Tsinghua holds Global Forum of University Presidents By Zou Shuo | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-04-25 10:56 Share CLOSE Tsinghua University hosted the Global Forum of University Presidents on Saturday night, ahead of its 110th anniversary on Sunday. [Photo/tsinghua.edu.cn] Tsinghua University hosted the Global Forum of University Presidents on Saturday night, ahead of its 110th anniversary on Sunday. The forum brought together university leaders from all around the world to discuss the future development of higher education and the evolving mission of universities during periods of rapid change. Qiu Yong, president of Tsinghua University, said there are three mandates for universities: to remain steadfast in cultivating their values and identity, to remain connected with each other, and to remain focused on the future by embracing innovation.