This event has gathered more than 80 outstanding undergraduate students from FoSE, showcasing their impressive research projects. They vividly presented their research findings through posters, either individually or in teams. These project outcomes not only cover various disciplines and professional fields within FoSE but also fully demonstrate the students' exceptional talents in academic exploration and innovative practice. For undergraduates, this event is not only a dazzling stage for showcasing their research achievements but also a crucial opportunity to strengthen their research foundation and enhance their research capabilities. Participants can not only engage in in-depth exchanges with the audience about their research findings but also learn from each other and make collective progress through interaction, laying the foundation for future scientific innovation. This showcase is not only a concentrated display of the fruitful results of undergraduate research practice projects but also aims to stimulate the scientific research potential of students in science and engineering and promote the spirit of scientific research.

During this event, an academic review panel also reviewed all the posters for the "Best Poster Awards" on-site, with one first prize, two second prizes, and three third prizes. In addition, the audience voted for five "Most Popular Poster Awards."

Leap from 11 to 717: FURP Showcase Boost Scientific Research Talent Cultivation

In the academic year of 2011-2012, FoSE officially launched the Faculty Undergraduate Research Practice programme, which is dedicated to providing undergraduate students with valuable opportunities for practice and research, and encouraging students to confront global social issues, using cutting-edge technologies to explore innovative paths to solve complex problems. Over time, the influence and reach of the FURP programme have gradually expanded. From the initial 11 students participating in 11 research projects at the beginning of the programme, by the 2023-2024 academic year, there were a total of 248 research projects, with the number of participating students soaring to 717. Over the past decade, more than 4,000 students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering have participated in and benefited from it. FURP programme has now developed into an indispensable part of both research and student experience, continuously attracting many outstanding students who are curious and eager to explore scientific research.

FURP Showcase: Unleashing Potential and Leading the Way to Future Scientific Research

Looking back, many eye-catching scientific research achievements often stem from the experience and the creativity gained by students during FURP programme. These projects not only provide students with practical opportunities but also ignite the spark of inspiration for their scientific journey. In a recent design event, "Memory" co-created by Xiaoxi Wang and Zhiyi Chen, as well as "Grippy" by Hoilam Leong, both won the RedDot Award, which is known as the "Oscar" of the design world. These two design works are the results of the foundation laid by two groups of students in the undergraduate research practice project. During the summer research practice phase, the project was personally guided by an international team from the Product Design and Manufacture major at UNNC. Dr Jiang Wu, the project leader, mentioned: "The fact that UNNC students can share the stage with the world's top designers during their undergraduate studies fully affirms the boundless innovative potential of the younger generation in China." The FURP programme is not only a stage to showcase talent but also a cradle for incubating innovative thinking, continuously stimulating and nurturing future leaders in the field of design.

The FURP programme not only provides students with a solid foundation of theory and practice, laying a solid cornerstone for their journey of creativity, but also sets the stage for their future scientific endeavors.

Yejiong Yu, an outstanding graduate from UNNC, was part of a research team that successfully developed a revolutionary COVID-19 detection technology in early 2020. This innovative achievement not only contributed significantly to the global pandemic response but also won the special contribution award from the President of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK. As a core member of the research team, Yejiong Yu has emphasized on multiple occasions that his rapid development and significant achievements in his scientific career are mainly attributed to his active participation in the FURP programme during his undergraduate studies. This greatly honed his research capabilities and innovative thinking, laying a solid foundation for his future in-depth research in the field of biomedicine. It was these experiences that enabled Yejiong Yu to stand out when applying for a direct PhD, smoothly transitioning into the field of biomedicine, and playing an indispensable role in the team's breakthroughs.

The FURP programme is the core platform for the Faculty of Science and Engineering to cultivate future scientists and innovative leaders. It not only showcases the fruitful scientific achievements of undergraduates but also stimulates students' research potential and promotes industry-academia collaboration and innovative development through the deep integration of practice and theory. Through this platform, FoSE continues to nurture innovative talents who drive scientific progress and social development. With the continuous influx of outstanding scholars and the emergence of scientific research achievements, FoSE is steadily moving towards a new chapter of brilliant educational achievements.