Group Photo at the Award Ceremony
On August 25, 2024, the 7th National University Land and Spatial Planning Skills Competition was held at Hohai University, where the team from our School once again secured the First Prize with outstanding performance. The competition attracted 167 teams from across the country, with 63 teams advancing to the final round. Under the meticulous guidance of professors Ma Guoqiang, Huang Yinzhou, and You Feng, the team comprising students Huang Kenrong, Liu Yuxuan, Yan Bijiao, and Zhang Yukun (Class of 2022) spent five months completing their project titledGuanchuan Flowing Spring and Harmony, Prosperous Nation and Happy People: Village Planning for Banchuan Village, Shangguan Town, Huating City (2024-2040). The project involved various stages, including on-site surveys, concept development, plan comparison, map drafting, and document writing. With the dedicated guidance of their teachers, the team achieved their set goals, demonstrating their comprehensive grasp of professional knowledge and advancing the practical education of undergraduate students in the School.
Group Photo at the Competition Venue
Debate and Presentation Scene
The team began their work in early April, gathering materials from multiple sources and conducting in-depth field surveys. Through interviews, questionnaires, and discussions with local residents, village committee members, merchants, and tourists, they thoroughly analyzed the current situation of the village, ensuring effective and insightful research that revealed core issues and clarified planning objectives and strategies. To ensure the project's completeness, innovation, and practicality, the team conducted regular progress reviews and promptly incorporated the advice and corrections from their mentors, continuously improving their project for optimal presentation.
On-site Field Survey
Moreover, the School places great importance on passing down knowledge through peer mentoring. This year, senior students, including Chen Yanbo and Cheng Jialong (Class of 2021), who won the First Prize in the 6th National University Land and Spatial Planning Skills Competition, provided valuable insights to this year’s team. They offered guidance on research methods, planning skills, project content, and presentation techniques, helping resolve many potential challenges. Their contributions played a crucial role in the success of the team’s project,Guanchuan Flowing Spring and Harmony, Prosperous Nation and Happy People: Village Planning for Banchuan Village, Shangguan Town, Huating City (2024-2040), which ultimately earned high honors.
Award Ceremony
Poster Presentation of "Banchuan Wind" Team
Guided by the school motto of "Perseverance and Distinction," the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences continues to focus on the Northwest while engaging nationally and globally, applying the principles of integration, innovation, and pragmatism in land and spatial planning across China's western regions. Our students consistently embody Lanzhou University's spirit of "Dedication and Struggle," striving to be diligent, practical, and progressive. By aligning with academic frontiers and immersing themselves in the lives of the people, they continually enhance their planning skills and contribute to the nation's land and spatial planning efforts. The School remains committed to strengthening talent development in land and spatial planning, tailoring education to regional characteristics, and nurturing qualified planning professionals with solid theoretical foundations, comprehensive knowledge, and proficient skills. We look forward to even greater achievements by our students in the coming years.
Written by: Ma Guoqiang, Chen Yanbo, Huang Kenrong, Liu Yuxuan
