Shen Xiaodong: Transforming Lives in Remote Mountains

“When I was young, my favorite character was Sanmao—an Oliver Twist-like Chinese comic character who is optimistic, and who lives not only for himself but for others,” says Shen Xiaodong (China), an alumnus of the Institute of Education, who now works as principal of Jinzhai Guangai School in ...

Dr. Wu Beili: Crafting Miracles from Tsinghua's Lab to Global Frontiers

“Although I have left my Alma Mater for many years, self-discipline and social commitment have already become my motto,” says Dr. Wu Beili (China), an alumnus from the School of Medicine during a commencement ceremony of the Class of 2021.Spending days and nights tinkering with beakers and cell...

Guo Qi: Mastering the Chessboard - A Journey of Strategy and Success

“I love to solve problems. The chessboard is like a battlefield where I immerse myself into tackling obstacles and winning the game,” says Guo Qi (China), who holds the titles of International Master and Women Grandmaster, awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). She graduated with...

Shi Huajie: Bringing Light to Thousands

“My first impression of Kenya was bold and optimistic,” said Shi Huajie (China), an alumnus from the School of Vehicle and Mobility. After leaving the ivory tower, he arrived in the fields of rural Kenya to help expand the local solar energy market, to bring sunlight into thousands of homes.“I...

Zhou Qi: Unveiling Pathways from Tsinghua to Game Production

“I am glad that the school provides so many opportunities for me to try everything I wanted to try,” says Zhou Qi (China) from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, currently working as a game operation designer at Tencent Timi Studios.Qi’s experience at Tsinghua influenced his ...