With the vigorous development of China's higher education, everyone has begun to pay more and more attention to the title of "famous university", from the current "double first-class". However, times are changing, and so are university rankings. Education continues to evolve, and so do universities, but with development comes competition.
Since China proposed the "double first-class" construction, major universities have devoted themselves to discipline construction to innovate and enhance competitiveness. However, it is regrettable that some former "985" universities, such as Nankai University, Northeastern University, Jilin University, Northwest A&F University, Lanzhou University and Xi'an Jiaotong University, have unfortunately shown obvious signs of regression.
Nankai University: Past Glory and RealityNankai University, as a 985 project university in China, was once a leader among domestic universities, known for its rich history and outstanding comprehensive strength. For a long time, Nankai University has been shrouded in multiple layers"Halo"---"One of the members of Southwest Associated University""Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Fudan University""of the alma mater"
However, in recent years, Nankai University has dropped significantly in the rankings and is no longer in the top 10.
The history of Nankai University can be traced back to 1919, at the time byYan Xiu and Zhang Boling were founded by adhering to the concept of education to save the country
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Nankai University underwent the adjustment of colleges and departments, and gradually developed into a national key university featuring both arts and sciences.
Up to now, Nankai University has 27 professional colleges, offering 84 undergraduate majors, and the school has more than 33,100 studentsThese include about 17,000 undergraduates, 11,000 master's students, and nearly 4,700 doctoral students.
However, in the early years, Nankai University was on a par with Tsinghua University and Peking University. During the war, Nankai University, along with Peking University and Tsinghua University, moved to Changsha and merged to become the National Changsha Provisional University, which was later moved to Kunming, Yunnan Province in 1938 and renamed the National Southwest Associated UniversityAs a part of Southwest Associated University, the strong strength of Nankai University can be seen, which also fully proves that Nankai University was an extraordinary university at that time.
However, in later development, Tsinghua University and Peking University gradually emerged as top universities in China and even the worldAlthough Nankai University still maintains the status of a 985 project university, it is no longer comparable to Tsinghua University and Peking University in terms of ranking and comprehensive strength.
Northeastern University: Once brilliant, now decliningNortheastern University is one of the most famous universities in Northeast China and one of the first universities to be selected as a national key university. Its illustrious historyIncluding the research and development of the first analog electronic computer in China, the first domestic CT and the first super steel and other scientific research achievements.
However, in recent years, Tohoku University's strength has declined significantly, especially in the field of engineering.
As the saying goes: success is also Xiao He, defeat is also Xiao He. In recent years, traditional majors such as metallurgy and automation have lost their original competitiveness, and high-tech majors such as computers have begun to riseNortheastern University's proudest engineering major did not follow the trend of the times and gradually lost the pursuit of candidates.
On the one hand,Northeastern University has been constantly split up in the process of development, and the faculties have been constantly adjusted, resulting in a decline in strength。On the other hand,The economic downturn in the Northeast has affected education support
In addition, the Tohoku region has limited attraction to talented people, making it:Northeastern University is at a disadvantage when it comes to talent acquisition.
Regional influence constraintsJilin UniversityJilin University, another 985 university located in the Northeast region, is:It is one of the first 22 universities in China to establish a graduate school. However, due to the geographical location, the popularity of Jilin University has declined, and most people's impression of Jilin University may be: The floor area is very large
The decline in the strength of Jilin University is closely related to regional development. Like Northeastern University, Jilin University is more affected by the region, which also leads to a decline in its strength.
Lanzhou University
Lanzhou University was founded in 1909, and in the fifties and sixties of the last century, Lanzhou University can be described as one of the most representative universities in the domestic university circle。However, due to the constraints of geographical location, it is not only difficult for Lanzhou University to recruit outstanding students from other provinces. Moreover, the lack of state support and limited scientific research funding also restricts the development of Lanzhou UniversityEven after graduating from Lanzhou University, students may still go to other places for further development. This has also led to a serious problem of brain drain.
Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an Jiaotong University, which was originally ranked among the top five universities in China, is a 985 veteran university. However, due to the geographical location, many high-achieving students have been lost, and many top students are more inclined to apply for universities in first-tier cities, such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This has led to a gradual decline in the ranking of Xi'an Jiaotong University.
Northwest A&F University: The dilemma of agriculture and forestry collegesNorthwest A&F University is one of the birthplaces of modern higher agricultural education in Northwest China, and is also one of the agricultural universities with the most complete disciplines of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in China. The university's wine major has always ranked first in the country, and no other university has been able to surpass it so far. However, due to its location in the great northwest region of China, its advantageous majors are not widely popular.
Some of these "985" universities, some of which were once on a par with Tsinghua University and Peking University, are now only in the top 15 in the country. However, despite their unsatisfactory development speed, as a "985" university, they still have a strong comprehensive strength and college entrance examination admission score.
This reminds us,Even if the school does not develop as expected, it still has the "halo of a famous school", and students still need to pay a lotWork hard to get into these schools.
The History and Impact of Project 985
The "985 Project" was officially launched on May 4, 1998, marking a new level of higher education in China. In the following years, a total of 33 new 985 universities were established, and by 2016, the total number of "985 universities" in the country was 39, and this is still the case today.
These 39 universities occupy an important position in China's higher education, but at the same time, China's higher education system has also undergone great changes and challenges. Some non-"985" universities are also constantly improving their own strength, gradually catching up with some "985" universities, which further intensifies competition.
China's higher education system is facing a series of challenges. First of all, the competition between universities is fierce and the rankings fluctuate greatly, so how to maintain sustainable and stable development has become a key issue. Secondly, the comprehensive strength of colleges and universities is not only related to geographical location and historical precipitation, but also needs to be constantly innovated to meet the needs of the development of the times. In addition, universities need to attract and retain excellent teachers and students, promote scientific research and social services, and improve the level of internationalization.
Higher education in China is full of challenges, but it is also full of opportunities. Through continuous improvement and innovation, Chinese universities are expected to continue to play an important role in the global higher education sector. This also reminds other colleges and universities that education development is an ever-changing process, and it is necessary to constantly adapt to the needs of the times, strengthen internal construction, and improve the quality and level of education to ensure that the school can remain competitive in the fierce competition.
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