Academic innovation can help budding entrepreneurs overcome future challenges

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 5 min read 100% complete by Morning Studio editors,Dominic NgaiJanuary 20, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), a joint venture between Chinese and British universities, is focusing on academic innovation to prepare students for future challenges. Established in 2006 in Suzhou, China, the university offers approximately 110 degree programs taught in English. XJTLU is incorporating AI into its curriculum and has introduced a "syntegrative education" strategy since 2016-17 to equip students with leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. According to Executive President Professor Youmin Xi, this approach aims to balance national needs with the demands of the digital age. The XJTLU Entrepreneur College in Taicang provides opportunities for students to develop these skills.

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