March 5, 2023, marked a momentous occasion as the curtains rose on the unveiling ceremony of the Beijing Jiaotong University and Beijing Taichuang Investment Management Co., Ltd. Graduate Joint Training Base in the vibrant confines of Classroom 306 at Sidong. A distinguished gathering included Jiang Hui, Vice Dean of the Graduate School, Guo Ming, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Management, Shangguan Yongqiang, Chairman of Taichuang Investment, along with executives Liu Songhai, Fu Sheng, Park Changlong, and more. The proceedings were gracefully presided over by Qiu Xiaodong, Vice Dean of the School.

Jiang Hui, on behalf of the school, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Taichuang Investment for their unwavering support in talent cultivation. Emphasizing the school's commitment to cultivating morality and talents, he highlighted ongoing efforts in education and teaching reform. He applauded collaborative initiatives with enterprises, fostering substantive and long-term cooperation mechanisms, particularly in joint training for graduate students. The "Quantitative Investment Class," an innovative project involving schools, enterprises, foundations, colleges, teachers, and students, stands as a testament to this commitment. Jiang Hui pledged continued support for the construction and development of joint training bases, ensuring quality management and services.

Shangguan Yongqiang, visibly honored to co-establish a joint graduate training base with his alma mater, reflected on the journey of the "Quantitative Investment Class." Enrolling 39 students across the first two sessions, the class, guided by both internal and external mentors, conducted practical research on quantitative projects, yielding noteworthy results recognized in the market. He urged the upcoming class to delve into course co-construction, practical research, paper writing, internship practice, and joint publication, aiming to contribute positively to the growth of students and the high-quality development of schools and enterprises.

Zhang Shuwen, the student representative from the "Quantitative Investment Class," took the stage, expressing gratitude to the school, colleges, and alumni for constructing a learning platform that seamlessly integrates theory with practice. She shared personal insights gained through the class, highlighting the deepened understanding of the financial industry, improved modeling and programming skills, and invaluable assistance in course learning, paper publishing, and job hunting. Encouraging her peers to actively join the quantitative class and become part of the joint training base, Zhang Shuwen conveyed the benefits of this collaborative initiative.

In a climactic moment, Vice President Jiang Hui and alumni Shangguan Yongqiang jointly unveiled the Beijing Jiaotong University and Beijing Taichuang Investment Management Co., Ltd. Joint Graduate Training Base.

The event attracted the presence of researchers Jin Yunyi, Ru Ziqiong, and Wang Boyi from Taichuang Investment, Deputy Director of the Professional Degree Center at the Graduate School, Lan Hong, Finance Department teachers Lu Chao, Fang Wen, and Xiao Di from the School of Economics and Management, along with relevant leaders from the Professional Degree Education and Teaching Sharing Center, Employment Guidance and Alumni Development Center, and the Master's Center in Finance and Statistics. A collective synergy of academia and industry unfolded, marking the event as a pivotal milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Beijing Jiaotong University and Beijing Taichuang Investment Management Co., Ltd.