On September 10, 2026, Huazhong University of Science and Technology held its 2026 Teachers’ Day commendation conference. Under this year’s theme of “carrying forward the spirit of educators and fostering a culture of respecting teachers and education,” the conference paid tribute to and commended outstanding faculty and staff representatives who have devoted themselves to teaching and research, taken on responsibilities in the university’s development, and led by example in cultivating talent.
Professor Yu Li attended the conference and received the award certificate for the university’s graduate “Understanding Mentor” title on stage.
Award ceremony at the 2026 HUST Teachers’ Day commendation conference.
The conference announced the list of graduate “Understanding Mentor” awardees — only 10 mentors were honored university-wide, and Professor Yu Li was among them:
List of graduate “Understanding Mentor” awardees.
Warm congratulations to Professor Yu Li! (See also: her selection as a 2026 HUST “Understanding Mentor” announced this June.)