"A popular global organization run by college students for overseas internships is having trouble winning recognition from Shanghai-based universities that cite safety concerns and involvement in commercial activities. Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University refuse to recognize AIESEC, an international non-governmental organization that provides its members with what it says are more meaningful alternatives to the university-run overseas internship programs. The two Shanghai universities prevent their students from conducting any AIESEC activities on campus. Nevertheless, more than 500 college students in Shanghai have applied for AIESEC's overseas internships this summer in hopes of working, living or volunteering abroad." [Shanghai Daily] more ›

A Swedish student's study abroad semester at Fudan University has come to an abrupt halt after authorities revoked his residence permit for attempting to organise a "freedom flash mob" that was to have taken place on July 1, the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. more ›

Because of more overseas competition and a drop in birth rates during the 90s, Chinese universities have become a little feistier in persuading students to apply. It comes as no surprise then that a fiery rivalry is brewing between two of Shanghai’s biggest colleges over student enrollment. more ›

Jiaotong University will start the installations in a few weeks time and should have its air-conditioning units operational by mid-June according to Yao Renzhong, a university official. It's the first local public university to add air conditioning to dormitories at the cost of about 20 million RMB. Other public universities such as Fudan University will soon follow suit. more ›

"FUDAN University has teamed up with Harvard University and the University of Tokyo to launch open online lecture classes. This is seen as another step forward by local universities developing web resources. The Sandel Classroom will be held six to eight times a year, focusing on a wide range of topics, including how people should survive disasters. Michael Sandel, an American political philosopher and a professor at Harvard University, delivered a lecture to students from the three universities for the first time over the weekend. "It's great to attend the class and talk with students across the globe," said Kuang Shenda, a student at Fudan's School of International Relations and Public Affairs. Previously, Fudan launched lectures on NetEase Open Course. Other universities have open courses on iTunes U and other public platforms." [Shanghai Daily] more ›

A massive ceremony was conducted at Fudan University this morning to mourn the loss of Anhui policeman Zhang Ninghai, who died while rescuing a team of 18 mountain climbers, mostly from the university's mountain climbing association, who had earlier wandered into a restricted zone at the Yellow Mountain. more ›

Coming from a country where streaking is a time honored tradition, we rolled our eyes and laughed when we heard about the two young graduates from Fudan University who rubbed "I Love Fudan" on their naked bodies and ran through the campus. And then we promptly forgot about it. more ›

George Soros was in Shanghai a few days ago and gave a lecture at Fudan, and then went off to meet his old buddy, Alibaba head honcho Ma Yun, in Hangzhou, where he talked without notes and generally enthralled people with his guru-ness. According to Soros China is the bomb and is already recovering from the financial crisis even as the rest of the world still founders, and yeah, he put Alan Greenspan in his place, and yeah those yangmei (Chinese bayberries) are delightfully delicious. Oh, and one of the articles had this interesting intro: more ›

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Fudan University, frequently ranked the 3rd best university in China, just kicked-off their fall session of “Homosexual Health and Social Science” on September 16th. When it commenced in 2003, there was just 1 student officially enrolled, but standing room only in the actual class. What a surprise! more ›

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