Dean's Message
Founded in 1989, Lingnan College has played a pivotal role in advancing economics at Sun Yat-sen University, emerging as a leading humanities and social sciences institution in the university. Over the past 35 years, the College has evolved into one of China's most influential and respected centers for economics education and research.
Our mission is to cultivate talent and serve the society, prioritizing students' growth. We are committed to integrating liberal arts education with professional training, guided by our educational philosophy of strengthening foundational knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary learning, respecting individual choices, and pursuing teaching excellence. Our goal is to cultivate visionary leaders and innovative thinkers who will shape the global economic landscape of the future.
Lingnan College is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fundamental economic research. Grounded in China's unique context and actively engaging with international academic frontiers, we strive to generate original ideas, theories, and schools of thought that enrich global economic discourse. Our long-term aspiration is to innovate economic theory and build an original, robust economic knowledge system.
Consistent with our mission, we actively address national and regional economic challenges. Our contributions influence critical policy areas, including macroeconomic governance, healthcare and aging, digital economy, maritime strength, financial risk management, and the development of free trade zones, providing key insights to inform policymaking and decision processes.
Looking ahead, Lingnan College will continue to pursue innovation and excellence. By seizing opportunities arising from rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the digital economy, we aim to achieve significant breakthroughs in talent cultivation, world-class faculty development, cutting-edge research, and extensive international collaborations and exchanges. We are confident that Lingnan College will make even greater contributions to the next chapter of Sun Yat-sen University's distinguished history.
