To further implement the high-quality development requirements of graduate education in the new era, enhance the quality of graduate training, stimulate academic enthusiasm, and foster an atmosphere of innovation and research, the School of Economics and Management at China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) successfully held the 19th Graduate Academic Forum Week from May 12 to 16, 2025. Centered on the theme “Smart Innovation and Sustainable Development”, the forum received a total of 138 paper submissions. After anonymous expert reviews, 3 papers were awarded the Grand Prize, 9 the First Prize, 33 the Second Prize, 24 the Third Prize, and 2 received Encouragement Awards.
From May 12 to 15, seven sub-forums were held by academic specialization in classrooms on the fourth floor of the School. Graduate students and 19 faculty experts participated in discussions, providing detailed feedback on the award-winning papers. Faculty mentors offered systematic suggestions on topics, research design, and methodological rigor. The sessions were marked by dynamic interaction and lively academic exchange, which greatly benefited the participants. The sub-forums effectively served as platforms for scholarly dialogue and intellectual growth.
Sub-forum Presentation Session
At the main forum’s presentation session, the Grand Prize recipients—Li Caixia, Du Xinyu, and Li Wen—delivered presentations on their award-winning research titled:
"Global Photovoltaic Waste Under Climate Pledges: Spatiotemporal Analysis and Future Pathways",
"Synergistic Effects of Low-Carbon and Innovative City Dual-Pilot Policies on Carbon Lock-in", and
"The Impact Mechanism of Enterprise Digital Innovation on Supply Chain Discourse Power", respectively.
Professors Zhang Ming, Yue Ting, and Associate Professor Zhao Li provided expert commentary, offering constructive suggestions on research questions, frameworks, and argumentation, which helped guide further refinement of the research.
Presentations by Grand Prize Winners: Li Caixia, Du Xinyu, Li Wen
At 3:00 PM on May 16, the closing ceremony and award presentation of the 19th Graduate Academic Forum were held in Room B117. Attendees included Party Secretary Li Xinchun, Dean Ding Zhihua, Deputy Party Secretary Liu Ning, Professor Committee Chair Zhang Lei, and several program directors. The ceremony was hosted by Vice Dean Wang Delu.
Vice Dean Wang Delu Hosting the Award Ceremony
Party Secretary Li Xinchun, Deputy Party Secretary Liu Ning, Professor Zhang Lei, Professor Xu Shichun, Professor Liu Quanlong, and Associate Professor Zhou Yingying presented awards to the winners of the Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, and Third Prize.
Secretary Li Xinchun awarded the Grand Prize recipients
Deputy Secretary Liu Ning awarded the First Prize recipients
Professor Zhang Lei awarded the Second Prize recipients
Professor Xu Shichun awarded the Second Prize recipients
Professor Liu Quanlong awarded the Third Prize recipients
Associate Professor Zhou Yingying awarded the Third Prize recipients
Dean Ding Zhihua delivered closing remarks, stating that the Graduate Academic Forum has long been a flagship academic event of the School. For over a decade, it has continued to evolve in alignment with graduate training needs and has played a vital role in improving the overall quality of graduate education. He encouraged students to make full use of this platform to sharpen their research thinking and enhance their academic literacy. He expressed hope that students will take the forum as a starting point to shoulder the responsibilities of youth and contribute to the School’s disciplinary and research development.
Dean Ding Zhihua's Remarks
Since its launch in January 2025, the forum has upheld rigorous academic standards. All papers went through three rounds of evaluation: preliminary plagiarism checks, anonymous peer review, and sub-forum defenses. With a focus on “Smart Innovation and Sustainable Development”, and closely aligned with pressing issues in economic and social development, the forum provided a high-quality academic exchange platform for graduate students. Its successful organization helped strengthen students’ research abilities and fostered an academic culture of scholarly rigor, openness, and innovation.
Written by: Deng Jiaxin, Academic Division, Graduate Student Union, SEM
Photography: Zhou Yan
Reviewed by: Wang Delu (First Review), Li Xinchun (Second Review)
