
A research team from Tianjin University in China has reported a groundbreaking advance that achieves nearly 100% utilization of platinum atoms in catalytic reactions. Catalysts, often referred to as the “heart” of the modern chemical industry, are indispensable in accelerating countless chemical reactions. Precious metals like platinum are among the most effective catalysts, but their scarcity and ...

On the evening of September 28, Tianjin University staged a large-scale gala at its Peiyangyuan Campus to mark three significant occasions: the 76th National Day of the People’s Republic of China, the university’s 130th anniversary, and the arrival of the new freshman class.The event brought together over 1500 faculty, students, alumni, and distinguished guests, including Party Secretary Yang Xianjin,...

On September 29, as Tianjin University celebrated its 130th anniversary, alumni couple Gao Feng, Chairman of the National Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-Nano Manufacturing, and Tang Huanxin, Director and General Manager of Mingstone Innovative Technology Group, returned to their alma mater with a historic gift. They donated RMB 130 million to establish the “Tianjin University Brain–Computer ...

In celebration of Tianjin University’s 130th anniversary and the 90th anniversary of its University Anthem, we are delighted to present a special multilingual medley. Performed in eight languages—Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Swahili—this rendition carries the timeless melody across continents, letting the voice of Peiyang be heard around the world.Editor: Qin ...

On September 23, Tianjin University held its 2025 freshman opening ceremony at the Peiyangyuan campus, welcoming over 13,000 new students just ahead of the university’s 130th anniversary.University Party Secretary Yang Xianjin, President Chai Liyuan, and other leaders officiated the event. In his keynote address, President Chai urged newcomers to immerse themselves in the university’s legacy, to ...

Tianjin University successfully hosted the Nature Conference: Chemical Processes towards Net-Zero Emissions from September 20 to 21, 2025, as part of celebrations marking its 130th anniversary and the 100-year milestone of its Chemical Engineering discipline. The event was co-organized with Tianjin Normal University, Xinjiang University, the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations,...