Enlight Media(SZ:300251) 3 6 Ke·2025-05-08 02:34Group 1 - Fudan University received a donation of 100 million yuan to support the development of humanities and social sciences, responding to the ongoing debate about the decline of liberal arts education [1] - The newly established New Humanities Development Fund aims to innovate in humanities and social sciences, with the initial funding of 100 million yuan coming from alumni [1][2] - The university plans to adjust the enrollment ratio for liberal arts from 30-40% to 20%, citing a decline in the number of students choosing liberal arts and a cooling demand for certain popular majors [1][2] Group 2 - Fudan University is focusing on integrating liberal arts with science and technology, increasing the enrollment for interdisciplinary programs, with 12.4% of the 2025 class being dual-degree students in liberal arts and STEM fields [2] - The university emphasizes the importance of humanities in addressing significant societal issues, particularly in the context of the AI era, highlighting the role of philosophy and social sciences as "the science of sciences" [1][2] Group 3 - The discourse around the value of humanities and social sciences is being challenged by some critics, who argue that these fields are often misrepresented as outdated or irrelevant [4][5] - The integration of artistic thinking into scientific research is seen as essential for fostering creativity and innovation, suggesting that a well-rounded education in humanities can enhance scientific inquiry [5][6] - Alumni express that the education received at Fudan shaped their open-mindedness and high values, which they believe should continue to inspire future generations [6]