On March 30, the spring breeze was warm, and the strongest theoretical voice came from the "Shaangong University" of Renmin University of China in the stepped activity area in the center of the first floor of the Beijing Grand Canal Museum.

The first phase of the "Shaangong University" series of public welfare lectures in 2024 kicked off here. In addition to Beijing, 27 provinces, cities and regions across the country will also be held at the same time.

On March 30, the first phase of the 2024 "Shaangong University Hall" series of public welfare lectures kicked off at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum. source:Renmin University of China

Born in 1937 during the war of resistance against Japan, the Northern Shaanxi Public School is the predecessor of Renmin University of China. In 2023, to commemorate the 86th anniversary of Mao Zedong's inscription for the Northern Shaanxi Public School, Renmin University of China launched a series of public welfare lectures on "Shaangong University Hall".

On October 22, 2023, the first lecture of this series of public welfare lectures was given simultaneously by 21 well-known theoretical experts in 21 provinces, cities and regions across the country, covering more than 5000 viewers offline. With the help of in-depth and easy-to-understand expert interpretations, we can explain "why the Communist Party of China can" from a perspective of vertical and horizontal comparisons, explain "why Marxism works" in the spirit of pursuing truth, and explain "socialism with Chinese characteristics" from a practical perspective. Why is it good?"" Shaangong University "is committed to creating a" unique "pioneer classroom, a teaching platform integrating ideological and political courses in universities, primary and secondary schools, and an important carrier for mass cultural activities from all walks of life in various places.

On March 30, Zhang Donggang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Renmin University of China, delivered a speech at the lecture. source:Renmin University of China

"In the name of 'Shaangong', a glorious position founded by the Communist Party of China, holding the 'Shaangong University Hall' series of public welfare lectures is not only a concrete measure to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech during his inspection and investigation at Renmin University of China, but also a school The school's" unique "advantages and subject characteristics, and the vivid practice of publicizing and popularizing the party's innovative theory are also innovative measures to promote the integration of ideological and political education in universities, middle schools and carry out extensive and in-depth mass cultural activities.”Before the first lecture in Beijing, Zhang Donggang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Renmin University of China, said that Renmin University of China will continue to unite teachers, students, alumni and all walks of life, keep in mind the leaders 'instructions, continue the red blood, unswervingly and stride forward to achieve Chinese characteristics and the world. The new road to first-class universities injects the strength of the National People's Congress into comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.

Letting the party's advanced theories fly into the homes of ordinary people is a major original intention of opening the "Shaangong University". Zhang Ji, deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, said that holding this series of public welfare lectures has further opened up the "last mile" of publicizing and serving the masses, and will surely arm the whole party, educate the people, and guide the new era with the party's innovative theories. Practice plays a positive role in promoting.

It is worth noting that in terms of venue selection,"Shaangong University" also implemented this original intention well. Many of the public welfare lectures held simultaneously in 28 provinces, cities and regions this year were held in museums, libraries or party and mass service centers.

On March 30, Zhu Xinkai, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Executive Vice President of Renmin University of China, presented the "Speaker" certificate to Xin Xiangyang, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Institute of Marxism, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. source:Renmin University of China

In the Beijing field, Xin Xiangyang, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Institute of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, as the keynote speaker of the first issue of the "Shaangong University" series of public welfare lectures in 2024, took the topic of "Why Marxism Works" and focused on science The profound interpretation of beliefs, systematic methodology, distinctive people-nature, and new leaps in Sinicization fully demonstrated the majestic power of Marxism.

The open and step-by-step teaching environment of the Grand Canal Museum has also quickly shortened the distance between the party's innovative theories and ordinary people. At the lecture site, many citizens who came to visit gathered around the ladder activity area and stopped to listen.

"Such lectures go to the grassroots and communities. They are a very important part of building the comprehensive dissemination matrix of the party's advanced theories. They are of great significance to uniting the people of the country, gathering will, and building a better country." Since the school launched the "Shaangong University" series of lectures last year, Wu Yafeng, president of the North American Alumni Association of the National People's Congress, has been closely monitoring the trend of this lecture. Last year, he participated in the first lecture at the site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, and this year he specially came to Beijing to participate.

As a National People's Congress student who has just stepped out of the ivory tower, this lecture also made 2022 alumnus Temuqin gain a lot and is highly educated. "After returning to the village, I will transform the learning gains of this lecture into practical methods of publicity and interpretation, so that the party's innovative theories can truly fly into the homes of ordinary people, and go deep and practical in the fields at the grassroots level." Today, Temuqin is already a village-based candidate in the Finance Bureau of Shunyi District, Beijing City. In his future work, he will better play his role as a link at the grassroots level and dedicate his sweat and passion to the great cause of building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation.

For students at school, the red gene carried by "Shaangong University" makes them feel that a power is being passed down.

"I will strive to learn the unique skills of Marxist philosophy and China's excellent traditional culture, strive to grow into a new person of the era who is worthy of the great responsibility of national rejuvenation, and strive to contribute youth wisdom and youth to the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture. Program, youth power." As a student of the Mingde College and the School of Philosophy of the National People's Congress, Meng Xianghe, a 2020 undergraduate student, was also inspired by this lecture.

The Grand Canal has a long history, and the "Shaangong University" is glowing with the vitality of the times through exchanges of ideas and collisions of wisdom. With the expanding influence and dissemination of a series of public welfare lectures, the party's innovative theories will continue to take root and bear fruit at the grassroots level.