Anniversary News

  

XJTLU marks 20 years with global “Light Up the World” celebration

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), an international university located in Suzhou, China, has officially launched its 20th anniversary celebration. The year-long festivities began with a New Year video message from Executive President Professor Youmin Xi. In the same moment, the University unveiled its global campaign, “Light Up the World” – an interactive event that brings together digital and real-world experiences to mark this important milestone.

1 Jan 2026

XJTLU marks 20 years with global “Light Up the World” celebration
Professor Michael Fang: ‘It has been an amazing 20 years’

Professor Michael Fang: ‘It has been an amazing 20 years’

Originally published on the University of Liverpool’s website as part of its 20 Stories series for XJTLU’s 20th anniversary. Professor Michael Fang is a former Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University...

18 May 2026

Before XJTLU had a name

Before XJTLU had a name

On 18 September 2003, Professor Junhua Wu accompanied Professor Daqing Fang from the University of Liverpool on a visit to Suzhou Industrial Park.The schedule was full: briefings, site visits, meet...

18 May 2026

Professor Tim Jones: 'We are incredibly proud of all that XJTLU has achieved to date'

Professor Tim Jones: 'We are incredibly proud of all that XJTLU has achieved to date'

Originally published on the University of Liverpool’s website as part of its 20 Stories series for XJTLU’s 20th anniversary.Professor Tim Jones has been Vice Chancellor at the University of Liverpo...

18 May 2026

Professor Sir Drummond Bone: 'XJTLU has grown beyond what I originally conceived'

Originally published on the University of Liverpool’s website as part of its 20 Stories series for XJTLU’s 20th anniversary.Professor Sir Drummond Bone was Vice-Chancellor at the University of Live...

18 May 2026

Professor Kelvin Everest: ‘Very early on, our main focus was just on making it work’

Professor Kelvin Everest: ‘Very early on, our main focus was just on making it work’

Originally published on the University of Liverpool’s website as part of its 20 Stories series for XJTLU’s 20th anniversary. Professor Kelvin Everest was Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Li...

18 May 2026

‘No way back’: Professor Minzhu Yang on the ‘tough battles’ he fought at XJTLU

‘No way back’: Professor Minzhu Yang on the ‘tough battles’ he fought at XJTLU

In 2008, Xi’an Jiaotong University appointed Professor Minzhu Yang as Vice President of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), a position he remained in for 11 years. Professor Yang at XJTLU...

13 May 2026