On the eve of the new year 2017, Tianjin University has taken a crucial step to further strengthen the science construction by adjusting its discipline layout: To Integrate School of Science and To Set Up School of Mathematics.
On December 29, 2016, Tianjin University held a conference to announce the decision to integrate the School of Science, and set up the School of Mathematics. Secretary of the Party Committee of Tianjin University Li Jiajun attended the conference and made a speech. Academician of Chinese Academy of Science & the Director of Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University Chen Yongchuan and all the staff from Mathematics Department, Physics Department, Chemistry Department and the Center for Applied Mathematics attended the conference. Associate Dean Hu Wenping presided this conference.
The newly founded School of Mathematics relies on the mathematical disciplines for planning and construction. The School of Mathematics consists of two parts: the Department of Mathematics and the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University.
Li Jiajun reviewed the history of the School of Science development, and summarized the contributions and achievements of Science School and the Center for Applied Mathematics in recent years. He pointed out that the founding of School of Mathematics is an important measure for Tianjin University to promote the construction of world-class university, at the same time, the measure demonstrated our destination for comprehensive development. He hoped that the School of Mathematics will make more glories and achievements in near future and become to the important support for the science construction.
