Shandong University and Harbin Institute of Technology took the lead.
In the 80s of the last century, Shandong University and Harbin Institute of Technology established branches in Weihai, opening a precedent for running schools in other places.
This cooperation model provides a new way for universities to exchange resources and complement each other's advantages, and also sets a milestone for the subsequent running of schools in other places.
With the birth of Sun Yat-sen University Zhuhai Campus and other institutions in the late 90s, the expansion of university enrollment is in line with the development needs of emerging cities, which has promoted the development of non-local schools.
This model not only satisfies the city's demand for higher education resources, but also provides a new platform for universities to expand their influence.
Recently, Nanjing Normal University and Changzhou, Jiangsu Province signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to jointly build a synthetic biology industry research institute to promote the upgrading of Changzhou's innovative industry.
Nanjing Normal University has abundant disciplinary resources and research strength, and will play an important role in the development of Changzhou, Jiangsu.
The cooperation between strong universities and strong prefecture-level cities will bring new development opportunities to education, science and technology and industry, which is worth looking forward to.
The cooperation model of running schools in different places will continue to promote the common development of universities and cities, cultivate more outstanding talents for the society, and help the local economy take off.