Author: ZHANG Zhen 

Publisher: College of Information Science and Technology 

Date: May 10th, 2024

In a remarkable achievement for Jinan University, a team of talented students from the College of Information Science and Technology recently participated in the 46th International College Programming Competition Global Finals (ICPC WF) held in Luxor, Egypt from April 14th to 19th. The prestigious competition, often referred to as the Computer Olympiad, brought together 124 university teams from 38 countries and regions, with each university represented by a single team.

(The Jinan University team at the ICPC Global Finals)

Under the guidance of Zhang Zhen, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and head coach of the ACM team, the Jinan University team comprising Ma Jun, Wen Yinhua, and Wen Jianwei showcased exceptional skills and determination. These undergraduate students from the School of Information Science and Technology and the Joint College of Jinan University and the University of Birmingham qualified for the Global Finals after excelling in rigorous regional selection competitions involving over 50,000 college students from more than 3,000 universities across 111 countries.

During the intense five-hour competition at the Global Finals, the team successfully solved five challenging problems, securing an impressive 61st position globally. This significant accomplishment not only highlights the team's technical prowess but also underscores Jinan University's commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence in IT education.

The College of Information Science and Technology at Jinan University has long prioritized innovation, entrepreneurship training, and professional skills development in shaping IT students into versatile professionals who embody values of integration, sharing, ability orientation, and patriotism. Through various initiatives supported by national innovation projects and alumni funds, the university has consistently provided students with opportunities for innovative and entrepreneurial skills training, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in national and international competitions.

The ICPC International College Student Programming Competition stands out as the premier programming competition globally, testing participants' knowledge, mathematical acumen, algorithmic expertise, programming skills, as well as their resilience, self-learning capabilities, and teamwork spirit. Jinan University's participation and success in such esteemed competitions underscore its dedication to nurturing top-tier talent in the field of computer science and technology.

The outstanding performance of the Jinan University team at the ICPC Global Finals serves as a testament to the institution's commitment to excellence and its students' exceptional capabilities in the realm of programming and technology. Congratulations to Ma Jun, Wen Yinhua, Wen Jianwei, and the entire team for their remarkable achievement on the global stage.

(JNU team members)