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JI exchange student wins top honor in SJTU singing contest
Gemma Villoresi, an exchange student at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), recently claimed first place in the final of the 2025 SJTU Top Ten Singers Competition. Representing JI, Gemma secured the championship title with her rendition of “All I Ask” after three rounds of competition.
Canadian student embarks on transformative cross-culture journey at JI
With a multicultural heritage and a passion for discovery, Canadian student Alexandre Beaudin has embarked on an extraordinary academic and personal journey at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter). Since arriving in Shanghai in 2024, he has embraced the city’s vibrant culture, explored the possibilities of sustainable engineering, and found creative expression through the lens of his camera.
JI student wins “Rising Creator” award in China Daily video contest
Stephen Yeap Weller, a Class of 2025 Malaysian undergraduate student from the University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been recognized with the “Rising Creator” award in the 2024 My China Surprise global short video contest, organized by China Daily 21st Century News Group. His video titled Experiencing the Dragon Boat Festival in China Is So Much Fun stood out for its vivid storytelling and authentic cultural perspective.
Top IEEE journal publishes federated analytics review by JI team
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, a top-tier journal in the fields of communications and computer science, has published a review paper on federated analytics by Associate Professor Yifei Zhu and his research team at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao...
JI holds alumni reunion to celebrate 19th anniversary
The University of Michigan–Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held a grand alumni reunion on April 6 at the Long Bin Building on the SJTU Minhang campus to celebrate the 19th anniversary of its founding. Coinciding with the 129th anniversary of SJTU, the event brought together more than 100 participants, including alumni from around the world, faculty, staff and other members of the JI community.
JI student explores Suzhou’s cultural depth
Suzhou’s ancient gardens and canals have long drawn visitors, but for 10 young people from around the world, the city offered more than just postcard views — it was a place to experience, not just to see. Alexandre Beaudin was captivated by the architectural beauty of the residence. “The white walls, black-tiled roofs, and intricate wood carvings harmonize perfectly with Suzhou’s classical gardens,” he said.
JI holds 2025 graduate commencement ceremony
The 2025 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Graduate Commencement Ceremony was held at Long Bin Building on March 29.
JI celebrates cultural exchange through Chinese opera
The University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted the "Resonance of Chinese Opera, Everlasting Friendship" event on March 27, coinciding with World Theatre Day. Held at the Long Bin Building, the event brought...
JI team publishes novel findings in Physical Review Letters
A research team led by Associate Professor Lei Shao at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has published their latest research findings in Physical Review Letters, a leading journal in the field of physics. The paper, titled “Self-Injection Locked and Phase Offset-Free Micromechanical Frequency Combs,” introduces a novel self-injection locking mechanism for micromechanical frequency combs, offering significant advancements in nonlinear dynamics and precision clock signal sources.
Shanghai F1 craze thrills JI student
The 2025 Formula One China Grand Prix, held in Shanghai last week, attracted a record-breaking crowd of over 220,000 spectators to the Shanghai International Circuit. Among the attendees was Ethan Kahn Firtanto, an Indonesian international student of the University of...
JI hosts UM students for sustainability study in Shanghai
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has hosted a group of students from UM Ann Arbor for a week-long overseas study program in Shanghai. The sustainability-themed M-Engin program ran from March 1 to March 9.
JI establishes GDP partnership with NTU
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has announced a new partnership with Singapore-based Nanyang Technological University (NTU), further expanding its Global Degree Pathways (GDP) program. This collaboration extends the program to 12 master’s programs across three NTU colleges, strengthening JI’s global academic network and providing students with enhanced international learning opportunities.