On 9 September 2014, Fujian Radio and TV University (Fujian RTVU) launched the “Micro RTVU” WeChat public service platform. In the future, students will only need to scan the “Micro RTVU” QR code to access the platform, allowing them to access Fujian RTVU’s learning resources and learning support services anytime, anywhere.

Under the guidance of the Open University of China (OUC) and the National Modern Distance Education Consortium for Higher Education Institutions, the journal Distance Education in China will hold the 13th China International Distance Education Conference 2014 in Beijing from November 27 to 28, 2014.

From September 18 to 20, 2014, the Open University of China (OUC) held the Open Online Course Development and Operation Seminar and First Sino-Norwegian Senior Seminar on MOOC. 56 participants from 18 open universities and Radio and TV Universities (RTVUs), colleges/universities, education/training institutions, and education software companies nationwide attended the Seminar, with 52 of them successfully completing the seminar.

On September 9, 2014, a tasteful and beautiful performance of the Peking Opera “Drunken Concubine”, the first of its kind at the Open University of China (OUC), was held to mark the announcement and debut of the OUC Peking Opera Research and Study Society after preparation for nearly two years. The announcement was made as part of the cultural activities held to celebrate 2014 Teachers’ Day.

A few days ago, Wang Yaohui, a young teacher from Heilongjiang Radio and TV University (Heilongjiang RTVU), had her works “Harmony” and “In Peace” exhibited at Heilongjiang CPPCC’s Painting and Calligraphy Show of Modern Lettering Art Works “Chinese Dream • Great Auspiciousness”. Chairman Du Yuxin of Heilongjiang CPPCC attended the opening ceremony.

Nearly 100 pieces of work on show were done by natives of Heilongjiang. Their distinct theme displaying the patriotism of “Chinese Dream • Great Auspiciousness” is a gift to celebrate the 65th anniversary of new China.

Recently, new school term has started in the branches of Chongqing Radio and TV University (Chongqing RTVU). To make the newcomers know and understand open learning and to encourage them to value the learning opportunities, Professor Guo Qing, President of Chongqing RTVU, gave them the first class via a video clip, sending them messages on “constructing a great life pattern.”

“To experience the convenience of digital education and the limitless charm of science and technology”. Recently the “Self Guided Tour of Science Popularization of Guangzhou” activity, organized by the Association of Science and Technology of Guangzhou and sponsored by Guangzhou Radio and TV University (RTVU), was held in Guangzhou RTVU, with more than 20 citizens, including ordinary workers, community residents, undergraduates, and children attending the event.

On October 18-19, 2014, Innovative Development of Higher Vocational Education and the 2014 Annual National Joint Conference of Vocational Technical College Presidents was held in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province. The annual conference was sponsored by the National Joint Conference of Vocational Technical College Presidents and was divided into five modules.