Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that traditional academic disciplines may not meet the demands of the times, necessitating a "reshuffle" of university programs to align education with societal needs, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and low-altitude economy [1] - The Ministry of Education has initiated an extraordinary layout mechanism for urgently needed academic disciplines to quickly respond to the demand for high-level talent in national strategic areas, breaking the traditional three-year review cycle for degree authorization [2] - In the low-altitude economy sector, universities such as Tsinghua University and Beihang University have been supported to establish new disciplines, allowing for immediate enrollment to address talent shortages [4] Group 2 - A total of 29 new undergraduate programs have been added, including "International Cruise Management," "Health and Medical Security," and "Intelligent Audio-Visual Engineering," reflecting urgent societal needs [5] - In the 2024 academic year, 1,839 new undergraduate program points will be established, while 1,428 existing programs will be removed and 2,220 will cease enrollment due to misalignment with societal demands [5] - The Ministry of Education is developing a national talent supply and demand data platform, akin to a "weather forecast" for the talent market, to shift talent cultivation from experience-based decision-making to data-driven approaches [8] Group 3 - Recent trends show that new academic programs are increasingly aligned with emerging social phenomena, such as the rise of the "ice and snow economy" and the "pet economy," leading to the establishment of specialized programs like "Ice and Snow Dance Performance" and "Companion Animal" studies [13] - Traditional engineering disciplines, such as electrical, automation, and mechanical engineering, are experiencing a resurgence due to the transition to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing [14] - The development of academic programs is closely linked to local industry needs, with cities like Beijing seeing an increase in digital economy and big data programs, while provinces like Anhui focus on smart vehicle engineering to support their automotive industry [16]