On December 25, a distinctive forum was held at Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo. Shen Huyue, Executive Vice‑Principal of Zhenhai High School, visited EIT to meet 16 founding undergraduates who graduated from Zhenhai High School.
From the foot of Ziyin Hill to the banks of the Yongjiang River, four months have passed. How has their life been at Eastern Institute of Technology?
First Impressions of EIT
2025 Opening Ceremony of Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
“May I invite Wu Guoping, Principal of Zhenhai High School, to the stage! Zhenhai High School has sent 16 outstanding students to EIT this year. Please welcome them to the stage……”
On August 30, Eastern Institute of Technology held its 2025 opening ceremony. EIT recruited 74 first‑ever undergraduate students, among whom 16 outstanding students came solely from Zhenhai High School.
Both Zhenhai High School and Eastern Institute of Technology are located in Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, approximately 7 kilometers apart. Founded in 1911, Zhenhai High School is among the first batch of Zhejiang Provincial Key High Schools and Provincial Characteristic Demonstration General High Schools designated by Zhejiang Province. Over its century‑long history, it has forged a distinctive path of school operation and cultivated tens of thousands of outstanding talents.
At the ceremony, the 16 students shook hands with Chen Shiyi, President of Eastern Institute of Technology, Yu Renrong, Chairman of the University Council, and Wu Guoping, Principal of Zhenhai High School. Thunderous applause broke out from the audience, marking the climax of the ceremony. The excited and expectant faces of the sixteen teenagers were etched in that sweltering summer night.
Warm Encouragement from Leaders of Both Institutions
Zhongchao Tan Delivers Remarks
“This is your university. Please feel free to share your thoughts!” On the day of the event, Zhongchao Tan, Vice Provost and Director of the Teaching Affairs Division of Eastern Institute of Technology, welcomed the arrival of Shen Huyue. He encouraged students to actively give feedback on areas for improvement in their study and life from the perspective of campus owners. “All the university’s efforts ultimately serve students and build a wonderful campus together.”
Huyue Shen Delivers Remarks
“Zhenhai High School has been your home for three years, and Eastern Institute of Technology will be your new home from now on,” remarked Huyue Shen. He noted EIT’s rapid development from careful planning on a blueprint to the completion of a full‑fledged campus. He encouraged students to cherish the “privileges and opportunities” enjoyed by the founding undergraduates. At this new‑type research‑oriented university with a high starting point, compact and refined scale, innovation and internationalization, they can unlock unlimited potential and embrace a vibrant youth.
It is reported that the collaborative talent training spanning secondary and higher education is a key practice of Zhenhai High School and EIT in response to the national requirement of “deepening in‑depth cooperation between high schools and universities”. By integrating educational resources and institutional strengths of both sides, the two institutions jointly cultivate top innovative talents with solid foundational knowledge, innovation capacity, patriotism and an international vision.
First‑hand Experiences of Zhenhai High School Alumni
Yukai Chen (front row) forms a band with fellow students
Yukai Chen
From academic nourishment under the three‑mentor system and face‑to‑face exchanges with academicians, to English‑taught courses and laboratory sessions equipped with one computer per student; from thoughtful amenities such as laundry rooms and cultural identity embodied by exclusive school uniforms, to high‑quality accommodation and catering; from convenient direct access via metro to youthful melodies brought by band formation and club activities…
Covering six dimensions of study, apparel, food, accommodation, transportation and recreation, this university builds a new world with profound academics and abundant humanistic care. Eastern Institute of Technology is more than a university. It is a place where students can write their own stories and let every youthful spirit shine freely.
Ye Han (third from right) and Yukai Chen (fourth from left) joined the research group led by Professor Qinghuo Liu at EIT.
Ye Han
I have joined the team of Professor Qinghuo Liu at Eastern Institute of Technology. The research group boasts a vibrant academic atmosphere, and I have taken part in a wide range of academic activities.
Guanglei Zou
Guanglei Zou
I am particularly fond of the university library. It is brand new and excellent.
Peitan Song
Peitan Song
My uncle took part in the university’s interior renovation construction. I was attracted by the campus facilities back then and longed to join the EIT community.
Yuxuan Yang
Yuxuan Yang
I love basketball, and this passion has followed me from the Zhenhai High School basketball team to EIT’s basketball team. In the recently concluded Triangular Invitational Tournament, as a member of the university basketball team, I competed bravely and helped the university win the second place.
Group Photo after the Forum
