Read & Share: Spring Sprint Camping

23 April 2025

This event focuses on What I Talk about When I Talk about Running by Haruki Murakami, an inspiring memoir that explores the parallels between long-distance running and the creative process, offering profound insights into the art of living.


On the occasion of World Book Day, celebrated on April 23, approximately 30 participants engaged in a book-sharing activity Read Share: Spring Sprint Camping organized by the UNNC Doctoral Association and Graduate School.

Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Venue: Library Central Lawn (Opposed of Library)

 

Guest Sharing

14:05-14:15

Book reflections on What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Speaker: Ms. Hongyue Wang (UNNC Alumna & Marketing Manager at Jardina)

14:15-14:25

Sports as a tool to overcome academic stress

Speaker: Dr. Jia Luo (Manager for Researcher Training and Development, UNNC)

14:25-14:40

Benefits of running, precautions & stretching techniques

Speaker: Dr. Yiqiong Sun (Attending Physician, Ningbo No.2 Hospital)

 

Fun Run Campfest

  • 14:40-14:50 Starting line: Topic setting & Warm-up
  • 14:50-15:05 Hitting the wall: Interactive session
  • 15:05-15:15 Supply station: Calorie challenge
  • 15:15-15:25 Scenic route: Enjoy refreshments
  • 15:40-16:00 Final sprint: Poster presentations

This event is open to all current UNNC postgraduate research (PGR: PhD, EdD, MRes) students and members of the Doctoral Association. Audiences are also welcome to join the booking sharing activity.

In addition to prizes for the game winners, all active participants received commemorative souvenirs. Light refreshments were served throughout the event.