BNBU held an inauguration ceremony for its Red Cross Society on 15 May 2025.
"This marks a vivid integration of liberal arts education and the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross," said BNBU President Prof Chen Zhi. He noted that since BNBU's founding, the university has actively engaged in public service initiatives. He expressed hope that the Red Cross will serve as a key platform for promoting first aid knowledge, encouraging more students to participate in volunteer work, and cultivating a strong sense of social responsibility.
BNBU President Prof Chen Zhi at the ceremony
Ms Chen Zhiying, Party Secretary and Executive Vice President of the Red Cross Society of China Zhuhai Branch, emphasised that this marks a milestone in the integration of Red Cross services with higher education in Zhuhai. As the first Red Cross established in an internationally oriented university in the city, it paves the way for exploring new models that merge humanitarian work with globalised education in the Greater Bay Area.
Ms Chen Zhiying, Party Secretary and Executive Vice President of the Red Cross Society of China Zhuhai Branch at the ceremony
The BNBU Red Cross Society will focus on promoting and training in emergency response skills such as CPR and wound care. It will also organise community outreach, blood donation campaigns, AIDS prevention education, mental health awareness, and smoke-free campus initiatives.
Students and faculty members share first-aid knowledge at the ceremony
At the ceremony, BNBU students demonstrated first aid techniques, having previously won third prize in a first aid skills competition jointly organised by the Zhuhai Red Cross Society and the Zhuhai Education Bureau.
BNBU Party Secretary of the University Party Committee and Vice President (Administration) Prof Mao Yaqing (fourth from left) and Ms Chen present cerficates to the winners
Outstanding student contributors involved in the founding of the society and in blood donation efforts were also recognised. "Your dedication has given this initiative a promising start," Prof Chen said. "It reflects the caring spirit of our students and faculty and lays a solid foundation for a meaningful tradition of service on our campus."
BNBU Party Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee Mr Chen Taifu and Director of BNBU's Medical and Health Education Office Mr Ling Qiaozhi present certificates to students
Zhuhai Central Blood Station Deputy Director Ms Lin Xintian presents certificates to students
From MPRO
Reporter: Cecilia Yu, Koga Song
Photographer: Season Li, Koga Song
