Snapshots of 2024

A meeting of minds

Jiang Yajun Nanjing, Jiangsu

Looking back at 2024, my most memorable highlight was hosting a foreign professor who visited Nanjing Normal University for an international academic conference.

From the moment he arrived at the airport to our time exploring the campus, we continuously exchanged academic ideas and discussed current affairs, covering topics such as linguistics, cognitive science, ecological science, and the impact of AI on contemporary academia.

We were so engrossed in our conversation that we didn't notice a teacher accompanying us had taken an interesting photo. It captured us deep in discussion in front of the statue of Confucius, giving the impression that we were consulting and conversing with the ancient philosopher himself.

This photo reminds me that academic exchange can bridge time and nationality, symbolizing a shared global pursuit of wisdom and truth.