中国科协颁新规：科技社团活动禁止邀请院士专家“撑门面”

Core Points - The new regulations issued by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) aim to improve the conduct and academic atmosphere of scientific societies in China [1][2] - The regulations include nine key provisions focusing on practical guest invitations, strict activity approval, and enhanced service awareness [1][2] Group 1: Activity Management - Scientific societies must invite guests based on their substantial contributions to the event, prohibiting the practice of inviting high-profile experts merely for appearances [2] - Activities must emphasize academic characteristics and avoid superficial events that do not contribute to scientific discourse [2][3] - The approval process for activities is to be strictly controlled, ensuring that all events align with the goals of promoting scientific integrity [1][2] Group 2: Financial Control - There are strict controls on expenditure, including prohibitions on extravagant spending, such as public-funded travel and high-end entertainment [2] - Scientific societies are not allowed to charge fees for competitions aimed at middle and primary school students unless explicitly approved [1][2] Group 3: Reporting and Ethics - Activity reports should be concise, focusing on academic leadership and scientific outreach rather than on guest lists or grandiose settings [3] - There are strict prohibitions against disseminating information that violates scientific ethics or disclosing sensitive information [3]