On the afternoon of September 14th, a symposium of teacher representatives was held at Nanjing University to study and implement the important instructions on Teacher's Day given by General Secretary Xi Jinping. Tieniu Tan, the Party Secretary of the university and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, attended the meeting. Eleven teacher representatives from different departments shared their learning experiences and engaged in in-depth discussions on implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on Teacher's Day and promoting the spirit of educators. Professor Haibo Zhou, as a representative from the School of Electronic Science and Engineering, shared his learning experiences and had in-depth exchanges and discussions on implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on Teacher's Day and promoting the spirit of educators. Professor Zhou Haibo stated:
Science and technology are the foundation of a strong nation, and in the face of fierce international competition, we must prioritize the enhancement of original innovation capabilities and strive for more breakthroughs from '0 to 1.' After returning to China, our laboratory focuses on the forefront of mobile communication technology and the major strategic needs of integrated aerospace, land, and space systems for 6G networks. We are leading research on the 'unmanned zone' of 6G. I am honored to have chosen Nanjing University, integrated into Nanjing University, and contributed to its development. I will steadfastly learn and carry forward the spirit of educators as instructed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, forge ahead, take practical actions, 'chew on the roots of vegetables and accomplish great things,' and live up to the motto of 'sincerity, simplicity, greatness, and diligence' of Nanjing University.
Tieniu Tan proposed six suggestions on how to better study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on Teacher's Day and strive to become outstanding teachers with the spirit of educators. First, he emphasized the importance of upholding the ideal and belief of having a greater self and sincere dedication to the country, further strengthening the foundation of belief in being a teacher and educating students, and always remembering the initial mission of educating people for the Party and talents for the country, with an unwavering commitment to serving the nation and the people. Second, he stressed the significance of cultivating moral integrity in speech and exemplary conduct, consciously upholding the spiritual home and personal integrity, firmly standing on the podium, and insisting on both teaching by words and teaching by personal example, passing on the responsibility of the era to every young student at Nanjing University, internalizing and externalizing correct values. Third, he highlighted the importance of educational wisdom in enlightening minds and tailoring education to individual needs as the primary strategy, proactively upgrading educational concepts, transforming teaching methods, and improving teaching skills. Fourth, he advocated adopting a diligent learning and truth-seeking innovation attitude as the primary posture, consciously inheriting and promoting the scientific spirit of Nanjing University's predecessors, such as patriotism, innovation, truth-seeking, dedication, collaboration, and nurturing students, deeply understanding the essence of sitting on a cold bench for ten years and not writing a single empty word, and striving to become leaders, pioneers, and founders in various disciplines, specialties, and fields. Fifth, he emphasized the importance of loving teaching and students and being willing to contribute with a compassionate heart as the primary purpose, advocating both tolerance and strict requirements, individualized teaching based on students' needs, as well as providing silent support and assistance, using great love to write the story of an educational life. Sixth, he emphasized the pursuit of embracing the world and promoting the pursuit of cultural enlightenment as intellectuals as the primary goal, further enhancing cultural self-awareness, integrating personal future and destiny with the future and destiny of Nanjing University and the Chinese nation, and striving to build the First Nanjing University with Chinese characteristics, Nanjing University's distinctive features, contemporary characteristics, and world-class status, making new and greater contributions to the construction of an educationally strong country and the comprehensive promotion of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Tieniu Tan emphasized that party organizations and leaders at all levels should take the lead in practicing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on Teacher's Day, especially the spirit of educators, and unite and lead teachers and staff to consciously integrate the spirit of educators into their own development and professional work. Relevant departments should carry out propaganda and promotion of the spiritI'm sorry, but I don't have access to the specific details of the symposium you mentioned at Nanjing University on September 14th, 2023, as my training only goes up until September 2021. It's best to refer to news sources or the university's official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on such events.
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