In January 2026, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) will convene its 16th Party congress. In anticipation of this significant event, a series of reports highlighting the university's achievements since the 15th Party congress in 2021 will be launched.

In recent years, BIT has significantly enhanced both the quantity and quality of its talent pool, contributing to its mission of becoming a world-class university with Chinese characteristics. The university has attracted over 690 high-level talents, with more than 100 new additions annually for four consecutive years, over half of whom were cultivated internally. In 2024, 32 individuals were recognized as Highly Cited Researchers globally.

BIT currently employs over 2,700 full-time faculty members, with 54 percent being part of the new faculty system and 25 percent classified as high-level talent. Four faculty teams have been recognized as Huang Danian-style teacher teams nationwide. The university continues to excel in academic leadership, with consistent selection of academicians and five distinguished foreign professors receiving the Chinese Government Friendship Award. Numerous faculty members have been honored with prestigious awards such as the May 1st Labor Medal, the China Youth Science and Technology Award, and the Baogang Excellent Teacher Award.

For the first time, BIT's annual postdoctoral intake exceeded 300, with six new postdoctoral research stations established. These achievements underscore the university's dynamic growth and its strategic focus on talent as the primary resource. Since its 15th Party congress, the university has adhered to the "talent-driven development" strategy, emphasizing the expansion, enhancement, and optimization of its talent pool. The university has prioritized ethics and integrity as the primary standards for faculty, ensuring these values are deeply embedded and sustained.

BIT is committed to attracting and nurturing high-caliber international talent, aligning with global academic disciplines and its developmental needs. The institution has reformed its faculty evaluation system to emphasize performance, fostering a highly qualified, innovative, and professional teaching staff.

A notable example is Wang Yue, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and leader of the first Huang Danian-style teacher team. At 86, he remains dedicated to undergraduate teaching, embodying BIT's the commitment to nurturing the next generation.

Meanwhile, Professor Zhou Jiadong's team in the School of Physics is advancing research on quantum materials and devices, reflecting BIT's comprehensive talent development strategy. Zhou's journey from joining BIT through a talent introduction program to achieving national recognition and publishing groundbreaking research in Nature exemplifies the university's supportive environment for academic growth.

BIT has pioneered new talent cultivation and recruitment models, characterized by mentorship, leadership, and collaboration, significantly enhancing faculty quality. The university's talent development management system is scientifically structured, open, inclusive, and efficient, providing tailored support policies that ensure robust growth for young faculty members.

By integrating global recruitment with local cultivation, institutional reform with tangible outcomes, BIT creates fertile ground for talent to flourish, allowing individuals to shine brightly on its campus.