On the afternoon of December 25th, 2024, the departure ceremony for the member of SUIBE on China’s 41st Antarctic Scientific Expedition was held in the Conference Room 510 of the Information Building on SUIBE’s Songjiang Campus, to see off Mr. Wu Ningbo, a faculty member from the Law School who is about to head for the Antarctic. President Wang Rongming and Wu Yi, Vice Chairman of the University Council of SUIBE, attended the ceremony.
Wang Rongming extended his congratulations to Wu Ningbo on behalf of SUIBE. He pointed out that it marked the first time for a faculty member of SUIBE to join the national Antarctic expedition. Wu Ningbo’s participation in the mission is of great significance. It demonstrates SUIBE’s capabilities in and contributions to supporting and serving national strategic tasks and participating in and leading global governance, opening up a new pattern for SUIBE to serve the construction of foreign-related legal systems in China. Wang Rongming also presented Wu Ningbo with the cold-proof clothing on behalf of the university, and told him to take good care of himself during the expedition. Wang Rongming said he looked forward to Wu Ningbo’s early return.
Wu Ningbo received a flag and sent his best wishes. Qiao Baojie, Dean of the Law School, briefed on the background of this expedition and information of the members of the expedition team.
Wu Ningbo said that he felt a great sense of honor to represent SUIBE in China’s Antarctic scientific research. He would always bear in mind the instructions of the leaders, live up to the expectations of all faculty and students, actively contribute his wisdom and strength to China’s in-depth participation in Antarctic governance, and showcase the patriotism and global competence of SUIBE’s teachers.
Translated by Han Haiyi