Between the water and the sky, there lies a stout and simple cement "pavilion" with gray tiles above the Jingye Lake of Weijin RoadCampus of Tianjin University. This is one of the landmark buildings of Tianjin University—Qiushi Pavilion (Qiushi means seeking truth).This simple“pavilion”was built at the same time as the construction of Peiyang Square in 1984. It is called“Qiushi Pavilion”...
The school motto epitomizes the very essence of a university. In the best position of Peiyangyuan Campus of Tianjin University stands the school motto stone weighing 260 tons. The pattern on the facade of the stone looks like a majestic tree and the four characters 实事求是 in Chinese meaning “Seeking truth from facts”, are engraved on the shaded side, facing the 1895 Administration Buildin...
Tianjin University, China’s first university of higher education in the modern era, is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering. Yet within this prestigious institution lies a cultural oasis brimming with artistic spirit—the Feng Jicai Institute of Literature and Art.Named after the distinguished Chinese writer, artist, and cultural scholar Feng Jicai, the institute was founded in ...
A university library is more than just a repository of books, it is the spiritual home of an academic institution. At Tianjin University, the library is revered as a sacred palace, a cherished landmark for all students and faculty. From the historic Old Library and the Science Library to the New Library and the Architecture Library, Tianjin University’s library facilities now span approximatel...