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Oct20University–Industry Collaboration Earns International Recognition Again! WKU Interdisciplinary Project Wins the Red Dot Award: Design Concept
Recently, a foldable eyewear case, FOLDO, jointly developed by Assistant Professor Maurizio Vrenna (Mao Li) and Lecturer Jiang Yuanbo from WKU’s College of Architecture and Design, Chen Wangyu, Wu Jiawei, and He Ziyu, students majoring in Industrial Design, and Lu Yan, Lyu Bingwei, and Xu Jiahong, students majoring in Graphic Design, has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026.
The project was developed through a collaboration between Wenzhou-Kean University and Wenzhou Lovedoor Grou…
Sep28WKU Scholar | Rethinking Collectivism: A New Approach from WKU Research
For years, cross-cultural psychologists have faced a longstanding puzzle: East Asian societies are often seen as more collectivistic, but some surveys have yielded higher collectivism scores for Western societies.
A recent study, with Dr. Alexander S. English of Wenzhou-Kean University serving as a core collaborator, published in Nature Human Behavior, suggests that the issue may come from how collectivism is measured.
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Nov06Wenzhou-Kean University climbs 229 places in QS Asia rankings
Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) has climbed 229 places to No. 751 in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings, released recently by global higher education organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It ranked 178th among universities in the Chinese mainland, up 51 places from last year. Its International Faculty Ratio earned a full score, ranking No. 1 among universities in the Chinese mainland.
The QS Asia University Rankings is one of the world’s most influential regional university rankings. The ranki…
Nov04University-Industry Collaboration | Making Buildings Think: WKU Professor Liu Xuesong’s Team Wins National First Prize in “Data Elements ×” Competition
A project led by Professor Xuesong Liu of the International Frontier Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) won the National First Prize in the Green and Low-Carbon Track at the 2026 “Data Elements ×” Competition, whose national finals recently concluded. Four projects from Zhejiang Province received national first prizes, with this being the only winning project from Wenzhou.
Led by CHINT Group and jointly submitted by WKU, Baisheng United Group, Qingteng Techno… -
May27WKU students explore a world of culture at Wenzhou’s Garden Expo
Group photo of students and faculty at the Wenzhou Garden Expo.
Ouhai, Wenzhou: In the days leading up to China’s Youth Day, WKU students explored the Wenzhou Garden Expo. The garden features plants and architectural styles from across the world, including France, Italy, Japan, the United States and several Chinese cities.
The group was led by Harry H., a WKU student who interned at the Expo for two months during its development. Drawing from his experience, Harry guided students through the ex…
Jul18Industry-Academia Collaboration Cultivates Talent: WKU-Tospo Lighting Joint Designs Shine
During the Spring 2025 semester, facilitated by Wenzhou-Kean University’s Office of Research, the College of Michael Graves launched an in-depth collaboration with Tospo Deban Lighting Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hengdian Group. Under the guidance of Professor Maurizio Vrenna, 21 junior Industrial Design students developed 12 innovative luminaire concepts over the term, culminating in a joint review session on May 28. These works demonstrated the power of university-industry synergy, achieving se…
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