Greetings from Xiamen University.

You are cordially invited to attend Xiamen University Humanities and Social Sciences International Forum. The forum is an integral part of Xiamen University Centenary Celebration, in order to promote people-to-people and cultural exchange around the world. On April 5-7th, 2021, The Center for Higher Education Development Research of Xiamen University, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (Bangkok), the Institute of Education and the Center for Teaching and Learning Development at Xiamen University will host a sub-forum on “Universities Promoting the Development of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind” in Xiamen. As an important part of the international forum, the sub-forum will invite experts and scholars both at home and abroad to deliver opening and keynote speeches. Due to COVID-19, participants from outside of mainland China will deliver their speeches online.

The sub-forum sets out to explore the ideas, values, and practices of universities promoting the development of a community with a shared future for mankind, opening up a space for experts and scholars in humanities and social sciences to share research on higher education and the development of a community with a shared future for mankind, discuss existing problems and challenges, explore international cooperation and exchange between different cultures.

Experts and scholars from related disciplines are sincerely welcomed to participate in the sub-forum. Following information and notice about the forum can be found at the official webpage of Xiamen University Centennial Celebration, the official webpage of the Institute of Education at Xiamen University and its WeChat public page, and the web portal of the forum on “Universities Promoting the Development of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind”.

The conference will cover your round-trip flights, local accommodation, and meals during your attendance. Please kindly take note of the following general information regarding the forum:

(1) Themes

The overall theme of the sub-forum is “Universities Promoting the Development of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind”, including:

1. A Community of a Shared Future for Mankind and the Future Development of Universities

2. The Mission and Responsibility of Universities in Building a Community of a Shared Future for Mankind
3. The Practice and Exploration of Universities in Developing a Community of a Shared Future for Mankind

4. The Relationship between Intelligent Education and a Community of a Shared Future for Mankind

5. A Community of a Shared Future for Mankind and International Higher Education Cooperation

(2) Time and Venue

Time: April 5-7th, 2021

Venue: Xiamen Royal Victoria Hotel (6699, Huan Dao South Road, Xiamen, Fujian)

(3) Format

Online and Offline (Participants from outside of mainland China and from COVID-19 medium or high-risk areas in China will present online)

(4) Agenda

(5) Submission

Paper or PPT

(6) Deadlines

March 15^th, 2021: Registration Due

March 20^th, 2021: Abstract and Full Paper Due

April 5-7th, 2021: Forum Presentations

(7) Contact

Institute of Education, Xiamen University, Professor Lan Xu

Email: xulan@xmu.edu.cn

Yours sincerely,

Xiamen University Humanities and Social Sciences International Forum Planning Committee

 “Universities Promoting the Development of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind” Sub-Forum Planning Committee

February 7^th, 2021