To guide new students in cultivating the right academic attitude, clarifying their learning directions, and establishing a sound academic ethos, the SFL successfully held its first lecture for new graduate studentson September 10 in Room 7-210. Hosted by Teaching Secretary Ms. Liu, Professor Gu Yi delivered an enlightening academic lecture titled “Upholding Integrity, Clarifying Norms and Seeking Knowledge: The Beginning and Awareness of the Academic Journey”. Centered on academic integrity, supervisor-student relationships, and research methodology, the lecture served as a rich and thought-provoking academic orientation for all incoming graduate students.

The lecture began by emphasizing the foundational role of academic ethics and norms. Professor Gu stressed that integrity is the lifeline of scholarly research. From day one, graduate students must establish a strong awareness of ethical boundaries, strictly adhere to citation standards, and resolutely resist misconduct such as plagiarism, theft, and fabrication. She urged students to internalize the spirit of truth-seeking and scientific rigor, turning it into both mindset and practice, thus safeguarding the purity of academic pursuit.

On the topic of supervisor-student relationships, Professor Gu provided an in-depth interpretation of the “supervisor-responsibility system”. She emphasized that students should take the initiative to maintain open and effective communication with their supervisors, showing respect and reverence in both academic and personal matters. Students were encouraged to actively seek guidance, regularly report their progress, and foster a harmonious, mutually supportive relationship that promotes shared growth between mentors and mentees.

Regarding study rhythm and research methodology at the graduate level, Professor Gu offered the advice of “starting strong to finish relaxed and mastering the pace”. She reminded new students to quickly adapt to graduate life, engage in extensive reading, and identify their research interests early. Reading should be purposeful—“reading with questions in mind”—and focused on building depth of knowledge. When it comes to paper writing, she highlighted the essence of “one part writing, seven parts revising”, urging students to patiently and humbly refine their work based on supervisors’ feedback, striving for excellence through continuous improvement.

In closing, the lecture explored the dialectical unity of “change and constancy”. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, students are encouraged to embrace change—actively tracking cutting-edge developments, exploring interdisciplinary integration, and innovating in research approaches. At the same time, they must uphold what remains unchanged: the fundamental principles and core values of scholarship—namely, high ethical standards and rigorous academic integrity. Only by balancing change with constancy can scholars achieve sustainable and meaningful progress.

Rich in content and highly relevant, the first lecture for new graduate students laid a solid foundation for the academic journey ahead, reflecting the school’s strong commitment to graduate education. The lecture also provided crucial support for advancing the university’s “Top Tust Plan” and achieving the goals of the “Excellence in Research and Education”action.