Zhejiang University style, school spirit, school motto

The academic style of Zhejiang University is: seeking truth. The school spirit is: people-oriented, integrated training, seeking truth and innovation, and pursuing excellence. The school motto is: seeking truth and innovation.

The origin of the motto of Zhejiang University, Qiushi, can be traced back to Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University.

Since its founding, Qiushi Academy has advocated “pursuing practical learning, keeping right and discarding wrong”. The Qiushi school spirit of "honoring one's friendship, not seeking profit, knowing one's way, and not counting merit" gradually formed among teachers and students. This school spirit continued to the future of Zhejiang University.

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The inheritance of Zhejiang University culture:

1. During the Anti-Japanese War

On November 1, 1938, Zhu Kezhen was in Guangxi At the opening ceremony of Yishan, he gave a speech on "Wang Yangming and the Model of College Students". In his speech, he used Wang Yangming's spirit of seeking truth, fearlessness in danger, hardship and loyalty to serve the country to inspire Zhejiang teachers and students to forge ahead in the face of hardships.

It is also proposed that the two words "seeking truth" should be used as the school motto, so as to better inherit and carry forward the fine tradition of "seeking truth" and implement the essence of scholarship. On November 19, 1938, the school council meeting formally approved Zhu Kezhen’s proposal.

2. Since the founding of New China

On May 5, 1988, the school affairs meeting chaired by President Lu Yongxiang decided to adopt "seeking truth and innovation" as the motto of Zhejiang University in the new era. .

Innovation is the common characteristic of many outstanding scientists and outstanding talents in history. Zhejiang University must have Chinese characteristics and its own characteristics, and cultivate a large number of socialist construction talents and successors with dedication, pragmatism, innovation, and collaboration. It must attach great importance to the promotion of innovative spirit, form a good group consciousness, and adhere to correct socialist direction and principles.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhejiang University