On Jan.18, 2013, the founding ceremony of the Strategic Council of Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance was held in Beijing. Twenty council members, together with Vice President of Tsinghua Universityschool board member XIE Weihe, Board ChairwomanDean WU Xiaoling, Executive Associate Dean LIAO Li, Senior Associate Dean NIE Fenghua,Associate Dean ZHAO Cen, attended the ceremony.

XIE Weihe highlighted in his address that the PBC School of Finance should integrate the advantages of the school's predecessor-Graduate School of PBCthose of Tsinghua University. He also encouraged the school to align itselfcurriculum with the financial reformslatest developments taking place in Chinathe world, ensure that the institution remains a world-leading finance educator,continue to make even greater contributions to the industry. 

XIE Weihe, Vice President of Tsinghua Universityschool board member 

In his State of the School Address, Executive Associate Dean LIAO Li, briefed the meeting's attendees on the school's fundamentals, educational programs, faculty building, research,international exchanges. Senior Associate Dean NIE Fenghua introduced the work that the school has been involved in regarding student enrollmentcultivation.

Dean Wu presented the appointment letters to the present council members. The Strategic Council consists of 26 members, all of which are department leaders from financial regulators, government agencies,major financial institutions. The council was formed to provide advice regarding strategic planning, course design, academic research,assistance in establishing internship bases for PBCSF students. Additionally, council  members are also assigned as part-time lecturerssupervisors for Master's degree students.  

 

Dean Wu presents the appointment letter to LI Chao, Strategic Council Vice President

Council members held in-depth discussions covering preparations for the Tsinghua University National Academy of Financial Research, faculty building,the career development of students. They also suggested that the school should attach more importance to interdisciplinary researchthe cultivation of multi-discipline students.

In her closing remarks, Dean Wu expressed her hopes that the council members make substantial contributions to the finance educationthe establishment of the National Academy of Financial Research. 

 

The founding of the Strategic Council will enhance the school's close ties with the financial industry,fully utilize the traditional strengths of the PBC School of Finance as a renowned institution of financial education in China.  

 

Assembled Attendees