NYU Shanghai’s newly launched Creativity + Innovation Fellowship brings together an international cohort of students who are passionate about pursuing the intersections of design, business, and culture in Shanghai. The fellowship includes small grants to pursue independent projects during their semester at NYU Shanghai and immersive trips to some of China’s most stunning scenic destinations.

• Earlier this month, 23 educators traveled to rural Anhui Province for a experiential learning weekend retreat made possible by The Experiential Learning Studio (ELS), a new NYU Shanghai initiative that advances the scholarship and practice of experiential education in higher education in China. The gathering served not only as a space for reflecting on personal teaching practices, but also as a platform for shaping the future of experiential education within China’s evolving higher education landscape.

• On November 20, GHEC hosted a lecture on Beijing’s evolving strategies in the 1950s for settling the “Taiwan Question,” delivered by Shen Zhihua, Distinguished Professor of History at ECNU. Professor Chen Zhihong moderated the session, and Professor Chen Jian served as interpreter and commentator. With the support of extensive archival research, Professor Shen explained why and how Beijing leaders’ approaches toward reunification between mainland and Taiwan shifted from use of force to “Taiwan’s peaceful liberation.” The event was attended by over 100 community members.

• At a roundtable co-hosted by Interactive Media and Business and the Center for Global Asia on Wednesday, five NYU and NYU Shanghai alumni and students reflected on their career paths in China. Moderated by IMB Assistant Professor Wang Jing, the discussion explored how NYU’s global network shaped their adaptability, professional network, and cross-cultural competency. 

“Boundaries in relationships are about protecting both ourselves and others. They provide clarity, safety, and space for everyone to move freely. Setting personal boundaries is not about building walls to isolate ourselves. It is about building a home with doors and windows — you can step out, others can come in, and fresh air and light can flow through. Boundaries give structure without shutting out connections.” 

— Therapist Fernando Loredo, Counselor, LMFT speaking on boundaries in relationships 

At the Culture & Heritage Expo hosted by Staff Council, we celebrated our community’s cultural diversity. Students, staff, and faculty from over 30 countries, along with representatives from the Belgium and Indian consulates, participated in cultural performances and exhibitions. Here, Urjinkhand Munkhtsetseg ’29 from Mongolia shows off her bow and arrow.

• 2025 World Cities Culture Forum Opened in Shanghai

Vice Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman and Chancellor Emeritus Yu Lizhong participated in the annual forum, sharing their views on how AI is changing the way universities cultivate youth, as well as changing the urban cultural ecosystems, Jiefang Daily and The Paper reported.