Group 1 - The graduation ceremony for the first batch of master's and doctoral graduates from the National Excellent Engineer Academy at Chongqing University was held, marking a significant milestone in engineering education reform in China [1][5] - The academy was established as part of a pilot program initiated by the Ministry of Education and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in August 2022, with Chongqing University being the only selected university in Southwest China [5][9] - The academy focuses on cultivating engineers to meet national strategic needs, particularly in urgent fields such as smart energy, biomedicine, and high-end medical equipment, while also integrating its strengths in areas like intelligent networking and robotics [8][9] Group 2 - The "N+2" strategic field focus model was introduced, which aligns with national priorities and integrates resources from universities, enterprises, and research institutions to enhance the training of engineers [8] - The academy has established a collaborative model for talent cultivation that involves joint participation from both the university and enterprises in all aspects, from recruitment to research topic selection, ensuring shared outcomes [8][9] - Future plans include the establishment of engineering technology centers in collaboration with enterprises, international talent training, and hosting global competitions in energy storage to promote international exchange [9]