Advanced Institute for Ocean Research (AIOR), Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) was formally established on December 27, 2023. As a scientific research institution, AIOR is committed to carrying out organized scientific research efficiently, coordinating ocean-related resources, planning and undertaking major strategic tasks in the ocean field of China, enhancing the source innovation ability of ocean science and technology, scientific research support service ability and high-end talent training ability of the university. AIOR will make important contributions to take SUSTech into the world-class ocean discipline and outstanding first-class university.
AIOR also undertakes the important tasks of establishing Shenzhen Ocean University (SOU) – Deep Ocean Research Center – Ocean Museum, building a carrier platform to attract high-end talents in the ocean field, connecting with Shenzhen’s “20+8” industrial clusters, cultivating top ocean talents, accelerating the construction of Shenzhen into a global ocean center city, and creating a world-class innovative ocean industry cluster in Shenzhen. SOU is located in the Dapeng New District of Shenzhen. The main campus has started construction on 20th July, 2023, and the entire campus is expected to be fully completed by 2026. The construction of Deep Ocean Research Center and Ocean Museum is accelerating.
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