The surging wave of artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the production and living styles of humankind. As global education stands at a critical juncture of historic transformation, we must seize the boundless possibilities in the intelligent era in order to ride the tide to advance. To accelerate the implementation of theGlobal Digital Compactadopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future and to advance the achievement of the2030 Sustainable Development Goal for Education, this W

The 15th China Academy Awards of Documentary Film concluded at CUC on January 4. Over 1,270 works competed, with Shenzhou 13 winning the Jury Grand Prize. Special awards honored the Shenzhou 13 astronauts for their space filming. The ceremony underscored CUC’s leadership in documentary education and its commitment to cultural heritage and innovation.

CUC students joined a patriotic border education program in Arxan, Inner Mongolia. They patrolled snow-covered frontiers, performed ethnic dances and opera on tourist trains, and promoted local tourism through media projects. The team was appointed Cultural Tourism Promotion Ambassadors, supporting rural revitalization with their digital and creative expertise.

Night-shining White, an AI-interactive digital artwork by Professor Wang Lei’s team from CUC, debuted at the 10th Beijing International Art Biennale. The piece combines CG animation and real-time AI, reinterpreting a Tang Dynasty painting. It attracted thousands of visitors and media coverage, showcasing CUC’s leadership in digital cultural innovation.

The animated short film I Am Li Yangqiao, created by six Animation majors from CUC, was selected for the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film explores a miner’s inner world after a mining accident. It will premiere in February, marking a significant recognition for student-led animated storytelling on an international stage.

Five SIS students performed the song “We Are Fine” on the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala alongside renowned artists. The students reflected on the experience as a valuable milestone, blending professional training with national stage presence. The performance highlighted CUC’s commitment to cultivating versatile international communication talents through real-world practice.

CUC’s two professional degree teaching cases were selected for the Ministry of Education’s 2025 Thematic Case Collection under “cultural innovation” and “going global.” One focuses on digitalization of cultural heritage, the other on a digital platform promoting China’s time-honored brands overseas. This marks CUC’s fourth consecutive year of selection.

CUC and the Yunnan Tourism Association held a symposium on deepening culture-tourism integration and China Chic innovation. Both sides discussed IP incubation, digital empowerment, and national trend transformation. The delegation visited CUC’s Animation School and National Trend Institute. The partnership aims to transform Yunnan’s ethnic and intangible cultural heritage into youth-oriented cultural products.