Dr. Niels Peter Thomas, the head of China operations of the Springer Nature Group, and his delegation visited SCU on November 29. President Li Yanrong met the guests in the VIP hall of Mingde building on Wangjiang campus. Heads of relevant units of both parties attended the meeting.

Li Yanrong welcomed the delegation of Dr. Niels Peter Thomas and thanked Nature and Springer Nature Group for their long-term support. He briefly introduced the basic situation of SCU. Sichuan University has always adhered to the "four orientations" of scientific research. In addition, SCU has vigorously promoted medical and industrial integration and multidisciplinary cooperation, constantly improving the strength of basic research, and scientific research and innovation. Being the world's important scientific publishing company, Springer Nature Group has extensive influence in the international academic community. He hoped that the two sides would further strengthen cooperation in the publication of high-level achievements and the global academic influence of Sichuan University.

Dr. Niels Peter Thomas thanked the university for its warm reception. He said that Nature magazine and Springer Nature Group gave high priority to the cooperation with Sichuan University, and hoped that both sides would further strengthen cooperation in international academic exchanges and other aspects, contributing to the development of science and technology.