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The Chinese Archaeology International Summer School and Summer International Workshop, organized by the School of Archaeology, the Institute of Cultural Heritage, and the Shandong University Museum, commenced with an opening ceremony on the morning of July 9. Fang Hui, the Dean of the Institute of Cultural Heritage and Honorary Director of the Shandong University Museum, along with Jiang Bo, a Distinguished Professor at Shandong University and Director of the Shandong University Marine Archaeology Research Center, were present at the event. Vice Dean Chen Xuexiang from the School of Archaeology presided over the opening ceremony.
Fang Hui first extended a warm welcome to teachers and students from schools in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Indonesia and other countries, and then briefly introduced the history of the development of Chinese archaeology, the development of archaeology at Shandong University and international cooperation activities. He hoped that the teachers and students who participated in this international summer activity could gain knowledge and build friendships, and at the same time put forward opinions and suggestions for the construction of the archaeology discipline at Shandong University, and jointly promote the construction and development of the archaeology discipline.
Thirteen teachers and students from Yale University, UCLA, University of Michigan, University of Chicago, Iwate University in Japan, University of Alberta in Canada, Leiden University in the Netherlands and Universitas Internasional Batam in Indonesia, as well as some teacher and student representatives and student volunteers from the School of Archaeology and Institute of Cultural Heritage of Shandong University participated in the activities.
Cindy Lie and Shelly Lim, both from the Universitas International Batam (UIB), expressed their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a prestigious event. Cindy shared her enthusiasm for learning more about China’s rich archaeological discoveries and hoped to exchange insights with her international peers. Shelly, focusing on cultural heritage preservation, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in safeguarding historical sites and artifacts.
The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and camaraderie as participants mingled, sharing their academic interests and aspirations. The Chinese Archaeology International Summer School and Summer International Workshop promised to be a fruitful and enriching experience, laying the groundwork for future collaborations and advancements in the field of archaeology.