The final round of the 19th “Challenge Cup” National College Student Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition recently concluded in Nanjing. Yango University secured a National Second Prize and ranked first in the Information Technology category across Fujian Province. In addition, the university won five National Bronze Medals at the China International College Students’Innovation Competition (2025).

The competition was jointly hosted by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Ministry of Education, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the All-China Students’ Federation, and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, and was organized by Nanjing University and the Communist Youth League Jiangsu Provincial Committee. The event attracted over 400,000 entries from more than 2,700 universities nationwide, involving over 3 million students, with 640 projects shortlisted for the final round of the main competition.

Yango University placed strong emphasis on preparation and participation in the “Challenge Cup.” By integrating resources and building dedicated platforms, the university developed a collaborative competition operation model that enhances synergy between schools and disciplines, and integrates academic research with project development. This model provides students with an ideal platform to demonstrate their strengths and talents. Since the university-level competition launched in November 2024, a total of 48 specialized training sessions have been conducted. To address core academic needs, the university also invited on- and off-campus experts to deliver one-on-one mentorship, continuously strengthening the core competitiveness of student projects.

Moving forward, Yango University will continue to optimize its academic discipline development and drive further innovation in competition mechanisms. It aims to encourage more students to engage in scientific and technological innovation, cultivate a spirit of scientific inquiry, and enhance research capabilities—empowering youth to strive forward with determination and fulfill their mission through action.