Wuhu students claim top prize at Huawei ICT global final

By Zhao Dandan | wuhunews.cn

A team from Wuhu Vocational Technical University won the global first prize in the Programming Track at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition, which concluded recently in Shenzhen. Lü Yunhui and Qiang Yating, both majoring in big data technology, and Gao Qinbao, an industrial internet technology major, made up the team from the university's School of Network Engineering. Their victory at one of the world's most influential ICT contests for universities showcased the talent of Wuhu students.

The Huawei ICT Competition is an annual flagship event for university students worldwide. It is listed in the competition catalogue of China's Ministry of Education as a Category I event and recognized by UNESCO as a key partner flagship project under its Global Skills Academy.

This year's competition drew a record 220,000-plus students and faculty from over 2,000 institutions in more than 100 countries and regions. After regional and national rounds, 177 teams from 49 countries and regions advanced to the global finals. The "Xuanwu Team" from Wuhu Vocational Technical University, representing China, claimed the top prize after fierce competition, showcasing the innovative potential and professional expertise of Wuhu students on the global stage.

The university has deepened industry-education integration in recent years through its Huawei ICT Academy. Working with Huawei and other leading enterprises, it has built a talent cultivation model that integrates specialties with competitions, providing students with hands-on practice through joint program development and course design.