On May 29, 2016, 2016 SICA (Students Ideas Creative Attempt)-Annual StudentX Talks was held successfully in Yifu Building. The event was organized by UPC International Office, receiving  students’ positive participation and great efforts of SICA members. 

After two rounds of selections, 17 students, including undergraduates, postgraduates and foreign students were chosen from 82 applicators to stand out on the stage, shared their unique ideas, special experiences and innovative thinking involving Science & Technology, Society & Inspiration, Life & Experience, Culture & Education. After each group’s speech, the invited foreign and Chinese professors and guests gave their comments and asked their interested questions to the speakers.

17 students’ ideas sharing aroused the strong resonance and positive feedback of the audiences present at the event and intrigued the talks and thinking about some unique ideas. Professors and students were surprised by the speakers’ ideas and thoughts. Many of the students were eager to be the next participant to share their own creative ideas. Some foreign experts gave their pertinent suggestion to improve and perfect each aspects of the talks.

In order to improve our students’ communication skills and creative thinking to meet the requirements of international exchange, in 2013, the International Office of UPC proposed and set up SICA, a platform for UPC Students to express their unique ideas in English. Over the past years, the stage has witnessed nearly 100 speakers, including undergraduates, postgraduates, foreign students and university staffs. SICA has already held about 50 times showcasings on every Sunday evening. SICA is not only a platform for students to practice their English, but also to share their special ideas and experiences usually in the form of short, powerful English talks. 

Text: Wu Kehua  Sun Qiming

Editor: Bu Lingduo

Source: UPC News Center