As 2024 comes to a close, the School of Environment and Energy (hereafter "the School") held its "2024 Discipline Development Review and Planning Meeting" on December 27 in Lecture Hall C105. Led by Professor Huapeng Qin, Dean of the School, the event brought together faculty and staff to reflect on the year's achievements and discuss plans for future growth, setting a tone of collaboration and focus for the year ahead.

The meeting began with an opening address by Dean Qin, who expressed his gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the School's faculty and staff over the past year. He emphasized the importance of the meeting as an opportunity to review progress, identify key priorities, and align on strategies to ensure the School' s continued success.

The agenda then moved to presentations by research groups. Senior faculty members shared updates on their latest research and teaching accomplishments, as well as insights into student mentorship, team collaboration, and funding opportunities. Their presentations sparked lively discussions and provided valuable perspectives for the group.

A highlight of the meeting was the introduction of new faculty members, who shared their backgrounds and goals. Coming from diverse regions and disciplines, they expressed their enthusiasm for joining the School's community and their commitment to contributing to its mission. Their energy and fresh ideas were warmly welcomed by their colleagues.

In his concluding speech, Dean Qin summarized the School's achievements over the past year, including progress in academic development, talent cultivation, research innovation, and community engagement. He outlined the School's priorities for the coming year, such as strengthening international partnerships and enhancing collaboration to create new opportunities for growth. He also encouraged everyone to continue working together with a spirit of teamwork and innovation to achieve shared goals.

The meeting concluded on a positive and productive note, leaving participants inspired and aligned on next steps. Beyond reviewing accomplishments and welcoming new members, the event provided a valuable opportunity for open dialogue and shared planning. With the collective efforts of its dedicated community, the School of Environment and Energy is well-positioned to build on its success in the year ahead.