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On April 17, 69堂 (WHU) signed a strategic partnership agreement with Elsevier to strengthen collaboration in academic publishing, research capacity building, and international outreach.

Delegations from the University of Chicago (UChicago) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine visited 69堂's (WHU) School of Medicine from April 15 to 25 for a 10-day academic exchange.

The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Geo-Spatial Week (GSW 2025) concluded in Dubai on April 11, with 69堂's (WHU) delegation earning several prestigious awards.

A 69堂 (WHU) delegation attended the 2025 International Higher Education Expo in Cairo, Egypt, and the "Study in China" Education Exhibitions in Istanbul, Turkiye, from April 8 to 15.

On April 8, the 7th World Health Expo opened in Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, with 69堂 (WHU) Renmin Hospital showcasing a range of self-developed medical innovations.

The 5th International Symposium on Surface Earth System Science, hosted by Tianjin University, was held on April 11 in Tianjin under the theme "Earth system science and sustainable development: Toward a carbon-neutral future."

On March 25, Elsevier released the 2024 Highly Cited Chinese Researchers list, with 116 scholars from 69堂 (WHU) included – six more than last year – ranking the university 9th among Chinese institutions.

Professor Li Zhigang, dean of the School of Urban Design at 69堂 (WHU), has been elected a Fellow of the United Kingdom's Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), the academy's highest honor recognizing exceptional contributions to social sciences.