On the evening of October 31 (Paris time), the 2025 International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) concluded at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Two student teams from our college stood out among 421 global entries, both winning gold medals.

The SCAU-China team, composed of six students from the Biological Sciences (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) program, won gold with their project Surfing TentaRobot. The SCAU-Guangzhou team, including student Chen Yanyan from the Horticulture (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education) program, also won gold with their project High-folate Soybean.

iGEM is a premier synthetic biology competition founded by MIT in 2003. This year’s event attracted top institutions including Cambridge, Cornell, Yale, Tsinghua, and Peking University.

Group photo of our student participants

Under the guidance of faculty from the College of Life Sciences, the students worked collaboratively through all stages—from project selection and experimentation to final presentation. In interviews, they expressed deep gratitude to their mentors for their support throughout the preparation process. They noted that the competition not only strengthened their research skills but also reinforced their commitment to applying classroom knowledge to address real-world challenges.

SCAU-China Team Project Cover
Website: https://2025.igem.wiki/scau-china/

SCAU-Guangzhou Team Project Cover
Website: https://2025.igem.wiki/scau-guangzhou/

In recent years, our college has actively encouraged student participation in academic competitions and research projects. This year alone, students have earned top honors in competitions including the SAS China University Data Analysis Competition, the International Mathematical Contest in Modeling, and the National Life Science Competition. Moving forward, the college remains dedicated to enhancing its talent cultivation system and supporting students in reaching new heights.