國際青年奔赴寧諾集訓，用科技創新回應環保挑戰

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當垃圾管理遇上物聯網、區塊鏈

與人工智能，會碰撞出怎樣的綠色火花？

3月，來自尼泊爾、印度尼西亞和印度知名學府的14名優秀本科生及研究生，齊聚寧波諾丁漢大學，參與了一場以“創新可持續垃圾管理”為主題的國際青年人才交流項目。為期一個月的集中研修中，他們完成了從理論學習到實踐的全流程創新課程體驗，親身感受了寧諾先進的教學理念與科研環境，共同描繪智慧城市的綠色未來。

“在我看來，寧諾完全是頂尖的研究型學府。”來自印度頂尖理工類高校--印度理工學院印多爾分校的研究生M harsh Kumar在項目期間評價道。

回應真實世界挑戰

讓課堂成為創新實驗室

“可持續垃圾管理是當下全球許多國家共同面臨的一大嚴峻挑戰。”本次項目負責人、寧諾計算機科學系副教授Pushpendu表示，這正是此次項目的出發點。

不同于傳統的課堂講授，寧諾直接將教學場景轉化為創新實驗室，讓來自計算機科學、人工智能、電子信息及軟件工程等不同專業背景的來華學生跨學科組隊，運用數字孿生、區塊鏈、AI等技術，探索構建更安全、透明、精準、高效的智能垃圾管理系統，以科技回應現實需求。

項目初期，學生們在Pushpendu博士的引導下，迅速完成了對現有廢物管理系統的文獻調研與性能模擬比較，隨后投入解決方案的模型構建與架構分析。課程安排緊湊且循序漸進：從第一周的物聯網、區塊鏈及機器學習專題講座，到后續系統架構設計、仿真模擬與結果分析，每個環節都緊扣實際應用場景。

特別值得一提的是，考慮到項目時間有限，寧諾教學團隊精心設計了“還原現實環境”的全模擬實施路徑，不僅降低了硬件實驗的試錯成本，也為學生們提供了在安全環境中大膽嘗試新技術的空間。

超越技術本身

在寧諾收獲廣闊的國際視野

對國際學生而言，這次項目的收獲遠不止于專業技術的提升。“在這里學習，我最大的收獲是一種解決現實問題的思維方式。這對我的學術發展幫助巨大。”M harsh Kumar表示。

來自印尼的碩士Angelia對此也深有感觸，“整個項目不斷推動我們拓寬視野。寧諾的導師們提供了許多獨特的視角與觀點，讓我們學到了在原大學接觸不到的新內容。” Pushpendu博士深耕物聯網與人工智能領域，此次他聯合多位寧諾相關專業教師，共同為學生開展系統實操培訓與前沿講座，保障項目兼具學術深度與實踐價值。

國際化的導師團隊不僅營造了開放包容的學術氛圍，更在數據道德、隱私保護及實驗安全等方面給予細致指導，確保學生在探索尖端技術的同時，堅守學術誠信與社會責任感。“寧諾的基礎設施也讓我印象深刻，無論是學習、科研還是興趣愛好，學生都能在校園里得到充分支持。”Angelia提到。

經過四周的高強度協作，14位國際學子成功構建了一個高效、可靠且安全的自動化廢物管理虛擬原型系統，為未來城市環境治理提供了可擴展的藍圖。

一直以來，寧諾都將可持續發展作為核心價值觀之一，致力于培養具有可持續發展思維和技能的下一代人才，積極踐行國際化高水平大學的使命擔當。依托先進的課程體系、前沿的科研平臺以及包容開放的學術生態，寧諾正成為全球青年學子探索科技前沿、應對人類共同挑戰的理想之地。

Addressing environmental challenges through technological innovation: UNNC leads international young talent in exploring a sustainable future

What happens when waste management meets the Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence? What kinds of green innovations emerge? In March this year, 14 outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students from leading universities in India, Indonesia, and Nepal gathered at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) for the China Exchange Programme for Young International Talent, themed "Innovative Sustainable Waste Management". During the intensive month-long programme, they undertook a complete research journey—from theoretical learning to practical innovation—experiencing first-hand UNNC's advanced teaching philosophy and research environment, while collectively envisioning a greener future for smart cities.

"The university overall strikes me as a top-notch research institution, which is very evident," commented M. Harsh Kumar, a postgraduate student from the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, one of India's premier technological institutions.

Responding to real-world challenges: the classroom as an innovation laboratory

"Sustainable waste management is a major challenge currently faced by many countries around the world," said Dr Pushpendu Kar, Associate Professor in Computer Science at UNNC and Principal Investigator, explaining the programme's starting point. Moving beyond traditional classroom teaching, UNNC transformed the learning environment into an innovation laboratory. Students from diverse academic backgrounds—including Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Information and Software Engineering—formed interdisciplinary teams. They applied technologies such as Internet of Things, Digital Twins, Blockchain, and AI to explore the development of safer, more transparent, accurate, and efficient intelligent waste management systems, using technology to address real-world needs.

In the initial phase, under Dr Pushpendu’s guidance, students quickly completed literature reviews and performance simulations comparing existing waste management systems. They then progressed to constructing solution models and analysing system architectures. The curriculum was both intensive and carefully structured: from specialised lectures on IoT, blockchain and machine learning in the first week, to subsequent stages of system architecture design, simulation and result analysis – each step closely aligned with practical application requirements.

Particularly noteworthy was the programmes’s innovative teaching approach. Given the time constraints and ambitious innovation goals, the UNNC teaching team meticulously designed a full simulation-based implementation pathway that replicated real-world environments. This approach not only reduced the costs associated with trial-and-error in hardware experiments but also provided students with a safe space to explore new technologies with confidence.

Beyond technology: broadening horizons at UNNC

For the international students, the benefits of the programme extended far beyond the enhancement of technical skills. "The biggest takeaway for me has been developing a way of thinking to solve real-world problems. Looking back over the past two weeks, I can see that my thinking has changed, which will guide me positively in my academic career," said M. Harsh Kumar.

Angelia, a Master's student from Indonesia, shared similar sentiments, "The entire programme has given me many new insights and unique perspectives, allowing me to learn things that are not available at my home university." Drawing on his expertise in IoT and AI, Dr Pushpendu collaborated with several UNNC faculty members from related disciplines to provide hands-on system training and cutting-edge lectures, ensuring the programme combined academic depth with practical relevance.

The international supervisory team fostered an open and inclusive academic environment while also offering careful guidance on data ethics, privacy protection and experimental safety. This ensured that, as students explored cutting-edge technologies, they remained committed to academic integrity and social responsibility. "UNNC's infrastructure is also impressive. Whether for study, research or hobbies, students can find excellent support on campus," Angelia added.

After four weeks of intensive collaboration, the 14 international students successfully developed a virtual prototype of an efficient, reliable and safe automated waste management system, offering a scalable blueprint for future urban environmental governance.

UNNC has consistently upheld sustainable development as one of its core values, and is committed to cultivating the next generation of talent equipped with both a sustainability mindset and practical skills. Through its advanced curriculum, cutting-edge research platforms and inclusive academic ecosystem, UNNC is becoming an ideal destination for young people from around the world to explore technological frontiers and address the shared challenges facing humanity.

圖文來源：Lucrecia Zhou、杜淑倩、蔣知勵

電子編輯：Suri An

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