Jianghan University

Southern New Hampshire University's online offerings and artificial intelligence-powered support tools are re-engaging learners who left college without a degree.

Fu Tianfan leaves tenure-track assistant professor position in New York state for new research opportunities, and Nanjing University's 'fertile ground'.

Accordingly, leading Chinese universities such as Tsinghua University, Wuhan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have announced plans to expand their enrollments in AI and related interdisciplinary fields to meet growing demands.

The session, attended by faculty and students, explored the transition from a digital divide to one increasingly shaped by AI advancements

The rapid deployment of DeepSeek across multiple universities in Beijing marks a significant step in the digital transformation of higher education in China. As an AI-driven education tool, DeepSeek offers students personalized academic planning, 24-hour assistance with complex problems and a real-time research support system for the faculty.

Primary and secondary students in Beijing will begin to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) as China continues its quest to dominate the sector.

"It's not just about programming and building tools, but even those who have no knowledge about computer science or coding, they can join this program because also, we have a bridge for them."

Tsinghua University, one of China's top schools, recently announced it will increase its undergraduate admissions by about 150 students this year and establish a new undergraduate college for general AI education. The students will enroll in the new program, which aims to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.