Global Distinguished Professor of Public Health Bei Wu sat down with Yicai.com to discuss how technology can better respond to the needs of China’s rapidly aging society.
• 3 Experts on How to Make Longer Lives Happier and Healthier
Provost and Global Distinguished Professor of Public Health Bei Wu was featured in a video by the World Economic Forum on how seniors can enjoy healthier, more meaningful, financially secure, and resilient lives.
• Homebuyers in Wildfire-Prone Areas Get Better Mortgage Deals Online
Bloomberg reported on a study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Urban Studies Tyler Haupert finding that fintech lenders are more willing than traditional banks to issue mortgages in wildfire-prone areas.
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| Friday, Oct 23
Computational Chemistry Seminar Series
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM / Room W934 & Hosted via Zoom
Speaker Hong-Guang Duan's research centers on employing ultrafast spectroscopy and electron diffraction techniques to unravel the dynamics of wave packets and structural transformations in various materials.
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Saturday, Oct 24
Chancellor’s Discover China Series: Suzhou’s Ancient Canal
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Suzhou, Jiangsu
Explore ancient city gates, picturesque canals, and the charm of traditional Jiangnan on a scenic 16 km walk around Suzhou’s historic city moat, all while enjoying a day outdoors with the NYU Shanghai community. Spots are limited and will be allocated by lottery. Register by Friday, October 16!
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For a complete listing of events at NYU Shanghai, check out the Weekly Events Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Monday when school is in session. If you wish to highlight your event in the Weekly Events Newsletter, upload your event to Engage no later than the Thursday before the Monday newsletter.
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