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Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of Xi¡¯an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, officially launched the University¡¯s 10th anniversary celebrations today.

Speaking in an official launch video, Professor Xi spoke about ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½¡¯s ¡°ambitious vision¡± to become to become a research-led international university in China and a Chinese university recognised internationally. He added that the efforts of all those associated with ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ had made ¡°dreams come true¡± over the past decade.

He also spoke about the theme of the anniversary ¡®Imagine 10 plus¡¯, which, he said, ¡°inspired us to reflect on the past 10 years and look forward to the next 10 years. ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ will become a truly international university that caters for the future development trends.¡±

The release of the video marks the start of the anniversary celebrations, which will see a number of activities and events taking place between May and July.

These events include the Annual Conference for Higher Education Innovation 2016, the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Research Festival and the opening of the University¡¯s new South Campus.

A special 10-year anniversary celebration event will also be held on the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ campus in July.

Meanwhile, students, alumni, staff, partners and fans of the University are being encouraged to share their stories via their favourite social media channels.

Using the hashtag #IMAGINEÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, they are urged to share memories of ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, their success stories, and their wishes to the University for the future. The best posts, videos or photos will win official limited edition ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ 10-year anniversary merchandise, which includes t-shirts, mugs and tote bags.

Dedicated anniversary web content has also been published to the University¡¯s brand new mobile-friendly website.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ was officially established in May 2006, after authorisation from the Ministry of Education the previous year. The University¡¯s first cohort of students started in September 2006 and became the first graduates in August 2010.

¡°On behalf of ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, I sincerely invite our staff, alumni, and friends to visit us and celebrate the success of ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½...I look forward to seeing you on our beautiful campus!¡± added Professor Xi in the video.