To comprehensively study and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, steadily advance thematic education, explore the coordinated innovation of vocational education, higher education, and continuing education, promote the digital transformation of education, and facilitate the high-quality development of the management discipline at the Open University of China (OUC), the Management Sub-committee of the OUC's 3rd Session of the Academic Committee organised its first offline academic exchanges activity for 2023 in Kunming, Yunnan Province from 16 to 18 May.

On 23 May2023, the Open University of China (OUC) commenced a series of art master aesthetic education activities throughout its entire system. One of the key highlights was the launch of a large-scale aesthetic education programme titled "Art Master Lectures," which was made available on all OUC learning terminals and external platforms.

To further advance the National Digitalisation of Education Strategy, expedite the seamless integration of emerging technologies with open education and learning, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of learning resource development and application, the Open University of China (OUC) hosted a virtual interactive learning resource demonstration and exchange event at its Wukesong Campus from 16th to 19th May 2023.

To further study and implement the thematic education campaign on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Information Technology Department of the Open University of China (OUC) has conducted research on the school’s data sharing capacities. The research highlights challenges in the construction of a digital university.

To further advance the implementation of the thematic education campaign on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and to effectively carry out the important task of promoting the digitalisation of education and establishing a society and nation that prioritizes lifelong learning, the Open University of China (OUC) convened a meeting on May 20, 2023.

On 15 May 2023, at 1 p.m., the highly anticipated class titled "Salute to the Masters: Vincent Willem Van Gogh and Oscar-Claude Monet-A Face-to-Face Oil Painting Tutorial for Beginner Students" commenced punctually at the Weigongcun Campus of the Seniors University of China (SUC).

To comprehensively study and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and fulfill the OUC's Key Tasks for 2023, as well as to serve the construction of a digital university and advance the digital transformation of Business Administration majors, the Faculty of Economics and Management at the Open University of China (OUC) hosted a seminar on the digital transformation of Business Administration majors and the relevant Central Teaching and Research Group in Kunming, Yunnan Province, from May 17th to 18th, 2023.

To promote and deepen a culture of national reading promoted by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Ju Chuanjin, vice president of the Open University of China (OUC), presided over a conference with teaching staff from different departments on 16 May 2023.